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1. Set it Off: Amazing guitar riffs, and outstanding vocals. Perfect introduction.
2. Alive: If you don't already know and love it, come out from under your rock.
3. Boom: Equally as good as Set it Off, but with a much different tune.
4. Youth of the Nation: Eerie beats and a solemn teenage choir-fits the song perfectly.
5. Celestial: A cool, instrumental interlude.
6. Satellite: One of the best songs, with great lyrics and a cool alternative background.
7. Ridiculous: An odd, fast-paced reggae-rock song featuring Eek-A-Mouse. I personally don't like reggae, but I love this catchy song.
8. The Messenjah: Perhaps my favorite, this track features pure words combined with an adrenaline-pumping heavy metal beat.
9. Guitarras de Amor: A happy little guitar interlude.
10. Anything Right: Though it starts out much like Alive, the melodic violins and swaying vocals make this a unique song. Features Christian Lindskog from Blindside.
11. Ghetto: At first I didn't like this slow tune, but I soon realized the powerful lyrics that balanced it out.
12. Masterpiece Conspiracy: I'm not saying it's bad, but it's my least favorite song on the album. (Although I do admit I like the odd ending.)
13. Considered an interlude, it is really a fast-then-slow-paced punk song including H.R. from Bad Brains.
14. Thinking About Forever: A mellow yet incredible song.
15. Portrait: A peculiar mixture of different styles of music.

If you haven't heard this album yet, get it!!!
Got to go.


If it aint broke........   September 12, 2001
 20 out of 28 found this review helpful

Payable on Death puts out another solid album and pretty much sticks with the formula that worked so well on Fundamentals.
Tracks 1,2 & 3 are hard and heavy with great lyrics and POD's trademark sound.
Track 4 slows a bit but is a great song which addresses school shootings and gives different perspectives from kids
Track 6 is the title track and picks up the pace. The boys show they've got some melody in this one.
Track 7 has a raggae feel to it and slows back down.
Track 8 is my personal favorite and might be the heaviest song on the album
Track 10 has a guest appearance by the lead singer of the Hardcore Band Blindside. This song is heavy but at a slower pace and involves more actual singing vice rapping.
Track 11 is a slow ballad-esque song unlike anything they did on their previous album, this same style can describe track 14
Track 12 picks it up again with a heavier sound
Track 13 is almost like two songs, the first half has punk-like riffs and a hardcore sound while the second half slows down and shows the raggae influence.
Track 15 ends the album with a bang with another heavy hitting song.
Tracks 5 and 9 are instrumental.

All in all the album is solid and definately worth the buy.


Repetitive, meaningless nonsense, and you all know it too   March 20, 2003
 13 out of 43 found this review helpful

First off I'll say that the guys in P.O.D. are a group of talented individuals; no doubt about it. That aside though, a band this talented should be making real music with a REAL meaning instead of repetitive, rap-rock-hip-hop-reggae-whatever music that all consists of voice modifications, downtuned guitars, and repetitive choruses and verses that just go with the flow of whatever is trendy and popular. Mind you that there are striking similarities between some P.O.D. sogns and songs from Faith No More's most commercially sucessful album "The Real Thing". And another thing, what is this "christian rock" deal? Give me a break, if a band were doing their thing for whatever spiritual purposes, then they wouldn't worry about how many times platinum their new album goes in it's first week of release. I'm so sick of P.O.D., Linkin Park, Creed, and all of these other bands that just pop up out of nowhere blazing the way of modern sensitive "hard" rock and nu-metal. Do yourself a favor, listen to bands with substance to them like Faith No More, Biohazard, Corrosion of Conformity, Hatebreed, Morbid Angel, Soilwork, or Danzig and forget stuff like this.


They're going to rock the party once again (HARDER!!!)   September 13, 2001
 12 out of 13 found this review helpful

This cd without a doubt shows that POD's capable of so much more. Yes, all of Sonny's rapping is still in tact, not to mention his trademark scream, but in comparisson to their last album, there's a whole lot more singing. The songs are still as aggressive (if not more) as ever when they're suppose to be and the softer parts hold their ground and make them so much more dynamic through contrast. The beauty behind this cd is that it is a sound that's real. It all comes together quite well. Taking a stand and expressing their feelings and beliefs that doesn't sound like some fake put on angry sound or the other extreme with really panzy flaky music. A problem that many spiritual groups seem to stumble into. To me it takes on a stand that there are things to look forward to in life. That God is constantly watching over us. And it's all done with a confidence that just seems to say to me that POD's out there with their priorities in life. God plays a huge factor in their day and yes, they do go through their problems but because of their faith, they overcome them. POD reveals who they are and don't feel like they need to prove anything to anyone because it's already so real in their hearts. This cd is definitely worth checking out, I was skeptical because I never got into their last cd but this time around they've really gotten a bit of everything in there, rock, metal, rap, hip hop, spanish guitar, tribal and even some strings and a childrens choir. I'm not saying that you'll fall in love with every track because I myself haven't yet, but it looks like this'll be one of those albums that can grow on you the more you listen to it. My personal favorites so far are: Set It Off, Alive, Boom, Satellite, The Messenjah, and Portrait.

Set It Off: Kicks off "Satellite" with a driving intro, the song goes back and forth with having quiet verses that sound like they came out of "Tribal" then to a very aggressive chorus that sounds like an order to start a riot.

Alive: Great rock guitar work and a very uplifting over all sound, where the solid girth of the overall tone make it sound confident and true in the lyrics.

Boom: The intro sounds like one of Rammsteins new songs (track 8, I don't know the german name for it). Lots of palm muting guitar work and I myself get a kick out of the "boom!" yelled during the chorus.

Youth of the Nation: This is a deep song as it does summarize the truth concerning many troubled incidents that take place at schools across North America. Dealing with suicide, and the shootings. The instruments sound like something that Wes Borland from Limp Bizkit would've put together. It ends with a childrens choir singing the chorus.

Celestial: An instrumental piece. It sounds good but I find myself skipping this track as it repeats itself over and over again.

Satellite: I can see Maynard singing this chorus. The verses sound like it is a cross between "Set Your Eyes On Zion" and parts of that Offspring song "The Kids Aren't Alright." This song has great progression as it builds itself into the chorus very well.

Ridiculous: This song's got a raggae sound. Not my cup of tea but it works.

The Messenjah: This is a great song. It's one of those rally around the cause kind of songs. It's got a very aggressive full sound overall. Once again though, the clean work makes me think of Limp Bizkit.

Guitarras de Amor: This instrumental just sounds cool. Without a doubt, it's a spanish guitar piece.

Anything Right: This one reminds me off, Metallica. The way the band itself plays, not mention the string arrangement that immediately makes me think of "S&M".

Ghetto: It builds up eventually but seems to drag a bit too much. It's got a hint of Alien Ant Farm riffs in it.

Masterpiece Conspiracy: A good song when I'm in the right mood.

Without Jah, Nothing: Crazy punk song with histerical yelling. I can't figure if the guest vocal's voice is extremely funny or just annoying.

Thinking About Forever: A quiet and sobre piece based on reflection. One of those songs that those who have lost a loved one can really relate to. With the whole terrorist thing that just happened, I'm sure that those who lost their mom's would feel this one out.

Portrait: Taking a bite out off religion and putting a personal touch on Sonny's interpretation of a Jesus that's a reality in his life. All done in a very no nonsense and aggressive manner. Great Song.


Best album of 2001   January 16, 2002
 12 out of 14 found this review helpful

I had been hearing a lot of System of a Down's "Toxicity" album lately--and loving it. This made me reflect on the new music I had listened to in 2001, and got me thinking on my picks for my favorite album of the past year. I basically narrowed it down to "Toxicity" and "Satellite." For a while it was a toss-up. However, I just got done listening to "Satellite" again, all the way through, and there's no longer any doubt in my mind--P.O.D. has produced THE best album of 2001.
The CD is AMAZING. Songs like "Set if Off," "The Messenjah," and especially "Portrait" can rock the hell out of you and still manage to be inspiring on a very sublime level. Track-by-track, the band stays true to its roots, but never becomes predictable. Yes, you'll here that Jesus loves you. But you'll also hear songs about school shootings ("Youth of the Nation"), moments of well-deserved self-promotion ("Boom"), and even an angry rant against judgmental Christians ("Anything Right").
There's considerably less screaming on "Satellite" than on albums past--vocalist Sonny Sandoval spends more time with on-the-money rhyming and several forays into straight-up melody (all of which wind up being successful --and moreso than last albums's "Set Your Eyes to Zion," in my opinion). This maturing of style will inevitably lead some to claim that P.O.D. has "sold out." I pity those people--they cheat themselves out of the best sonic experience of the year!