Although today's CD is a couple years old, it will never lose its
impact on the world. In the past two years, P.O.D. have been
everywhere, from MTV to Cornerstone Festival, bringing their hard-
hitting, message-bearing rock to the unchurched and the churched
masses alike. Besides this, their debut CD, we reccomend checking
out their new release, Sattelite, which is labeled as being even
better than Southtown. Also, stay with us as we cover the latest
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THE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF SOUTHTOWN - P.O.D. (1999)
by Melissa Miles

"Let me tell you why you are here," Reads Matthew 5:13a,15a "You're
here to bring out the God-flavors of this earth...To be light,
showing the God-colors in the world."

Sonny, Traa, Marcos, and Wuv of the band Payable On Death know the
meaning of those verses. They also know nothing of conformity. Their
hard rock sound have left those in CCM-land shaking their heads, and
their uplifting, God-praising lyrics are bringing light to those in
the mainstream market.

1999's album "The Fundamental Elements of Southtown" gave P.O.D. an
unprecedented level of influence on America's youth. Named after the
place of their childhood, (south San Diego) this album is worthy of
the attention that it has caught.

"Rock the Party (Off the Hook)" topped the charts of MTV's Total
Request Live. With scratchy turntables, loud guitars and that popular
P.O.D. beat, this song became a hit in the mainstream, despite
references to God such as: "We came here to rock this jam, and spread
His love is the master plan."

A reggae sound adds an awesome twist to "Set Your Eyes to
Zion." "I've begun to search for One, Giver of Life, and I recognize,
to be with you, forever I'll be with you, in paradise, Zion I set my
eyes." Oh, for that to become a theme among Americans!

Track ten is bit of a surprise. A rabbi reading Psalm 150 in Hebrew
isn't something that one would expect on a hard rock album. But the
soft sounds of Ran Yaniv's voice, melding with Marcos's guitar in the
background is really cool. It should have been longer than those
fifty-five all too short seconds.

"Tribal" is the definitive example of P.O.D. Using smashing drums and
Sonny's rapid-fire lyrics, complacency is obliterated in this
song. "Light this fire to flames, praise the name Jehovah Jireh is my
provider- the truth that lives inside of this fighter." If you take
the time to listen, and maybe grab the lyrics and read them, it gets
inside you. It makes you want to stand up, link arms with them and go
marching off into battle.

"Freestyle" is a very confusing song. "Freestyle, freak with the
flava it's a sure shot, floss up the Ave. when the spot gets hot,
still pay'n dues and knock 'em out the box" *?* Perhaps a translation
is needed? Surely doesn't add much to the album.

Stick around after the last song...and behold! Southtown possess one
of those beloved little hidden tracks. Completely instrumental, it
really shows what P.O.D. are capable of as musicians. It's not to be
missed.

If you don't mind an occasional drawn out scream, or a song or two
that is somewhat less than understandable, get this album. Even if
you don't buy it, keep an eye on these guys. There is an amazing fire
that burns in them. Surely there will be much good from Payable on
Death! Jah people ride on!

Find out more about P.O.D. at their official website:
http://www.payableondeath.com/

Watch their newest music video, "Alive" in Windows Media:
http://www.windowsmedia.com/


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