Search - P.O.D. :: Satellite

Jennifer G. from HOMEWOOD, IL
Reviewed on 6/10/2009...

Amazon.com's Best of 2001
The multi-hyphenated (rap-metal-hip-hop-reggae) foursome P.O.D. enjoyed indie success as a popular Christian metal band before their 1999 major-label debut, The Fundamental Elements of Southtown, sold platinum, establishing P.O.D. as a secular sensation. Featuring the soaring single "Alive," the San Diego quartet's sophomore effort, Satellite, is even more a part of the nu-metal mainstream than its predecessor. Throughout, front man Sonny is more rapper than singer, especially on rhythmically forward, Rage Against the Machine-like songs such as "Boom," "Masterpiece Conspiracy," and the melodic yet mosh-worthy "The Messenjah." With positive, spiritual, and personal lyrics (several songs, including the title track, were influenced by the death of Sonny's mother), Satellite runs the gamut from lilting to intensely aggro, often within one song. In a nod to P.O.D.'s influences, special guests include Jamaican icon Eek-A-Mouse on "Ridiculous" and Bad Brains legend HR on "Without Jah, Nothin'." This cool reggae, meshed with offbeat punk power, is placed alongside mellower midtempo rockers, including "Ghetto," to round out a varied and stellar album. --Katherine Turman

Brandi H. (brandijolove) from WHITE LAKE, WI
Reviewed on 8/26/2006...

Includes- Alive, Boom, Youth of the Nation & 12 other tracks. In nearly new condition.

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Christian Music without all the crap

KlownArt | Georgia | 10/06/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"P.O.D.- Satellite

P.O.D. is often regarded as "the christian band that is actually good." There are a lot of good christian bands out there, but P.O.D. is right there at the top. They do not constant ram lyrics about God down your throat like other bands. However, you will get good moralistic lyrics about life with the occasional reference to God in it.



The songs are generally rock. There is some reggae thrown in here and there. There is is a huge emphasis on the drums for this band. This band doesn't always come off as innovative, but their music highly enjoyable. There is a good mix of sounds on this album as well. The slow, deep sounds mix well with the fast songs. Song songs are feature song screaming, while others feature P.O.D.'s lead singing quietly singing a melody about how "the world is a ghetto".



"I am the messenger"

This is a great album if you are looking to slowly teach children about God. Good, modern music that will carry the message in it to "the youth of the nation." Great songs like "Satellite" and "Boom" will keep you listening to this one for a long time.



You may be asking yourself, what if I am not a Christian? This is still great music. The lyrics are nice, and often have nothing to do with God. They are more about life and events that happen in it. "Youth of the Nation" is about a school shooting. Even a non-christian will find themselves singing along with that song. This CD is great for everyone."