The color brown may be defined as a combination of red, black and yellow. But Brown, the latest release from P.O.D. is much more striking than that. The album displays a number of pictures through songs that are more complex than mere "paint by numbers" sketches. P.O.D. addresses current issues, but their bottom line is always leading people to the cross of Christ. "Full Color," Sandoval's testimony, was written about his mother's death from leukemia at age 36. While she lay on her deathbed, Sonny was faced with a choice, and the day she died, he gave his life to the Lord. He recounts part of the story in the hard-hitting lyrics: Why 'O why did my mommy have to die/ Too many questions, no answers confuses my mind/ Like what did I do, what did she do/ Who's to blame... Brown is primarily rap-core, but the band supplements its groove-oriented sound with hard core, Latin jazz and reggae. Listeners who identify with the sound of Rage Against The Machine or Six Feet Deep will want to check out P.O.D.
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #86Reviewed by Doug Van PeltEven though this comes from the "they're not half as good in the studio as they are live" era, this is a very important album with some very good songs. I mean, "Full Color," "Selah," and "Breathe Babylon" are now classics! Brown has been remixed and remastered. The fuzz is gone and the guitar tones are better. Brown is improved, but the change is not as drastic as the two Snuff The Punk…The Phantom Tollbooth 2000Reviewed by Andy ArgyrakisP.O.D. has had an amazing run of success over the last year, thanks to their Atlantic Records contract, which spawned the album The Fundamental Elements of Southtown. That project has already reached gold selling status and is on its way to hitting the one million copy platinum mark. In addition, the band has been plastered all over M.T.V., particularly with their hit video "Rock the Party,"…The Phantom Tollbooth 1997Reviewed by Tony LaFianzaWhen the first sounds I heard emanating from this cd were a funky dj beat, I wondered if I'd gotten a wrong disc in my package; where was the pounding metal music I was expecting? Checking the song list, I saw the first cut was just "Intro" so I was patient for a minute until I heard the rising sound of pounding guitars. Let the head-banging rock-fest begin! From the first strains of "Know Me" it…Garlic Press #4Reviewed by UnknownThe second release from these guys. I like to think of them as the kind of people that could beat Rage Against The Machine up in an alley. Of course, they wouldn't, but their music does. With a similar diversity as Rage or Downset, Payable On Death mixes elements of rap and hip hop with straight ahead hardcore. The message is in your face, like hardcore was meant to be. P.O.D. are not afraid of…Dead Zine 1996Reviewed by the ProjectTo start it off, I really like this disk. It is the kinda CD you don't hear all the time. Brown by P.O.D. is a good CD. Note I did not say great. P.O.D. captures the essence of rap-core with this Sophomore re-release. It's follow up album Fundamental Elements is still the best, but this disk is so very different. This disk is a lot harder and has a different style of music. This Rescue Records…Similar sounding releases
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