The mighty Payable on Death returns with their third signed album, a new guitarist and plenty more of a reggae feel in this self-titled offering on Atlantic Records. Although the absence of Marcos is felt, Truby's musical influences seem to be bringing P.O.D. to a whole new level. Though some might have thought the guitars would be heavier (coming as they are from a veteran of Living Sacrifice,) and Sonny's more hip-hop leaning former vocal approach might be missed; all in all, the warriors have little or no reason to be disappointed with this cd.
The use of some jazz chords combined with the same old P.O.D. heaviness shows their notorious willingness to play multidimensional music. And play it they do, with two guest appearances by none other than Phil Keaggy on the album. (A man considered by many to be the best guitarist alive.) While the lyrical content has lost some of its former Christianity, (Especially since Fundamentals,) there is still a strong showing; especially on track 10, entitled "I and Identify." (Which quotes First Corinthians chapter 13.) Traces of Sonny's former lyrical style also remain on track two, entitled "Will You."
With the first few thousand copies containing both the PS2 videogame "Amplitude," and one of three limited edition art cards along with the album, (which itself is enhanced with nearly an hour of DVD content,) the Warriors are definitely getting their money's worth.
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Other coverage for this album
Decapolis January 2004Reviewed by Nate BaileySo the big question has been, will the line-up change produce changes in the sound? Well I don't know what role the new ex-guitarist of Living Sacrifice has had in song writing, but things are just about the same. Their progression from rap-core to more of a power rock with singing/rap vocals continues. Being fairly similar to "Satellite," this release has some catchy songs, but also a whole lot…The Phantom Tollbooth 2004Reviewed by Dr. Bruce L. ThiessenP.O.D. has more than one good reason to approach their Meteora World Tour with unshakable confidence and effervescent enthusiasm. P.O.D. and Linkin Park will undoubtedly strike the world with a double whammy as they tour together with the unbridled, unrivaled force of dual rocket engines. P.O.D. blows so many first-decade bands out of the water with their fresh fusion of reggae, hardcore metal…The Phantom Tollbooth 2003Reviewed by Tony LaFianzaPOD is progressing and changing with each new album on the Atlantic label, and this latest is no exception. Payable On Death stays the course set by the band on its other releases, but takes it to its fulfillment. Sonny is now a vocalist extraordinaire and not a screamer. The other members of the band; Wuv - drums, Traa - bass, and Truby - guitars; join in on vocals and some nice harmonies and…The Phantom Tollbooth 2003Reviewed by Mark ReidP.O.D. is dead, long live P.O.D. So Marcos has gone and Truby, formerly of Living Sacrifice, is on the P.O.D. scene. This is not new and improved, this is new and different P.O.D. Truby leaves his mark all over these sonic booms. San Diego's finest are back with their latest offering, Payable on Death, and on first listen I struggled to find the P.O.D. I knew and loved. It all just seemed a bit…The Phantom Tollbooth 2003Reviewed by Len NashP.O.D. one of the most successful bands out there. Payable on Death is P.O.D.'s third installment on Atlantic and it doesn't have the hit-making potential of Satellite. Payable on Death is an experimental project that cannot be fully understood unless listened to all the way through. With Marcos gone, the chemistry within this group isn't as solid but will get better and better the more time…Similar sounding releases
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