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Summary: Diferent but still Good
Comment: This ones bring a diferent sound by Pod, but is still a good record, the guitars of Marcos are great , he give a feeling to the record, there some slow songs here, but they are great.
in general if you have a opnen mind you enjoy whit this one, my fav song is "Tell me Why"
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Summary: WORD ON THE STREETS IS THAT THE BOYS ARE BACK!!!
Comment: Payable On Death will always hold a special place in my heart. I remember watching a t.v. program one night years ago called G-Rock and seeing this amazing band playing a song called "Selah". Heck, pretty much, I had no exposure to Christian music, or really even knew bands like this existed. I had over 1500 non Christian c.ds and had never really been into a Christian book store to purchase one. I think my wife had tried to turn me on to some pop Christian rock like Audio Adrenaline, Newsboys and such. Wasn't exactly what I was looking for.
But then came P.O.D., some twelve years ago and I was hooked. I know the guys catch a lot of flack from fans about their lack of preaching or upfrontedness on God and all. I know "fans" not Warriors, like to pick them apart for this and that. All I know is that they opened my eyes to God in a way I hadn't seen Him before, and for that I'll be a Warrior until the day I die.
I love the album F.E.O.S. as well as Testify and all the others even back to Snuff the Punk, Brown, Satellite, you name it. I was excited when the boys released When Angels and Serpents Dance. It took me a listen or two more to really grab me like some of the others did, but it's still very solid. Heck, some of the albums I like by them are the ones others bag on so much, but hey, to each their own.
All I'm saying is if you consider yourself a Warrior, or just a fan, pick up WAASD, you wont be disappointed. Check out some samples, check their web site, make up your own mind. I'm really biased cos I love these guys so much, I'd try and sell you on any of their albums.
I'll just say the majority of the rapped vocals are not nearly as predominant as before, but this is a good thing too. Sonny has a strong voice and needs to be able to do his singing too.
I'm really glad Marcos came back. I like Truby and Living Sacrifice will always be one of if not the most dominate heavy band in Christian music, and Truby will always be one heck of a guitarist. But Marcos' blood was in P.O.D. and he should have always been there. Welcome back Marcos, we missed you.
I was glad to see Page Hamilton on this album as well as Mike Muir of S.T. Helmet used to be a pretty cool band. What happend to those guys? Remember Quicksand? They were pretty cool too. Anyway,...I'm getting off track.
Just pick up the album. It cost what? A few bucks? You know you're gonna spend that at some fast food place anyway. So go pick up When Angels and Serpents Dance, and then get your Nachos Del Grande.
Honestly, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I promise, or at least hope you'll find 7-8 tracks out of the 13 you like and that will make it worth it. If it doesn't grab you at first, listen a few more times, it grows on you. I mean, how many albums have you listened to in the past, kinda thought that it was okay, or maybe not too great, upon first listen. But then you went back, gave it a few more shots, and it became one of your favorites years down the road.
I don't know if this one will ever be considered a classic release by P.O.D., but its a solid addition to their pretty impressive catalogue. Hope I maybe helped some. If not, hey, that's cool too. Everybody's got to make up their own mind.
God Bless.
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Summary: Worth The Wait...
Comment: Not great,but a real good rock effort from P.O.D..Always look forward to any effort of theirs and liked this one.Addicted,Shine With Me,Kaliforn-Eye-A,End of The World (my fave) & When Angels & Serpents Dance highlight this rock effort.It doesn't come near Satellite,but if you are a fan of theirs,check it out.It is solid.I would recommend it to all who have bought all their efforts.A solid 4,for nothing spectacular,but worth listening to.
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Summary: Somewhat Safe, but Satisfying
Comment: Back in the day, when P.O.D. was singing about "Babylon" and being an "Outcast," I became a fan. I was already on the bandwagon when "Satellite" hit the streets on 9/11, and I was thrilled to see these guys get the attention they deserved. They've never been the deepest of lyricists, nor the most amazing musicians, but they've had a heart and soul I could not deny. They seemed to relate to everyday people. They wore their faith on their sleeves, while never cramming it down our throats.
"When Angels and Serpents Dance" is a return to form as well as a step toward new things. There's a cohesiveness here, with Marcos back in the mix, that was missing from the grittier "Testify" and the artsy "P.O.D." The words are still somewhat standard form, but true to the Southtown vibe. The music ranges from mild rapcore to melodic to bits of orchestration. As a longtime fan, I'm happy with the overall result. I wouldn't call this their best album, but I can certainly listen to it numerous times without needing to skip over any tracks. The mellower tunes are still catchy, and there are some unexpected rhythm changes in other songs.
If you're a fan, this is good stuff, though not their best stuff ever. It's nearly an hour of music. It might be more accessible to those who have not yet hopped on board. I hope the next disk pushes the limit on all edges, giving us unrestrained passion. I don't regret buying this one, though. I'm glad to see P.O.D still rocking through their second decade together. Keep rockin' from the big S.D.!
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Summary: Dumb
Comment: This is a pretty dumb CD. When listening to it, I could hardly tell the difference between each track because it all sounded the same. I would definitely go for P.O.D.'s older, rap-metal stuff.
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