Righteous reggae rockers P.O.D. return with their biggest work yet! Testify is packed with high energy songs ranging from funky nu-metal to reggae flavored jams, with honest, upfront lyrics about the power of Christ.
P.O.D. Strikes Back!
Two years ago, P.O.D. entered the studio, fresh off its smash hit Satellite. That album yielded two huge singles, “Alive” and “Youth of the Nation,” and sold more than 3 million copies. The band seemed poised to capitalize on its success. P.O.D. had just welcomed new guitarist Jason Truby (from Living Sacrifice) into its ranks and was eager to storm the charts again.
Now, two years later, P.O.D. is a band bloodied and beaten. Payable on Death, its follow-up to Satellite, was a darker affair, with a more straight-ahead heavy approach that left fans overwhelmingly disappointed. As album sales dipped more than 80 percent, P.O.D. seemed to be heading in the wrong direction. But then in 2005, we got a taste of the good things to come with the limited edition release of The Warriors EP, Vol. 2, which sounded fresh and a lot more like Satellite.
That set up the new album, Testify, a true return to form in every way while taking a big step forward. How big? This is simply the band’s best album, bar none. As the title suggests, Testify is a blatantly “Christian” album from a devoutly faithful band. This is P.O.D.’s most direct work since signing with Atlantic Records. The lyrics stay true to its influences, dealing with real-life issues including the band’s personal ups and downs. “I can still see the light at the end of the tunnel,” Sonny Sandoval sings on “Goodbye for Now.” “Shine through the dark times, even when I lose my mind.”
P.O.D.’s success can be traced, at least in part, to its ability to combine the band’s reggae influences with rap and hard rock. The song “Roots In Stereo” marks the outfit’s best attempt at this to date. It’s also the closest Testify comes to an anthem on the level of “Youth of the Nation.” With the driving track “Lights Out,” sure to be a fan favorite, P.O.D. slips back into a harder-edged rock sound. Throughout its duration, Testify jumps deftly from style to style, incorporating all without sacrificing each one’s musical integrity.
It’s been tempting to write off P.O.D. with the host of other popular rock-rap-reggae combos out there, but with Testify, the band has elevated it to an art form. Truby seems to have adapted to the band’s style this time, his guitar blending nicely with the polished sound. P.O.D. once again worked with producer Glen Ballard (Alanis Morissette, Aerosmith), who has managed to make the band sound better than ever. And while there may not be an instant hit such as “Alive,” this is the most solid P.O.D. album to date.
DR. TONY SHORE- CCMMagazine.com
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by William Duley Jr (Chestertown, MD), June 10, 2008
another good jam by pod, they bring something different with every album i love to praise GOD and rock out at the same time !!!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Mick (Kelso, WA), December 21, 2007
Of all P.O.D.'s albums, I think I was most impressed with Testify. And seeing as I have all but one or two of them, I should know. I really thought they delivered on this one. Almost all of the songs are really amazing. I still listen to this album all the time, and I bought it the day it was released. Definitely worth the money for this one. The only album that comes close is Satellite.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Milton (Amazonas), January 12, 2007
caraka esse cd eh muito fera...
os outros săo bons + essa eh muito especial... năo tem um soh son fraco... TODAS as musicas perfeitas GLORIA DEUS
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by amanda (knox.tennessee), November 27, 2006
O my gosh I love this cd. I listen to it on here and it rocks. I think I will go and buy it.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Miss X (USA), March 28, 2006
THIS CD IS GREAT! AWESOME! MAGNICIFANT!! The best songs are Roots in Stero, Goodbye for Now, and Lights Out. I would spend $1,000,000 to buy this cd! Great great great great!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jaime (Del Rio, Texas), February 15, 2006
THE BEST!!!! I love this C.D I love the lyrics and the music is at it's best. A must have for every warrior. Best songs Roots in sterio, Goodbye for now, Mistakes and Glories, Strength of my life
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Natalie (Mandeville, LA), February 07, 2006
I absolutely LOVE this CD! I especially like "Goodbye for Now" because I know from personal experience that the hardest part of holding on truly is letting go. P.O.D. has a great message, and you will not be disappointed by this CD!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by C3SAR (MEXICO), January 31, 2006
EXCELENTE MUSICA PERO PESIMO TESTIMONIO THE VIDEO IS SHOWING US AN IMAGE OF LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE THAT´S TRULY WRONG, GREAT MUSIC THE WORST TESTIMONY
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