Review: When Angels and Serpents Dance by P.O.D. by Tim Gibbons

P.O.D. is my absolute favorite band on the planet! Last week they released their new album which has been thumping non-stop in my car and on my computer ever since it arrived in the mail. It's sweet. Here's a review I just read on an e-newsletter I receive.
- Pastor Kevin

When Angels & Serpents Dance is the end product of fourteen years of musical experimentation by San Diego, CA-based P.O.D. The album encompasses the band’s hardcore/punk roots, the hip-hop style lyrics, and the reggae flavor that have marked their previous releases and made P.O.D a name with a solid, passionate fan base. The band’s sixth album follows up on multi-platinum releases The Fundamental Elements of Southtown and Satellite and shows the same evolution in style and high-energy that made those two albums hits.

When Angels & Serpents Dance features the band's reunited original line-up - Sonny (vocals), Wuv (drums), Traa (bass), and after a four year absence, Marcos (guitar) - and a return to some of their classic driving rock riffs. Marcos' in your face style is evident on the first single “Addicted”, as well as songs “Kalifor-eye-a”, “God Forbid” and “When Angels and Serpents Dance”. Additionally, the album has a well-balanced feel for the more serious side of life with “It Can’t Rain Everyday”, “The End of the World” (featuring a gospel choir), and “Tell Me Why”.

When Angels and Serpents Dance features a unique blend of blues, classical, in addition to rock guitar. The song “Roman Empire” is a sort of pseudo-overture for many of the riffs featured in greater detail on the rest of the album. “Rise Against” features an epic blues-styled solo amongst the reggae-style cadence of the song.

P.O.D. writes yet another chapter with When Angels & Serpents Dance and they show no sign of slowing down soon. The album is a further expression of the band’s unique sound fourteen years in the making. This album should have a place in your collection.

(Source: Youth Work Weekly is a free publication of Youth Ministry Exchange April 14th, 2008)

Review: When Angels and Serpents Dance by P.O.D. by Tim Gibbons