MUSIC
REVIEW
Fact: The bands name - P.O.D.
- Means Payable On Death
Artist:
P.O.D.
Album:
SoCal Sessions
Rating:
Genre:
Rock, Acoustic, Reggae
Label:
UMe (T-Boy Records and
Universal Music
Enterprises)
Band Website:
PayableOnDeath.com
Reviewed by:
Leah St John
Release Date:
Available Now
P
.O.D. has been producing music
for over two decades. It only
seems fitting that they should
release an acoustic album that includes
some of their biggest hits and fan favorites
from over the years, including “Alive”,
“Lost In Forever”, and “Youth of the
Nation”.
First off, don’t expect any new songs from
POD on this album. SoCal Sessions features
12 tracks, each of them an unplugged
version of a song that has previously been
added to the P.O.D. catalogue. And while
all of the tracks on the record are acoustic,
they maintain that ‘big’ sound that was
originally present on the songs.
Musically, SoCal Sessions is driven/lead by
acoustic guitars and vocals, with a variety
of percussion more frequently present than
not. Other musical elements also find their
way into the mix. Their reggae influenced
hard rock sound translates well to an
acoustic front, and as one would expect
from P.O.D, excellent musicianship is
displayed throughout the entire release.
Obviously, the lyrics are great, as P.O.D. is
well known for penning poignant hard
hitting lyrics that tell stories. The new
musical arrangements paired with the
already existing melodies and lyrics result
in fresh ‘new’ versions of older songs. They
also present a little bit more of the ‘mellow’
side of P.O.D.; a side that fans don’t often
get to hear.
The first ever acoustic album from P.O.D.
makes for some great listening, both for
existing fans, and those who like acoustic
albums. Overall, SoCal Seesions is a
fantastic album.
CHRISTIAN REVIEW > 49