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On its 2006 album, TESTIFY, the Christian nu-metal band P.O.D. gets back in touch with its rap roots, after largely abandoning them on '03's PAYABLE ON DEATH. Producer Glen Ballard (renowned for his work with Alanis Morissette and Aerosmith, among others) bolsters the group's already fierce and formidable sound, allowing the guitars and vocals, in particular, to jump out at listeners. Assisting the long-running ensemble are Hasidic reggae wunderkind Matisyahu (who lends his melodic toasting to the soaring "Roots in Stereo" and the Jah-centric "Strength of My Life") and the Samoan-American hip-hop crew Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. (who contribute bold rhymes to the surprisingly R&B/pop-inflected "On the Grind"). Although these tracks indicate that P.O.D. is willing to delve into various styles, the California-based band is at its best when offering up majestic heavy-metal, most notably "This Time," which stands as one of the group's finest anthems. Although the nu-metal boom had come and gone by the time of this release, P.O.D. proves that it can thrive outside of rock trends on this committed and compelling disc.
Since their release of their first Atlantic album just six years ago, P.O.D. has earned global acclaim and multi-platinum sales for their trademark brand of uplifting power rock. The aptly titled Testify displays the band at their fiery best. Longtime followers of P.O.D.-aka "the Warriors"-will rejoice in many of the band's trademark sonics, from the full-on energy of 'This Time' to the "Boom"-esque refrain of the ferocious 'Lights Out' and 'Say Hello' to the ulitmately inspiring message of the poignant first single, 'Goodbye for Now'. Atlantic. 2006.
Audio Mixer: Chris Lord-Alge.
Recording information: Aerowave Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Henson Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA; John Phillips Estate, Palm Springs, CA; Signature Sound, San Diego, CA; The Record Plant, Sausalito, CA.
Photographers: John Rubeli; Bigness; Sir Chill; James Minchin; Kevin Estrada.
P.O.D.: Marcos (guitar); Wuv (drums).
Personnel: Jacken, Amy Terrin, Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. (vocals); Joel Shearer (guitar); Suzie Katayama (cello); Glen Ballard (keyboards).
Additional personnel: Matisyahu, Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E..
Entertainment Weekly (p.70) - "[W]hen the darkly inspirational rap-rockers morph into reggae-rockers, they become their own men."
Testify Music Review
Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)    List All 15 Reviews didnt like it to much
Yeah it had a different sound too it. Then there most recent cds. It was not that great of a cd. didnt like to many songs on it. I traded this cd away.
Submitted by anasavedme (mayfeild,usa)
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 Very Good!! Worth The money.
This album is very good. One of the P.O.Ds bests. It's got a little varity Reggae rock, Rap metal. One of the
most awsomist albums of the year! This is for any Rock and Rap Metal fans out there. I am looking forward for their next one, If they'll make another one.
GOOD BYE FOR NOW.
Submitted by Jeff (Worcester, MA, USA)
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I like it...
Its not really my type of music, but this one came off real well to me.. and to Roger, Snuff the Punk was their first CD, which was released in 1994, your an idiot. Payable On Death was the last album. get your facts down before you write a review///
Submitted by Our_Shallow_Grave (Where do you think??)
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P.O.D. comes out with another top-notch CD. These real rock rebels, born-again Christians, have possibly outdone themselves with this album. I think 'Testify' is as good as or possibly better than 'Satellite.' Rock for Jesus doesn't get any better than this. Jah people, ride on!
Submitted by Drew (Green Bay, WI)
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Lame???
Whoever said this was lame? one star out of 5? dude this is like album of the year material .. simply amazing , you just have to listen to the whole album through understand. They start off the cd with matisyahu then go rapcore, and then soften out vocals on "if you could see me now" and "goodbye for now" almst made me cry. so many dope songs! get this album..
Submitted by Bebo Hunter (South beach, USA)
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