I've been down with P.O.D since Warriors EP in 1997. They've released some AWESOME stuff over their time BUT I can't believe people rated this CD with 5 out of 5 stars! This is a horrible album - Will You is by far the best track, but it's doesn't touch The Southtown, Alive, Satellite...etc (the list goes on) Satellite is FAR superior to this album! Infact, it's so superior, it's like a totally different band recorded it. Marcos [leaving/getting kicked out] sure has taken it's toll. This self-titled album is like an album of b-sides! Hopefully their next album with Jason will deserve a 5 out of 5 star rating. Until then, I suggest you spend you money on their previous albums: Satellite, then Fundamental Elements.

I am not a "warrior" but Satellite almost had me converted. Unfortunately, gone are the rap-metal powerhouse anthems like "Boom" and "Messenjah" - to be replaced by harmonies that seem sleepy, and sing-songy. I'm not calling for a rap-metal resurgence (indeed, Sonny's laryngeal gargling on "Wildfire" immediately got my heart a-pumpin'), but one listen to the first single quickly illustrates the album's greatest weakness. Following the shouted "WILL YOU!!" with the plaintively sung, "love me tomooooorrow?" drains the shout of all its power. Now go back and compare that effect to the relentless build-up of "Messenjah.""But Whisky," protests the Warrior; "everything you say just underscores the message!" Fine, then: knock yourself out over the message. But the sad truth is this album simply does not rock.

Hands down this is the best compilation of music that P.O.D. has ever written. Their mixture of reggae and rock on this album, not to mention the new guitarist, has created an absolutely astonishing album. The first and probably obvious difference is the guitar works. Jason Truby has a very completely different style than Marcos. Marcos' style had a much more "soul vibe" to it but still very rock. However, Truby has brought a much more rock style to the table. I really liked Marcos' solos better but Truby has his style as well and is very good to. I really want to congratulate P.O.D. because they have seriouslly done a good job. The bottom line is this; buy it because it is definitely worth it.

Okay i dont know why so many people are hating this album. Personally i think its one of the best rock cds ive heard this year!! It rocks a hell of a lot harder than Satelite, its definately not soft rock like some people would have you beleive. Through the whole cd you can feel the intense energy in all the songs, then the final track leaves you calm and satisfied. Since i love the guitar, i would buy this cd just for the last song. Its one of the best instrumental songs ive ever heard. So if you like good ol' rock then dont listen to other people and go get this cd!!!

If you're a fan of old-school P.O.D., this album is probably not for you. Since their last release, the boys from the big S.D. booted their long-time guitar player, Marcos Curiel, for unclear reasons. Despite adding Jason Truby of Living Sacrifice fame, they fail to create anything fresh or exciting on this highly disappointing release.P.O.D. is notorious for evolving their sound from each album to the next and their ability to mix various musical genres. However, without Curiel, P.O.D. has lost much of their hardcore punk and Latin influences. What remains is positive radio-rock, some rap, and a lot of cheese-ball pseudo-reggae. The result is a recording that sounds a lot more like 311 and Pax 217 than P.O.D., yet lacks any sense of maturity, energy or direction.Hopefully Jason Truby will find his voice in P.O.D. by their next release and bring some of his metal background to the table.

Much of what some of these reveiewers are saying is true, this is a "quiter" album than satellite. The riffs are not as memorable and it is not as edgy, but that is not a bad thing. One of the reviewers said "stick to the formula", give me a break, if bands did not experiment and grow music would get awfully stale. This is a very good album that gets better with repeat listening. It does not have songs that quite reach the impressiveness of the first 5 tracks on satellite, but as a whole it might be a more well rounded and solid album. After the first five tracks on satellite (which are so good it is hard to keep pace) the albums quality nosedives. Here, however the song quality is consisitant and tight. Check out "Change the world" and "Waiting on today". And "Revolution" stands beside the great cuts from the previous album. A worthy effort.