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| When Angels and Serpents Dance | 
 enlarge | Artist: P.o.d.
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $16.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 5313
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 709255
UPC: 886970925525
EAN: 0886970925525
ASIN: B0013PVGKO
Release Date: April 8, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 WORD ON THE STREETS IS THAT THE BOYS ARE BACK!!! April 25, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Payable On Death will always hold a special place in my heart. I remember watching a t.v. program one night years ago called G-Rock and seeing this amazing band playing a song called "Selah". Heck, pretty much, I had no exposure to Christian music, or really even knew bands like this existed. I had over 1500 non Christian c.ds and had never really been into a Christian book store to purchase one. I think my wife had tried to turn me on to some pop Christian rock like Audio Adrenaline, Newsboys and such. Wasn't exactly what I was looking for.
But then came P.O.D., some twelve years ago and I was hooked. I know the guys catch a lot of flack from fans about their lack of preaching or upfrontedness on God and all. I know "fans" not Warriors, like to pick them apart for this and that. All I know is that they opened my eyes to God in a way I hadn't seen Him before, and for that I'll be a Warrior until the day I die.
I love the album F.E.O.S. as well as Testify and all the others even back to Snuff the Punk, Brown, Satellite, you name it. I was excited when the boys released When Angels and Serpents Dance. It took me a listen or two more to really grab me like some of the others did, but it's still very solid. Heck, some of the albums I like by them are the ones others bag on so much, but hey, to each their own.
All I'm saying is if you consider yourself a Warrior, or just a fan, pick up WAASD, you wont be disappointed. Check out some samples, check their web site, make up your own mind. I'm really biased cos I love these guys so much, I'd try and sell you on any of their albums.
I'll just say the majority of the rapped vocals are not nearly as predominant as before, but this is a good thing too. Sonny has a strong voice and needs to be able to do his singing too.
I'm really glad Marcos came back. I like Truby and Living Sacrifice will always be one of if not the most dominate heavy band in Christian music, and Truby will always be one heck of a guitarist. But Marcos' blood was in P.O.D. and he should have always been there. Welcome back Marcos, we missed you.
I was glad to see Page Hamilton on this album as well as Mike Muir of S.T. Helmet used to be a pretty cool band. What happend to those guys? Remember Quicksand? They were pretty cool too. Anyway,...I'm getting off track.
Just pick up the album. It cost what? A few bucks? You know you're gonna spend that at some fast food place anyway. So go pick up When Angels and Serpents Dance, and then get your Nachos Del Grande.
Honestly, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I promise, or at least hope you'll find 7-8 tracks out of the 13 you like and that will make it worth it. If it doesn't grab you at first, listen a few more times, it grows on you. I mean, how many albums have you listened to in the past, kinda thought that it was okay, or maybe not too great, upon first listen. But then you went back, gave it a few more shots, and it became one of your favorites years down the road.
I don't know if this one will ever be considered a classic release by P.O.D., but its a solid addition to their pretty impressive catalogue. Hope I maybe helped some. If not, hey, that's cool too. Everybody's got to make up their own mind.
God Bless.
Evolving sound, and Marcos is back! April 8, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
"When Angels and Serpents Dance" marks another change in P.O.D.'s sound. They still have some great tastes of rapcore and reggae, and Marcos' amazing guitars have returned, but this album also brings new stuff to the table. Overall, this album has a bit of a brighter sound, with more focus on melodic guitars than driving backbeats.
Personal highlights on the album: "It Can't Rain Everyday," a very sad but uplifting ballad, "I'll Be Ready," a great reggae tune, and "Addicted" and "When Angels and Serpents Dance," both reminders of the classic P.O.D. sound.
Some fans will be unsure of this album, as it has more new musical elements and doesn't follow the old formula. Personally, while not my favorite album from the band, I'm happy to hear their new ideas, ecstatic to have Marcos back ('Roman Empire' is a great piece). This felt more like "real P.O.D." than their last release (Testify).
 Dissapointing April 8, 2008
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
Im a big fan of POD but this album was pretty dissapointing. Alot of songs didnt belong on here. The only songs i really liked were... when angels and serpents dance, and It can't rain everyday. Shine With Me was OK but other then that it was a snooze fest. Too many soft songs too.
Fluff and stuff April 11, 2008
3 out of 10 found this review helpful
I picked up the CD yesterday, mostly because of hearing this is the best P.O.D. CD yet. As I listened to it I thought saying this is their best is like saying the sheets of my 300 page spiral notepad are different. This is not their best, this is just more of the same old stuff(fluff). Truly other then some catchy titles, some lyrics rearranged and some new guests their music has not changed. I still hear Alive, Boom and Southtown being laid down.
So if you do go out and get this CD, get it because it's the same old P.O.D., not because some paid reviewer tells you it's different then anything they've put out.
Speaking of their best I would have to say it's Snuff The Punk. This was before they were spewing out sermon's from Joel Olsten's book of fluff and cotton candy. In Snuff The Punk, they would boldly proclaim the name of Jesus Christ. Now they just sing about being all hardcore and standing up for a god with no name? A hardcore stand up band that is ashamed, come on tough guys even the prettiest boy in music Lenny Kravitz proclaims Jesus' name and you can't?
P.O.D. writes songs about why the world has gone wrong and why kids are killing kids, well let me tell you it's because like them the schools have taken Christ out of the message.
Introduction to a Matured P.O.D.!!! April 16, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Today I picked up the new P.O.D. record, When Angels and Serpents Dance. I honestly didn't know what to expect. Honestly I was blown away by Sonny's vocals. I'm a big fan of the band, not only because of their positivity, but because of their diversity. So, I don't understand why I see people talking about how the threw their copy in the trash or returned it. The band has always had this experimentation in their souls, especially on the last 3 records. This album is full of heart and soul, like all their records, but in a more relaxed way. There are aggressive segments during the songs, but is overpowered by melody. When I started listening to the album, I almost thought Sonny gave up his reggae style, but 4 songs in it came out beautifully. He, especially has grown massively during the process of this album! I thought Truby did amazing on the last two records, Payable on Death was my first record and fell in love, but it's great to have Marcos back...His heart and soul is all over the record. If you're looking for something with a little aggressiveness, but you're in the mood to lay back while driving on a beautiful sunny day, with some nice speakers!!! This is the album for you! One more thing and I'm done, the instrumental AWESOME, but way too short...it's like right when Wuv puts down his beats the song ends, :(...If you want to know what I mean, BUY THE RECORD! God Bless, great record!
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