The band that brought the world hits such as "Southtown," "Alive," and "Youth of the Nation," is back, and in a big way. It's been nearly 4 years since P.O.D. released the album When Angels & Serpents Dance which welcomed back founding member Marcos Curiel on guitar and saw the band on INO/Columbia records. Since then P.O.D. has released a demo track entitled "On Fire," leaked a new song "Eyez" from their upcoming album, as well as moving on to a new label; Razor & Tie. Along with joining the label the band has finished a brand new album, entitled Murdered Love, after reuniting with producer Howard Benson (Three Doors Down, Kelly Clarkson) who also worked on the band's hugely successful Satellite album.
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The first single off of Murdered Love is notably named "Lost In Forever (Scream)" and is a welcome progression for the South San Diego rockers. For years, die hard fans have been eagerly awaiting a return to P.O.D.'s older sound seen in previous albums such as 1999's The Fundamental Elements of Southtown and 2001's Satellite. While the 2008 album When Angels & Serpents Dance was a powerful record, there was a raw sound that was clearly missing from the album. "Lost In Forever (Scream)" brings back the raw, edgy sound that die hard fans have been craving and shows that P.O.D. is still in the game. The song bares a striking resemblance to their Satellite album's title-track "Satellite," containing elements of older and newer P.O.D. which feels classic and progressive at the same time. There is a distinctively new sound here mixed in with the old which features Marcos' classic distorted guitar licks with drummer Wuv's technical, yet perfectly fitting beats. Even Marcos' open string galloping makes a welcomed return on the new track. The vocals on the song are also where older P.O.D. meets the bands newer sound. Vocalist Sonny Sandoval chooses to sing rather than rap, while he truly shines on "Lost In Forever (Scream)," displaying raw vocal talent. The verses have a refreshing vocal edge to them where Sonny finely walks the line between rapping and singing. The vocals and lyrics are passionately delivered (as always) while bassist Traa brings noticeable body to the track. The choruses are big and catchy as well, which seems to hark back to the essence of "Alive." The single honestly feels like older P.O.D. and has an airy, full sound (complete with plenty of signature P.O.D. background effects) which is reminiscent of the Satellite days.
The theme of "space" seems to be prevalent on "Lost In Forever (Scream)" as well as in P.O.D.'s promo pictures, showing a possible link to the band's Satellite era. "Lost In Forever (Scream)" is a perfect blend of old and new P.O.D. while still managing to sound fresh and relevant. Murdered Love promises to have a good mix of heavy and melodic songs and if "Lost In Forever (Scream)" is any indication of the melodic side of the new album, then the July 10th release date will not come fast enough.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
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