Testify (P.O.D. album)
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| Studio album by P.O.D. | |||||
| Released |  January 24, 2006 |
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| Recorded | December 2004 - July 2005 at the John Philips Estate in Palm Springs, California, The Plant in Sausalito, California, Aerowave Studios in Encino, California, Signature Sound in San Diego, California and Henson Studios in Hollywood, California | ||||
| Genre | Nu Metal, Alternative Metal, Reggae, Christian Metal, Rapcore | ||||
| Length | 50:19 | ||||
| Label | Atlantic | ||||
| Producer | Glen Ballard P.O.D. |
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Testify is alternative metal band P.O.D.'s sixth studio album and fourth major-label album. It was originally set for a December 2005 release but finally slated for January 24, 2006 by Atlantic Records. This is P.O.D.'s first major-label album not produced by Howard Benson. The full album was leaked to file-sharing networks on January 20, 2006, just four days before its release. It was also their last album with Jason Truby on guitar, before his leaving the band in December 2006.
This album was also available in the Testify (Limited Edition) version with a bonus CD featuring commentary by the band on every song on the album, as well as 4 bonus songs and a remix that didn't make the album. The album's first single, "Goodbye for Now," went on to become the #1 music video on MTV's TRL and became P.O.D.'s unprecedented 4th #1 video. The song also enjoyed heavy play on the radio. Testify became the #1 selling Christian album on Billboard for several weeks and as of May 2006 had been in the Top 25 for a total of 16 weeks.
Whereas Payable on Death shifted away from the rap metal style P.O.D. had previously established, Testify sees its return in tracks like "Lights Out" and "Sounds Like a War." "On the Grind" particularly focuses on hip hop. Other songs rely on more formal singing, as heard in "Goodbye for Now" and "This Time," and reggae singing, namely those featuring Matisyahu.
[edit] Track listing
- "Roots in Stereo" – 4:42 (featuring Matisyahu)
- "Lights Out" – 2:47
- "If You Could See Me Now" – 3:07
- "Goodbye for Now" – 4:34 (featuring Katy Perry)
- "Sounds Like War" – 3:53
- "On the Grind" – 4:25 (featuring Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., Amy Terrin)
- "This Time" – 4:41
- "Mistakes & Glories" – 3:38
- "Let You Down" – 4:15
- "Teachers" – 4:21
- "Strength of My Life" – 3:37 (featuring Matisyahu)
- "Say Hello" – 2:32
- "Mark My Words" – 3:43 (featuring Sick Jacken)
Bonus Tracks
- "Not Your Kind" – 2:37 (Japan Bonus Track)
- "Your Eyes" – 4:23 (Wal-Mart Exclusive Bonus Track)
Unreleased tracks
- "Here We Go" (Previously unreleased but was put on Greatest Hits: The Atlantic Years)
There also a Limited Edition copy that has a second disc featuring exclusive web content, commentaries for all the songs, and the following bonus tracks:
- "Generation" - 4:25
- "Bridge to Burn" - 4:26 Payable on Death b-side
- "Will You (Chris Vrenna Remix)" - 3:54 originally on the Will You Single
- "Every Time I Die (Demo)" - 3:31
- "New Wave (Demo)" - 3:39 demo of "Let You Down"
[edit] Personnel
- Sonny Sandoval - Vocals
- Jason Truby - Guitar
- Traa Daniels - Bass
- Wuv Bernardo - Drums
Other Crew/Guest Musicians
- Glen Ballard - Programming, keyboards, production
[edit] External links
- Official website
- The Warriors Tour Official Site
- P.O.D. Promotions Crew: Official Street Team
- P.O.D. on MySpace
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