| "Boom" | ||||
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| Single by P.O.D. | ||||
| from the album Satellite | ||||
| Released | May 14, 2002 | |||
| Format | CD single, 7" | |||
| Recorded | 2001 at Bay 7 in Valley Village, California and Sparky Dark in Calabasas, California | |||
| Genre | Nu metal Rap metal |
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| Length | 3:08 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Writer(s) | P.O.D. | |||
| Producer | Howard Benson P.O.D. |
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"Boom" is the third single off P.O.D.'s second major label studio album Satellite. While it did not chart as well as the album's previous singles, the song has appeared significantly in film and television. "Boom (The Crystal Method remix)" was included on the remix album Community Service and as a bonus track on the special edition re-release of Satellite available August 27, 2002. A limited edition, gatefold picture disc of the single was also available in the UK.
Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, "Boom" was the only P.O.D. song included on the list of songs deemed inappropriate by Clear Channel Communications.
The single's release followed a highly successful yet dark, brooding tone in "Youth of the Nation." Guitarist Marcos Curiel stated, "We wanted to go back to the spirit we had with 'Alive' and have a song that encourages people to be happy and thankful that they're alive. . . We wanted to say, 'Let's not forget how to have fun this time.' 'Boom' is just raw, in your face. When we play it live, the crowd just goes nuts. Fists are in the air and the pit's going."[1]
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"Boom" has often served as the opening song at P.O.D.'s concerts.[2] The song's lyrics revolve around the band and their San Diego background, describing the group's rise to popularity with lines like "rock the masses, from Madrid to Calabasas." However, the explosive, multitracked "Boom!" of the chorus gives the song its impact and versatility as a soundtrack piece. In contrast to P.O.D.'s more faith-oriented tracks, "Boom" has been described by vocalist Sonny Sandoval as "just a fun rock song."[3]
"Boom" is the theme song to Saturday Night's Main Event as of its 2006 revival. The song as well as "Alive" have both been used by ESPN and other sporting events. As of 2008, the song is also heard going into the first commercial break of ESPN's College GameDay.
The song also appears in the films Rollerball, Biker Boyz, Grind, and NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience, the latter two being the Crystal Method remix. "Boom" is included on compilation albums such as Triple M's New Stuff Vol. 4 and Wired-up 2 as well.
"Boom" is also featured in the video game The Bigs 2.
It was also used in a promotional trailer for the video game Bulletstorm.
The song is played during White Sox games when closer Bobby Jenks enters the game.
The song is also used for the Orlando Magic starting lineup intros in the 2009 NBA Playoffs.
The song is used extensively at Carolina Panthers (NFL) home games because of the lyrics "here come the boys from the South." Additionally, the song previously served as a fight song for the Atlanta Thrashers of the NHL for the same reason, playing when the team scores even-numbered goals.
Filip Kuba of the Ottawa Senators in the NHL has Boom as his goal horn.
The music video for "Boom" was recorded in the first quarter of 2002 and directed by Gavin Bowden, debuting in May with heavy rotation on MTV2 and MMUSA. It is an unusual video for P.O.D. in its obvious sense of humor; "Boom" revolves around a table tennis (aka: Ping Pong) tournament between the band, dressed in orange jumpsuits, and a Swedish team played by fellow Christian metal group Blindside. The latter group was heavily supported by P.O.D. during this time and signed by them under the Elektra Records subsidiary, 3 Points. The teams are evenly matched until Traa Daniels performs a comically impressive move to win the game, enraging their opponents.
Regarding the video, Curiel stated, "The funny thing is, people take us really seriously. We are a serious band, but we know that, at times, we don’t have to take ourselves so seriously. We have fun. That’s why we went ahead and did a video like 'Boom.' We wanted to show people that we could have fun. They have a movie out now called Balls of Fury, but we did that same topic back in the day."[4]
The music video for "Boom" was #8 on TVU's 50 Best Videos of All Time list.
| Chart | Peak position |
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| Billboard Hot 100 | 123 |
| Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | 21 |
| Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 13 |
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