Advantages: Full of life, strong vocals Disadvantages: Slightly weak lyrics
...Unlike most metal albums, SATELLITE is geared towards the subject of life and energy, and it works well. The tracks are lively and feel like a breath of fresh air. Most of the guitar riffs are generally solid, although some leave more to be desired (a prime example is the opening track 'Set It Off'). The vocals from lead Sammy are strong and work well. The lyrics could be better, but generally don't get in the way of the fact that this is generally ... ...into the music sounds genuine, like they actually mean it. The tunes are catchy, whilst at the same time staying heavy enough to please most metallers. Highlights include 'Boom' and 'Youth of the Nation', two well thought-out, well written tracks that front the first half of the album.
It could be slightly better, but generally this is worth the money, especially if your looking for a more optimistic alternative to death metal. All in all, a great ...
UniqueRobbo 13.02.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Satellite - P.O.D.
This album shouldn't even be considered - terrible.
I got it when it came out, and 'lost' it within a week. Never have I bought a CD and immediately disliked it so much that I never listen to it again. To me, this opitomises the whole 'Rap Metal' movement - weak.
It is important to remember that this review is solely my OPINION. So before you all start going nuts at me, I'm sure to some people this is a great album.
I personally couldn't stand ...
lucasc896 01.10.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Satellite - P.O.D.
Featuring the soaring single "Alive", the San Diego quartet's P.O.D.'s sophomore ... more
effort,Satellite, is even more a part of the nu-metal mainstream than its predecessor, their 1999 major-label debut,The Fundamental Elements of Southtown. Throughout, fron...
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Featuring the soaring single "Alive", the San Diego quartet's P.O.D.'s sophomore effort, ... more
Satellite, is even more a part of the nu-metal mainstream than its predecessor, their 1999 major-label debut, The Fundamental Elements of Southtown. Throughout, fr...
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