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  • @Bigz568
    @Bigz568 Рік тому +886

    History Lesson: This song was written in response the earliest school shooting at Santana High School in San Diego. first song to bring light to mental health and bullying in young people. POD were living in the immediate area and were locked down in the music studio. Sonny (lead singer) wrote the song during the lockdown, as members of the band also have kids that were going to nearby schools as well.

    • @Bevo619
      @Bevo619 Рік тому +32

      Wow. I lived down the street from Santana at the time of the shooting. I had no idea of this story. Thanks for sharing.

    • @bericagulbranson1630
      @bericagulbranson1630 Рік тому +15

      Thanks for that info... I love this song, but did not know the background to it and it's so relevant to our society today.

    • @Bigz568
      @Bigz568 Рік тому +7

      @@Bevo619 Yeah....when I was a gigging musician, there were a few award winning studios out in Santee, which made more sense to me. When I found out I was a few miles from Santana HS at one particular studio, i remembered this story, and kinda put that same energy into a few songs my band recorded...not the same studio, but lit a fire that "tomorrow is never promised"...That band broke up after 3 years, but that energy is now towards audio and sound engineering nowadays for me.

    • @Bigz568
      @Bigz568 Рік тому +24

      @@bericagulbranson1630 Seriously ...sucks that it's 2022, and it seems like the time hasn't changed anything since then...

    • @ferrumaeternum7681
      @ferrumaeternum7681 Рік тому +33

      While I agree with your message, it wasn't the first song to address this issue especially with school shootings. Off the top of my head Jeremy by Pearl Jam is at least 10 years older than this song and it addressed this very topic.

  • @jordanbenson2980
    @jordanbenson2980 Рік тому +554

    P.O.D are shockingly underrated. Always love this band. Such great vibes.

    • @worhed3722
      @worhed3722 Рік тому +8

      lmao underrated my ass, this song was on constantly when it came out, everyone knew them.

    • @jordanbenson2980
      @jordanbenson2980 Рік тому +11

      @@worhed3722 this song and Alive yes, not many appreciated what they did on their next 6 albums like they should. Even Fundamental Elements of Southtown is massively underappreciated.

    • @worhed3722
      @worhed3722 Рік тому

      @@jordanbenson2980 theres no such thing as underrated. Either they did enough or they didnt. Either they were relevant or they weren't.

    • @worhed3722
      @worhed3722 Рік тому

      @@jordanbenson2980 they got exactly what they put into it

    • @worhed3722
      @worhed3722 Рік тому +1

      @@jordanbenson2980 there were plenty of bands from that time that managed to keep their name in the public eye, pod didn't. I always thought they sounded good but were pretty boring overall, obviously I'm not the only one

  • @slnoll21
    @slnoll21 Рік тому +81

    “Never really one of the guys no matter how hard he tried”
    Amazing the amount to childhood/adolescent pain that can be relived through one line

    • @Tony-fq5bn
      @Tony-fq5bn Місяць тому

      Everyone either new someone like that or was that guy

  • @shacozzi4888
    @shacozzi4888 Рік тому +479

    "told the world how he felt with the sound of a gat" is such a hard hitting line

    • @kyletomczak6126
      @kyletomczak6126 Рік тому +13

      man I've said this same sentence years ago. crazy

    • @dolguldur4706
      @dolguldur4706 Рік тому +2

      What is gat?

    • @shacozzi4888
      @shacozzi4888 Рік тому +26

      @@dolguldur4706 a gun. He killed himself basically

    • @jag1392
      @jag1392 Рік тому +1

      @@dolguldur4706 gunshot

    • @dolguldur4706
      @dolguldur4706 Рік тому +7

      @@shacozzi4888 thank you...finally i know what its mean 😅

  • @ericguner
    @ericguner Рік тому +35

    Papa Roach, Limp Bizkit, Pillar, P.O.D. Linkin Park, Evanescence, Crazytown all had a rock and rap thing intertwined in the lyrics. Kids were depressed, confused, and trying to find their way in a corrupt world. Also a little before that time frame was Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains.That 90s /2000s decade were some dark times with some innovative and original music. groove metal with rock and rap.

    • @roadrash2005
      @roadrash2005 Рік тому +7

      Idk “happy” music nowadays to me just sounds fake and manipulative.

    • @Erik_C_251
      @Erik_C_251 Рік тому +2

      @@roadrash2005agree 💯

  • @1978lundy
    @1978lundy Рік тому +53

    They are some of the nicest people in the business then and today. Always humble and very kind to their fans. Still touring and still rocking the house. This song still works and hits.

  • @hectormonasterios1417
    @hectormonasterios1417 Рік тому +230

    I've always thought P.O.D is one of the most underrated bands ever, at least outside the US they are not very popular and that's a shame cuz I really think their discography is really really good, their album "Payable on Death" is one of my favorite albums of all times, I grew up listening to that record so much, I really love those guys, what an era

    • @leorocker180
      @leorocker180 Рік тому +1

      Facts Payable on Death came out when I was away at college and always brings me back to those days "I and Identify" and " Revolution" and super underrated

    • @puseautube9825
      @puseautube9825 Рік тому +1

      They're not very good

    • @JBWinter
      @JBWinter Рік тому +5

      I used to play Southtown until the whole neighborhood was sick of it 😅

    • @ther3aper561
      @ther3aper561 Рік тому +2

      I was at a local festival in STL and the mics cut out for almost their entire set, and the lead singer said screw it, he wasn't gonna stop. It was honestly incredible watching him scream as loud as possible so people who paid to see them wouldn't be let down

    • @RonnieG
      @RonnieG Рік тому +1

      Did great stuff w modest yahoo too.

  • @cyberostrich3460
    @cyberostrich3460 Рік тому +26

    This song has probably the most haunting main guitar riffs I've ever heard with the delay. Definitely fits the message/story of the song. Glad you guys checked it out, been one of my favorites since I was as young as I can remember.

  • @purplebeard1526
    @purplebeard1526 Рік тому +65

    One of my favorite bands. Their ability mix rock, metal, rap, reggae, Latin music is incredible. Do more!

    • @TheLifesentence2278
      @TheLifesentence2278 Рік тому +3

      The epitome of the melting pot while everyone else was realizing that the salad bowl is incompatible.

  • @randomdude6572
    @randomdude6572 Рік тому +54

    This is POD's best song imo.. Satellite and Alive are a close second. Speaking of overlooked bands form this era, Sevendust is worth a deep dive bruhs, they have such an amazing catalog and one of the best metal singers + strongest bands ever imo. If nothing else, catch these living legends live if you can.

    • @mr1shaggy
      @mr1shaggy Рік тому +2

      Southtown hits hard

    • @16miaranger
      @16miaranger Рік тому +1

      This whole comment feed 🙌🏻

    • @tonyweiner489
      @tonyweiner489 11 місяців тому +1

      You can’t leave fundamental elements of Southtown out of there

  • @Darkstarex2
    @Darkstarex2 Рік тому +54

    The first time I heard "Southtown" on the radio I was hooked. Saw them live at ozzfest like 2004 or something when i was young as well. My wife won a contest in colorado when we lived there and got to see them play in a bar acoustic at a sports bar near where they were playing that night. These dudes are just as real as it gets. Great guys, the singer is a father and it showed. Good music, good guys.

    • @Gtarking
      @Gtarking Рік тому

      Yes! I’d love to hear them react to Southtown!

    • @puppetmaster8551
      @puppetmaster8551 Рік тому +1

      Southtown goes so hard, wish more people reacted to that one

    • @jeremyjames1659
      @jeremyjames1659 Рік тому

      You have poor taste in music. Was it the "that kid don't play" line that hooked you in? Lol.

    • @Darkstarex2
      @Darkstarex2 Рік тому +1

      @@jeremyjames1659 i like alot of music guy. Whats good then? Pls dont say Lorna Shore.

  • @DeathNRebirth
    @DeathNRebirth Рік тому +60

    This song is an old favorite of mine, and I love seeing people enjoying it. Thanks for the reaction 😊

  • @princesssia8838
    @princesssia8838 Рік тому +46

    If you watch the actual music video you can see photographs of children that attend Santana High School, when the shooting happened. The song's inspiration stems from a trip when the band was on their way to record for Satellite on March 5, 2001. They were held up in traffic and discovered that the reason was a mass shooting at Santana High School, where a fifteen-year-old student named Charles Andrew Williams killed two and wounded thirteen. The album was consequently delayed, and the band was inspired to write "Youth of the Nation."
    In a 2008 interview, guitarist Marcos Curiel described the event:
    "We were rehearsing and writing Satellite a couple of blocks away from the school. One day on the way to the studio, there were all these helicopters and cars speeding by. We really didn’t know what was going on. When we got to the studio, this guy had the news on, and he was like, ‘This kid just went and started blasting fools.’ So we started jamming, and that rhythm just naturally came out, then Wuv [Bernardo, drummer] put that drumbeat on it, and the song was born."
    Curiel added, "When you can hear something that's going to uplift you like 'Alive' or something that's going to bring out knowledge like 'Youth of the Nation,' we've done our jobs as an artist."[4]
    Source wiki

    • @davidemery4759
      @davidemery4759 Рік тому +2

      That is amazing. Thank you for writing that. I didn’t get too much into these guys back then, but I always thought this song was lightening in a bottle being a guitar player myself. I know it’s possible to be inspired in the moment and write a song on the spot. It’s happened more than once for me. Sometimes the best songs come the easiest. I will be checking out the album for sure.

  • @chrisstone-streetlightinte5629
    @chrisstone-streetlightinte5629 Рік тому +50

    I was never a big P.O.D. guy, but this song I always like a lot. It's well written, flows well, good groove, hard hitting lyrics.

    • @patrickschacht718
      @patrickschacht718 Рік тому +3

      Same here. This is probably the one song i really enjoy by them.

  • @brentruvio6556
    @brentruvio6556 Рік тому +29

    Growing up with this era of music, I got a huge appreciation for it.....and the fact the words still ring true TODAY, is truly sad

  • @scottdavis7152
    @scottdavis7152 Рік тому +14

    "told the world how he felt with the sound of a gat"
    has to be one of the deepest lyrics in songwriting imo. so precise and powerful. no fat on that line just absolute perfection.

  • @ArcAngelAlice
    @ArcAngelAlice Рік тому +22

    This album is so creative! This album, Wonder What’s Next by Chevelle, and Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park are the albums that made me fall in love with music when I was about 10yo

    • @boyfromzambia
      @boyfromzambia Рік тому +2

      I definitely agree with Wonder What's Next, Chevelle is on another level

  • @OmegaSaiyan92
    @OmegaSaiyan92 Рік тому +79

    this whole album was amazing, so many good tracks, this, boom, satellite, The Messenjah, Alive and Set It Off
    and i guarantee if you guys listen to Boom, you'll be like "oh yeah I've heard this"

  • @laflamablanca9161
    @laflamablanca9161 Рік тому +17

    Growing up in the 90’s listening to R&B and Hip hop, nu-metal was something I naturally gravitated towards. Southtown is another good one.

  • @waeushGaming
    @waeushGaming Рік тому +31

    Payable On Death has always carried this nu-metal categorization; but if you listen through their catalog, you will hear all sorts of influences ranging from reggae, alternative, punk, funk, jazz, tribal and even salsa (on top of the hard rock/rapcore). I always found their music to be very intricate, yet having meaningful and powerful messaging (as such with this song written after the events of Columbine). They are one of my favorite bands as they have transcended the metal genre. Everyone is saying "Southtown," but/so my top picks include "Set Your Eyes to Zion," "Without Jah Nothin," "Satellite," "Booyaka 619" & "Selah." Their songs "Strength of My Life" and "Roots in Stereo" with Matisyahu and "Ridiculous" with Eek-A-Mouse are also great.

  • @firebirdlover4460
    @firebirdlover4460 Рік тому +17

    The back story for this song is that while they were recording the Satellite album there was a horrible school shooting in San Diego not far from where they were recording. It inspired them to write this song. And this song became kind of the voice of a generation of kids who grew up in the shadow of school shootings like that one and Columbine. P.O.D. certainly got lumped in with the Nu-metal crowd for obvious reasons, but they were around a LONG time before that scene ever came about. They started in 1994 and were peers of Rage Against The Machine initially. Fantastic band that has written so many great songs and extremely under-rated because they finally got popular during the Limp Bizkit thing. Warriors for life!

  • @genarogilormino2139
    @genarogilormino2139 Рік тому +22

    They can write really great lyrics...they can rap better and rock harder than most bands of that era, their older stuff is incredible

    • @nevinjames3674
      @nevinjames3674 Рік тому +1

      Did we listen to the same thing? Corny lyrics 101

  • @missyl605
    @missyl605 Рік тому +18

    P.O.D will always be a hit for me. This song Alive and Boom I feel like is what most people know from them.

  • @nickloschiavo587
    @nickloschiavo587 Рік тому +13

    Such an underrated band. One of my favorites in high school.

  • @sully7211
    @sully7211 Рік тому +15

    I LOVE this era of rock and metal. I don't care what anyone says. Some of the best bands came out at this time.

    • @sully7211
      @sully7211 Рік тому

      @Matatrocity 😂😂😂😂

  • @LRM5195
    @LRM5195 Рік тому +28

    I’m convinced that most metalheads enjoy nu metal but won’t admit to it cause they don’t want to be seen as someone who enjoys something that’s “simple” or “less talented”.

    • @roadrash2005
      @roadrash2005 Рік тому +1

      I prefer nu metal over regular metal honestly

    • @just_gut
      @just_gut Рік тому

      I don't like nu metal generally, but I also don't like hip hop generally. There is something very specific about that way of lyric delivery that I don't care for in the aggregate. Where more traditional metal sub-genres I can just sort of listen to without a strong dislike if it randomly comes up on the radio, most nu metal I'm actively looking to change the station. Nu metal and hip hop have to be almost the very best of the best for me to actually enjoy it. I actually struggle with similar stylizations in country music, too. I like Charlie Daniels well enough, but I struggle with other acts, Big & Rich are a good example, that do similar lyric delivery. Musically I very often find these bands very interesting, but the singing/rapping/what have you just kind of ruins it for me.

    • @LRM5195
      @LRM5195 Рік тому +6

      @@just_gut That’s a good point and I accept that kind of opinion. Idk but metal that makes me bop my head and has some groove just hits. Metal that makes me headbang is also amazing but two different styles. Both heavy in different ways.

    • @PeterGriffinsWaiter
      @PeterGriffinsWaiter Рік тому +2

      Metalheads listen to metal through a sense of low self-esteem, meaning they feel like outcasts. Therefore when their genre is combined with the popular, they get all pissy because it's hypocritical. However, who are the main bands of nu metal? Slipknot, Korn, Deftones. All bands where you want to show people you are mentally insane because it's popular to have a mental illness. That's why metalheads don't enjoy nu-metal, because metal thrives off of a secluded community, hence why metalheads cringe over metallica and glam metal, because it shows their progress in developing a unique personality.

    • @just_gut
      @just_gut Рік тому

      @@PeterGriffinsWaiter This is one of the dumbest things I've read about metal music and metalheads.

  • @ReXtion88
    @ReXtion88 Рік тому +14

    Said the same thing on Patreon but it bears repeating here: this song hits SUPER HARD live

  • @FranciscoRodriguez-lp6zg
    @FranciscoRodriguez-lp6zg Рік тому +15

    The nostalgia from this song is crazy; this song reminds me of my tour in Iraq. Great song!

  • @citymusic9831
    @citymusic9831 Рік тому +11

    Guys, Marcos's guitar playing, and tone, is very reminiscent of what Dave Evans does in U2. It's kind of atmospheric, kind of hovers over the music, but never overtakes the song. It's the definition of how a guitarist should approach a piece of music. It's beautiful.

  • @logancreed5041
    @logancreed5041 Рік тому +6

    One of the best live bands Ever. The dude Literally crowd surfs. He throws a surfboard on the crowd, jumps on it and literally surfs while singing. F****** Awesome.

  • @L2Pno0b
    @L2Pno0b 7 місяців тому +8

    Nu-Metal will rise again. Its coming back

  • @G3kk0852xbox
    @G3kk0852xbox Рік тому +29

    Set It Off is the opening track on this album and I think it's one of the more badass tracks. Southtown is an obvious choice, though. Can't react to P.O.D. without having that suggested. It's just too good.

    • @BirdsElopeWithTheSun09
      @BirdsElopeWithTheSun09 5 місяців тому

      The drum intro and opening riff in Set It Off is freakin' awesome.

  • @thebiolithic
    @thebiolithic Рік тому

    Thanks for the review! I like this song from P.O.D. too. Hope you have a good holiday Lost In Vegas and a successful 2023!

  • @tdawg719
    @tdawg719 Рік тому +15

    I remember coming to age and just starting to experience how my friends from school all lived different lives. Realizing some kids had alcoholic parents, some kids had family members in jail, some kids had brothers or sisters that were abused.
    Basically at this song peak is when I was simultaneously came out of the cluelessness of being a child

    • @josephwickham1989
      @josephwickham1989 Рік тому +1

      Amazing how you put that. I grew up with no father, my mom had an abusive bf who would beat her almost everyday right infront of me, even choke her until she passed out.. Blah blah blah. Then we got robbed and had to move a thousand times. Def affects your future. When I was young I used to think nobody around me went through as much as I have, which made me a leader. It's crazy but I reliaze everyone goes through shit and life is precious. Very grateful

  • @derbydriver
    @derbydriver Рік тому +22

    Wooowwwww I haven’t thought of POD in like 17 years, haha… was kinda into them when I was going to church and wanted to listen to angry music that was still “Christian”.
    Their cover of Bullet the Blues Skies is pretty decent.

    • @jiujitsufighter91
      @jiujitsufighter91 Рік тому +2

      We played alive in the youth church band for a worship song haha

    • @TachoSJ
      @TachoSJ Рік тому

      @@jiujitsufighter91 that’s awesome

    • @TachoSJ
      @TachoSJ Рік тому +1

      I went to a Christian high school in the late 90’s, and I liked this style of music… it was great to bring PODs music to my Christian friends

  • @GatorEnforcer
    @GatorEnforcer Рік тому +8

    Fun fact. This album came out 9/11/01 and was a huge help to what happened with that day’s events so this song was huge in the aftermath & went #1 song on billboard for the rest of that year

  • @cjk3937
    @cjk3937 Рік тому +7

    a P.O.D reaction i did not expect this grew up on this band lets go

  • @JRHockney
    @JRHockney Рік тому +16

    This is probably the only band where I somewhat knew the guys and saw them perform many times before they ever got big. They were pretty well known in sort of the "underground" Christian music scene and played alot of the festivals back then before they exploded on MTV. There was always something super heavy, spiritual, and special about them and some of the most caring guys in any band I ever met. I almost forgot that this Album was released on 9/11...Knowing them, they probably spent most of that day praying than celebrating their album release...

    • @TheChadPad
      @TheChadPad Рік тому +1

      That is awesome. God bless them

    • @voodoocustompickups2547
      @voodoocustompickups2547 Рік тому +1

      Same for me with Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall and All That Remains

  • @spiderbaby420
    @spiderbaby420 Рік тому +9

    First time I ever heard this song i was hooked from the opening riff.... then the lyrics got me. Such a deep song. I had no idea they were a Christian rock band until after I bought this cd and was looking through the CD booklet. But it didn't change my opinion on their music. They still jam

    • @Sta11ion
      @Sta11ion Рік тому +1

      Why would them bein Christian even change ur opinion

    • @psychedelicfright85
      @psychedelicfright85 Рік тому

      ​@V much like most shows and movies now, they can be very preachy and full of propaganda

    • @Sta11ion
      @Sta11ion Рік тому

      @@psychedelicfright85 Christian is the way of Christ, the shows now are preachy of lgbt and satanism if anything idk what ur talking about. Mockery of Christian’s is disgusting and they will be sorry for it

    • @psychedelicfright85
      @psychedelicfright85 Рік тому

      @V preachiness exists everywhere. Don't think that Christianity is exempt. Very few even follow it accurately, or any beliefs for that matter. Many people just love labels now though.

  • @leorocker180
    @leorocker180 Рік тому +20

    POD has Banger hard tracks like "Eyez", "Murdered Love", "Mark My Words" and "Messenjah" and "Wildfire" very underrated as a hard rock band due to their mainstream success.

    • @bericagulbranson1630
      @bericagulbranson1630 Рік тому +1

      I will have to check out those songs too. Thx for the recommendation. Peace

    • @bericagulbranson1630
      @bericagulbranson1630 Рік тому +2

      I just listened to Eyez for the 1st time & I love it. Onto the next one.....

    • @luchboxer
      @luchboxer Рік тому +1

      Roots in stereo with Matysiahu... such a great tune too

  • @r.deanmcknight136
    @r.deanmcknight136 Рік тому +9

    Payable On Death...... their song writing is about real street life of every day struggles and coping with life....extraordinary band ✌️🤘😎🤘

  • @jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517

    Excellent analysis and excellent song. This song was one of the first songs I can remember when I was a tiny kid and I still enjoy it to this day. Almost cried hearing you guys break down the lyrics. I know them all to well and the meaning behind them but I think someone else saying it just really makes you think how horrible things can be. Appreciate ya.

  • @nathanclarke2777
    @nathanclarke2777 Рік тому +12

    Love this song so much! took me over a year before I found out they were a Christian band! I am 48 years old next month and I will always stand with the youth. I will be there to block the people trying to force kids into shit and protect them as best I can!

  • @danielstinson8540
    @danielstinson8540 Рік тому +4

    I don't normally comment, but I love your videos and your excellent analysis/opinions. I think you really nailed it around 11:30. I remember when I was a teen taking guitar lessons, I showed P.O.D.'s song "Set it Off" to my guitar teacher who only listened to metal, and he had an existential crisis because he was surprised how much he liked and appreciated this band and their instrumentation when he had previously wrote them off as just nu metal.

  • @thinkilljuststayhereandmem7669

    I wouldn’t have the musical knowledge I have without P.O.D. Those guys introduced me to everything from Eek-A-Mouse, Suicidal Tendencies, Bad Brains, Helmet, etc back in the day, and countless others. Thankful for that and glad they’re still going strong

  • @jakeuhhb
    @jakeuhhb Рік тому +7

    React to Southtown!!!! Thats a straight classic!
    Grew up In Riverside County, CA… these dudes were from San Diego aka The Big SD!

  • @sv66060
    @sv66060 Рік тому +7

    POD was a huge part of that scene at that time and they were great!
    Fun fact: Katy perry sang backup vocals for them before she blew up!

  • @BigMuddyCountry
    @BigMuddyCountry Рік тому +13

    You should give South Town by these guys a listen. It is one of my favorites. They also have one called Goodbye for now, Katie Perry sings backup in it and helps finish off the song but this was years before she ever released I kissed a girl.

    • @brandonhensley4335
      @brandonhensley4335 Рік тому

      South Town was the first thing I ever heard by them. Cool video. They should def. listen to that one.

    • @BigMuddyCountry
      @BigMuddyCountry Рік тому

      @@brandonhensley4335 that was my first from them too.

  • @mitchellpark7157
    @mitchellpark7157 Рік тому +5

    I loved this song when it came out, actually the whole album is great, but when I became a teacher this song took in so much more meaning! Glad you guys checked it out, POD is a legit band and they started out touring churches in little towns all over the country!

  • @TwiLightVids
    @TwiLightVids Рік тому +4

    Haven't heard this song in awhile, glad it got upvoted for a reaction!

  • @JoshBou
    @JoshBou Рік тому +5

    I personaly love this era of metal, it's my childhood, so experimental, and all over my play list. P.O.D. was so ahead of their time. It's crazy how rellivent this song still is to America in 2022. I suggest Satellites or any song off their greatest hits album because it's one of those few albums where every song slaps in my personal opinion.

  • @Sour_Goose
    @Sour_Goose 14 днів тому

    They performed this song on late night tv with a young choir. Powerful performance

  • @chrisschafer2843
    @chrisschafer2843 Рік тому +5

    Bro this is crazy, I remember listening to them when I was like 11 or 12. This kicked back a lot of old memories, good shit.

  • @GregCoconut
    @GregCoconut Рік тому +4

    I have never noticed the piano lick in the solo. Beautiful

  • @SayBiird
    @SayBiird Рік тому +4

    Such a powerful song. Musically and lyrically it’s still incredibly spot on relevant to this day.
    Man you guys are my favourite music reactors. Do more MESHUGGAH!!!!!

  • @Tarantula_Fangs
    @Tarantula_Fangs Рік тому +1

    Bro, I just caught P.O.D. this past weekend at the Sick New World festival out where y’all are from 🖤 and let me say this. Out of ALL the bands that played that night--System of a Down, KoRn, Deftones, Incubus, etc--I literally was shocked by P.O.D. As soon as they came on stage there was an IMMEDIATE shift in energy. It truly was a magical spectacle and Sonny on stage just reminded me like a general leading his massive army, I legitimately got goosebumps by how connected the crowd was with each other and the music. I thought they were in the top performers that night for me, hands down. This song in particular had the crowd in what I would call a trance, such an underrated band, they really should have much more attention. Definitely going to catch them again live, them Deftones, KoRn, Red Hot Chili Peppers and System will always be on my top bands to watch live.
    I highly recommend Southtown, Rock the Party, Set it Off, Boom, Lost in Forever.

  • @SinclairMoon
    @SinclairMoon Рік тому

    Love POD. Born and raised in San Diego, this brings back so many memories.

  • @TC14
    @TC14 Рік тому +3

    Just wanna say after years of watching your content, I love what you guys had to say about the eras of metal and how you now have the ear to be able to distinguish the different sub-genres and variants of metal that have spawned throughout the decades. It really shows how much you have musically grown through starting this channel, not just in metal but other genres too. I think one of the reasons for the decline of metal in mainstream music has been a lack of identity since the early 2010s (I can't really recognize the sound either other than the modern production levels) and an inability to evolve the sound of metal to something new, be it a lack of creativity in the genre or the majority of metal fans stuck in their old ways and are unwilling to take interest in artists that stray from the tried and tested sounds in metal, unlike in hip-hop where the past 10 years has seen more evolution in sound, creativity, and mainstream success than its entire history.
    Thanks for bringing us on this journey of music discovery and all the great content you continue to put out.

  • @bazing5557
    @bazing5557 Рік тому +5

    Grew up listening to this band love them heaps, definitely recommend more by them, this entire album is so good has some very unique moments. Anything Right, Ridiculous and Masterpiece Conspiracy are some of my favourites from that album

  • @morgangaskin3072
    @morgangaskin3072 Рік тому +8

    Love this song so much! Thanks for reacting to it 💛

  • @roquero03
    @roquero03 Рік тому +8

    POD IS LEGIT A.F.... DO SOUTHTOWN.. THATS MY FAVORITE FROM THEM, ITS A, CHICANO FROM THE GHETTO, ANTHEM... ORALE VATOS!!!
    Ps.. this song came out around 01, was written in response to the Columbine shooting. Its a great album over all. SATELITE is another great song from the album as well.

    • @rolemodlin
      @rolemodlin Рік тому +2

      The album actually came out on 9/11.

  • @Anthony-hm8lq
    @Anthony-hm8lq 5 місяців тому

    I saw them when I was 12 and they did 2 encores and we're simply wonderful!

  • @donbandy3132
    @donbandy3132 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic take, you explained that time period of music perfectly. That was a very wide reaching time in music history. There were so many great new “sounds” to hear.

  • @racing2cat
    @racing2cat Рік тому +3

    Really good breakdown of the song. Thanks for a well-informed reaction. 🙂❤

  • @shoaibalich
    @shoaibalich Рік тому +5

    Can’t believe y’all reacted to this! Loved this

  • @BledaDiaz
    @BledaDiaz 3 місяці тому

    The Drum kick is Devastating!! And lyrics are Deadly!!
    To all kids around the world 🌎 Stay Strong !

  • @nancymjohnson
    @nancymjohnson Рік тому +1

    Saw POD at a day long festival in Dallas right after Covid, at the amphitheater at Fair Park. They got to the chorus, and it was great. People in their 40s - 60s singing “we are the youth of a nation”. I was 62, and that’s only my body’s age, not mine. ☮️❤️

  • @thebiolithic
    @thebiolithic Рік тому

    ahh, this song brings back good memories of my youth...in the nation. Gaming, skateboarding, going to local shows. Looking forward to this review :)

  • @Brew78
    @Brew78 Рік тому +7

    I still remember them testing this song out on the crowd with the call/response portion "we are we are". It was.. not all that long after 9/11/2001, there was a music festival in Worcester MA. I forget the park, it was up the hill from the hospital. I think it might have been hosted by WAAF? The Red Cross was there and they got a lot of donations that day. Hard to believe that was 21 years ago already.
    Edit: You know what.. I think I'm conflating two shows together. I looked it up and It would have had to be Locobazooka in Green Hill Park, but POD wasn't there in 2001, they were there in 2000. So it wasn't a post 9/11 show after all, but it does make more sense that they'd be trying out a new song that would be released on an album the very next year.

    • @mbochum83
      @mbochum83 10 місяців тому

      This album was actually released on 9/11/01.

  • @greekindependence
    @greekindependence Рік тому +1

    I recommended this a while back on one of your guys vids, glad people voted for it on the polls!!

  • @x--LeethaL--x
    @x--LeethaL--x Рік тому +1

    P.O.D - Southtown... Will You.
    P.O.D - Roots In Stereo ... Change The World.
    Testify... So many amazing songs that nothing today compares to. 😭❤️
    Check out any song from the albums Testify.. Payable On Death.. Satellite.

  • @debbiecostello6949
    @debbiecostello6949 Рік тому +3

    I didn't mind the way that sounded- I agree with George, I like the chorus. The song made me sad though. Sad that not everyone is safe at school and sad that, at school, I feel like I'm always looking over my shoulder. Beautiful reaction- TY.

  • @xDoir
    @xDoir Рік тому +6

    Nice one, guys! Also check out "Southtown" and "Goodbye For Now"! My personal favorites together with this one.

  • @ashirem3958
    @ashirem3958 Рік тому

    i wanted to see u guys reaction for at least 2 years and its finally here yay!

  • @smokeyplays7183
    @smokeyplays7183 Рік тому +5

    straight back to my childhood, songs like this ps2 old nascar races on tv, neighborhood football, staying oput at night w like 10 other kids , Nostalgia

  • @paulb808
    @paulb808 Рік тому +3

    Incredible song, still holds up today.

  • @sassycassie1669
    @sassycassie1669 Рік тому +2

    I remember seeing the lead singer in an interview when this song came out, that they were hoping it would become a generational anthem like "Another Brick in the Wall".
    It is a powerful song.

  • @dinomulahmetovic6439
    @dinomulahmetovic6439 Рік тому

    Just saw them live at the House of Blues. Man, I wish I would have seen them sooner, really good show.

  • @rafaelsantti714
    @rafaelsantti714 Рік тому +2

    I went to see them opening for Jinjer a couple weeks ago, was an amazing concert!

  • @syvajarvi2289
    @syvajarvi2289 Рік тому

    P.O.D was always a favorite. Youth of a Nation, Southtown……. But I was sold with the song “Boom”. They were the band that got me into metal. I liked the the Reggae/SKA/Jazz vibe with the spirals in the rhythm and drum sections. They also have good messaging. They were on my work out cut tape back in the 90s.

  • @aitornavarro6597
    @aitornavarro6597 Рік тому +2

    More P.O.D.
    · Lights Out
    · Boom
    · Going in Blind
    · Satellite
    · Alive
    · Sleeping Awake
    · Goodbye for Now
    So many others you could react to

  • @888altamber
    @888altamber Рік тому +1

    P.O.D. was always great. This song 🎶 was so crushingly prophetic and sharing what was happening in schools and with school shootings in early 2000’s. They took a subject that was difficult to talk about, and that still causes political arguments today, and started a conversation about these kids and paying more attention to them, listening to and supporting them and the importance of their mental health. ❤

  • @punkassfunk
    @punkassfunk Рік тому +31

    The crossover of rap/metal has rarely given the best of either genre. That said, the "Judgement Night" Soundtrack is quite great.

    • @Bigz568
      @Bigz568 Рік тому +1

      That Onyx/Biohazard was dope. Onyx did a remix of "Slam" featuring Biohazard....They were even in the orginial "Slam" video.

    • @OniNoSweeney
      @OniNoSweeney Рік тому

      That album was so amazing, every song went hard!

  • @jaydestone54
    @jaydestone54 Рік тому

    Haha! "Youth of the Nation" was our official middle school motto when I was in 5th grade because of this song.

  • @johnnywatson4914
    @johnnywatson4914 Рік тому +1

    "the rap is whatever"
    The lyrics are literally what makes this song beautiful. Lol

  • @WalterJHuaman
    @WalterJHuaman Рік тому

    P.O.D aged like fine wine
    I know they got buried in the nu-metal wave of the 2000's but they truly were a diamond in the rough

  • @voodoocustompickups2547
    @voodoocustompickups2547 Рік тому

    When this song came out, me and my peers were the youth of the nation... now we are almost 40

  • @mendoza900
    @mendoza900 Рік тому

    This song would play on the radio during my freshman year and 8th grade and I'm 35 now. I understand it a lot more now.

  • @davehansen7213
    @davehansen7213 Рік тому +3

    Saw them open for Jinjer 3 weeks back and they were AMAZING!!!!! Pleasently surprised. Nailed every song. Opened with Here comes the BOOM. Was really impressed, I would see then on there own now. Did this then closed with Alive. Which was impresive. Do more!

    • @davehansen7213
      @davehansen7213 Рік тому

      @Nicegram-me-Lost_in_vegas Cool Thank You Merry Christmas

  • @Betsone_
    @Betsone_ Рік тому +3

    Bruh these are hometown boys…
    They’re still going strong
    We are all 6degrees from the band in SD
    They still have great songs
    Rock the party was the song on the bus

  • @mrjoker5469
    @mrjoker5469 Рік тому

    YESSSS I can't believe you reacted to this

  • @JB-xh5mc
    @JB-xh5mc Рік тому +3

    One of the best bands of all time. And that's not an overstatement.

  • @Tony-fq5bn
    @Tony-fq5bn Місяць тому

    Honestly one of the most perfect songs lyrically and sonically

  • @nathanross1460
    @nathanross1460 Рік тому

    Love the analogy on the overall "canvas". I've always felt that way! Wuv (P.O.D.'s drummer) has one of the best groove pockets I've ever heard on albums like Fundamental Elements Of Southtown (F.E.O.S) and Satellite. There are so many bangers! Some that are structured "singles" with great hooks, and others that aren't conventional structures, but super catchy riffs that you just vibe out to with hardcore punk snares. Seriously one of my favorite bands ever. If I had to choose, I'd say next up should be Set It Off or Boom from Satellite, and Images or Southtown from F.E.O.S. LOVE THE CONTENT, GUYS!

  • @ChrisM76679
    @ChrisM76679 6 місяців тому

    You guys are so right about the state of metal today, it doesn’t have an identity like early 2000’s metal!

  • @The.Great.Cheese
    @The.Great.Cheese Рік тому

    Long time no see I forgot this channel Exist good to see you guys sill making videos

  • @scythixx7
    @scythixx7 Рік тому +1

    try Higher, Lost in forever, Life is Beautiful, This Goes out to You, Sleeping Awake, or Going in Blind. can't go wrong with any of them

  • @mjnation7876
    @mjnation7876 Рік тому +2

    Saw P.O.D. live with Korn back in September. Did VIP for them and got a picture with them. Great band.

  • @Adversital
    @Adversital Рік тому +7

    Classic song!

  • @dgthe3
    @dgthe3 Рік тому +1

    This is one of the only songs that I have the memory of my first listen seared into my mind. I was in highschool and sitting in the car, listening to the radio as my parents were shopping in a store. Within seconds, I turned it up and was drawn in. Unfortunately, the car didn't have a stereo worthy of the song (little Saturn SL2).
    P.O.D. was the supporting act in my 2nd ever concert too (Linkin Park were the headliners).