Payable On Death
by P.O.D.
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Nov 4, 2003
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    60
    More quintessentially "metal" in his approach -- think Metallica -- and more of a conscientious technician than Marcos, Truby unfortunately lacks some of the unexpected spark that Marcos brought to P.O.D.
  2. Rolling Stone
    40
    Ultimately, the inspirational message... gets lost in uninspired rhymes.
  3. Q Magazine
    40
    At excessive volume, Payable On Death sounds like a state-of-the-art metal album, but there's a painful dearth of decent ideas. [Jan 2004, p.118]
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  5. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    On track after formulaic track, perfunctory verses rush into roaring refrains of compressed guitar arrgh and charmless didacticism. [7 Nov 2003, p.70]
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Awards & Rankings

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#71 Most Discussed Album of 2003
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#68 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 33
  3. Negative: 5 out of 33
  1. NomadH
    Nov 27, 2005
    7
    Amazingly, P.O.D. manage to conjure up a multitude of differing melodic atmospheres that complement, rather than insult, your intelligence. Amazingly, P.O.D. manage to conjure up a multitude of differing melodic atmospheres that complement, rather than insult, your intelligence. Give it a shot; not revolutionary, but then that's not the point, is it?… Full Review »
  2. JonnyBoy
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    The best christian rock band ever. P.O.D. has been my favorite artst since thier first album with Atlantic records.Mike B. must be like a The best christian rock band ever. P.O.D. has been my favorite artst since thier first album with Atlantic records.Mike B. must be like a devil worshiper or something.… Full Review »
  3. kikil
    Jun 17, 2006
    10
    i like revolution so much
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