Testify
by P.O.D.
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jan 24, 2006
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 47
  3. Negative: 9 out of 47

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  1. JonathanG
    Jan 17, 2007
    10
    P.O.D. is the best. It is great music. and I don't care what any of you idiots have to say about it.
  2. NeonPredatorCalypsan
    Nov 15, 2006
    8
    There are plenty of great tunes here to keep you interested. It is also a return to form for P.O.D., with rapcore elements reintroduced. The only problem is, it just isn't as original or memorable as Satellite. For example, no track stands out as much as a shout along "Youth of the Nation" or rap-metal-punk "Boom." And guitar riffs aren't as savage, and often drowned out by There are plenty of great tunes here to keep you interested. It is also a return to form for P.O.D., with rapcore elements reintroduced. The only problem is, it just isn't as original or memorable as Satellite. For example, no track stands out as much as a shout along "Youth of the Nation" or rap-metal-punk "Boom." And guitar riffs aren't as savage, and often drowned out by premade loops programmed by some dude in his mama's basement. However, songs like "Strength of My Life" make this a no-brainer for nu metal fans looking for something to chew on.… Expand
  3. MattV
    Jan 30, 2006
    10
    There is so much energy it feels like the cd can barely contain it!
  4. donna
    Feb 21, 2006
    9
    exellent. they keep serving the world a good deed with their peaceful music. they're rockers but they are not insulting nor agressive. i'm digging it.
  5. JustinG
    Feb 24, 2006
    9
    I believe that this album is just a preperation for what they are going to do next.
  6. FrancisC
    Feb 26, 2006
    10
    P.O.D. have once again managed to reinvent their sound and give their fans an album they can be proud of. Long Live P.O.D.
  7. DLa
    Apr 13, 2006
    7
    it's not as brilliant as their past albums but in all, not that bad. just wish they would stop holding on to "goodbye for now" to sell them.
  8. P.O.D.Fan
    Apr 5, 2006
    8
    This album does so much right. It blends P.O.D's old rap-rock style with their new epic rock sound almost perfectly. It contains "Roots In Stereo", the best fusion of hip-hop, rock and reggae in music history. It got me into Matisyahu, the reggae artist. It has those classic P.O.D moments- the choruses and riffs are extremely well-done, the sound is epic, powerful and inspirational. This album does so much right. It blends P.O.D's old rap-rock style with their new epic rock sound almost perfectly. It contains "Roots In Stereo", the best fusion of hip-hop, rock and reggae in music history. It got me into Matisyahu, the reggae artist. It has those classic P.O.D moments- the choruses and riffs are extremely well-done, the sound is epic, powerful and inspirational. Finally, it's the first album ever to include a bonus disc with an audio commentary (Limited Edition only), and like wih DVDs, the commentary gives you a greater appreciation and understanding of the songs and their meanings. From the beginning, P.O.D wanted to make the album of their careers, and they almost did it (but not quite).… Expand
  9. JoeS
    Feb 27, 2006
    9
    This is a great album to listen to over and over again. It has some very catchy melodies as well as unique riffs. Enjoy it!
  10. mikes
    Feb 4, 2006
    10
    this cd rocks, and being a christian, its awsome to have christian music that i actually like!
  11. GG
    Feb 8, 2006
    10
    Love the variety! Love the band!
  12. JesusH.Christ
    Mar 18, 2006
    10
    My favourite band.
  13. alans
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Great
  14. RyanS
    Jun 2, 2006
    9
    This album greatly makes up for the somewhat disappointing Payable on Death and returns to the great sound they had in Satellite. I've never heard another group that can mix so many different styles of music into one great album. My personal favorites are Roots in Stereo and Sounds like War.
  15. THABEST
    Jan 28, 2006
    10
    Everyone should buy this record, POD has the best intentions and thankfully the record is worth every penny spent! Regardless of what the haters (see above or dont) say...
  16. AndrewF
    Feb 14, 2006
    10
    Only one word can describe this album: PHENOMENAL. One of the best albums I've heard in a very long time. This is a diverse, powerful and passionate album from a group that has now proven itself to be one of the great bands of our time. If you are a fan of rock music and have any taste at all for brilliant and inspired sounds then you will not be dissappointed.

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    80
    A mature and workmanlike metal monster-piece.
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  2. Billboard
    30
    It is P.O.D.'s lyrics, which are stuck in adolescent neutral, that doom "Testify" to feeling like a relic. [28 Jan 2006]
  3. Blender
    40
    New touches only further dilute P.O.D.'s already watered-down sound. [Jan/Feb 2006, p.96]
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