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Circles
Rock · 2018

Circles

P.O.D.

Polished alternative rock blending San Diego reggae grooves with heavy, rhythmic foundations for a sound defined by melodic resilience and spiritual grit.

September 28, 2018 · Mascot Records (2)

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Circles represents a fascinating evolution for P.O.D., moving away from the raw, jagged edges of their early nu metal days toward a sound that is both more polished and more atmospheric. It feels like a late-afternoon drive along the California coast: there is a weight to the riffs, but it is tempered by a pervasive sense of light and melodic openness. The band manages to retain their signature heavy syncopation while embracing a modern rock sheen that allows their choruses to soar higher than ever before. It is an album that sounds expensive and deliberate, trading chaos for craft.

Moments Worth Listening For
the way the title track 'Circles' shifts from a moody, atmospheric verse into a massive, radio-ready chorus that feels like a breakthrough
the aggressive, old-school rap-metal flow in 'Rockin' with the Best' that recalls the band's early 2000s energy
the subtle reggae skank of the guitars in 'Always Southern California' that anchors the track in the band's San Diego roots
the bridge of 'Dreaming' where the heavy distortion drops away to reveal a surprisingly tender melodic core
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Circles sound next to the rest of P.O.D.'s catalogue?

Golden Hour+4.0σ

Golden Hour saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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