Boom (P.O.D. song)

Infobox Single
Name = Boom


Artist = P.O.D.
from Album = Satellite
B-side =
Released = April 2002 (rock radio) May 2002 (pop radio)
Format = CD single, 7"
Recorded = 2001 at Bay 7 in Valley Village, California and Sparky Dark in Calabasas, California
Genre = Nu metal
Rapcore
Length = 3:08
Label = Atlantic
Writer = P.O.D.
Producer = Howard Benson
P.O.D.
Certification =
Chart position =
Last single = "Youth of the Nation" (2002)
This single = "Boom" (2002)
Next single = "Satellite" (2002)

"Boom" is the third single off P.O.D.'s second major label studio album "Satellite". While it did not chart as well as the album's previous singles, the song has appeared significantly in film and television. "Boom (The Crystal Method remix)" was included on the remix album "Community Service" and as a bonus track on the special edition re-release of "Satellite" available August 27, 2002. A limited edition, gatefold picture disc of the single was also available in the UK.

"Boom" has often served as the opening song at P.O.D.'s concerts. [DiBiase, John [http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/concerts/PODWorldTour2004.asp P.O.D., Blindside, Lacuna Coil, Hazen Street] JesusFreakHideout.com (May 12, 2004). Retrieved April 6, 2008.] The song's lyrics revolve around the band and their San Diego background, describing the group's rise to popularity with lines like "rock the masses, from Madrid to Calabasas." However, the explosive, multitracked "Boom!" of the chorus gives the song its impact and versatility as a soundtrack piece. In contrast to P.O.D.'s more faith-oriented tracks, "Boom" has been described by vocalist Sonny Sandoval as "just a fun rock song." [Moring, Mark [http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2006/pod-0106.html "Time to "Testify"] ChristianityToday.com (January 23, 2006). Retrieved April 6, 2008.]

Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, "Boom" was the only P.O.D. song included on the list of songs deemed inappropriate by Clear Channel Communications.

The single's release followed a highly successful yet dark, brooding tone in "Youth of the Nation." Guitarist Marcos Curiel stated, "We wanted to go back to the spirit we had with 'Alive' and have a song that encourages people to be happy and thankful that they're alive. . . We wanted to say, 'Let's not forget how to have fun this time.' 'Boom' is just raw, in your face. When we play it live, the crowd just goes nuts. Fists are in the air and the pit's going." [Wiederhorn, Jon [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1451330/20011205/pod.jhtml "P.O.D. To Drop 'Boom,' DVD"] MTV.com (December 6, 2001). Retrieved April 6, 2008.]

Appearances

"Boom" is the theme song to "Saturday Night's Main Event" as of its 2006 revival. The song as well as "Alive" have both been used by ESPN and other sporting events. As of 2008, the song is also heard going into the first commercial break of ESPN's "College GameDay".

The song also appears in the films "Rollerball", "Biker Boyz", "Grind", and "NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience", the latter two being the Crystal Method remix. "Boom" is included on compilation albums such as "Triple M's New Stuff Vol. 4" and "Wired-up 2" as well.

The song is played during White Sox games when closer Bobby Jenks enters the game.

Video

The music video for "Boom" was recorded in the first quarter of 2002 and directed by Gavin Bowden, debuting in May with heavy rotation on MTV2 and MMUSA. It is an unusual video for P.O.D. in its obvious sense of humor; "Boom" revolves around a table tennis tournament between the band, dressed in orange jumpsuits, and a Swedish team played by fellow Christian metal group Blindside. The latter group was heavily supported by P.O.D. during this time and signed by them under the Elektra Records subsidiary, 3 Points. The teams are evenly matched until Marcos Curiel performs a comically impressive move to win the game, enraging their opponents.

Regarding the video, Curiel stated, "The funny thing is, people take us really seriously. We are a serious band, but we know that, at times, we don’t have to take ourselves so seriously. We have fun. That’s why we went ahead and did a video like 'Boom.' We wanted to show people that we could have fun. They have a movie out now called "Balls of Fury", but we did that same topic back in the day." [Blatt, Mitchell [http://juicedsportsblog.com/2008/03/marcos-curiel-interview.html "P.O.D. Interview: Back Together, New Album in April"] JuicedSportsBlog.com (2008). Retrieved on April 5, 2008.]

The music video for "Boom" was #8 on [http://tvulive.com/50bestvideos.htm TVU's 50 Best Videos of All Time] list.

Track listing

# Boom
# Set it Off (Tweaker Mix)
# Hollywood (Live)

Charts

Awards

2002 San Diego Music Awards

* Song of the Year

=2003 GMA Dove Awards=

* Hard Music Recorded Song of the Year

References

External links

* [http://www.starpulse.com/Music/P.O.D./Videos/24391/ "Boom" music video @ StarPulse.com]