"Boom" is a song by American Christian metal band P.O.D. It was released on April 8, 2002, as the third single from their fourth studio album, Satellite (2001). 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.
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."[3]
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.[4][5] In December 2017, "Boom" was ranked at number four on "The 10 best P.O.D. songs" list by Louder Sound.[6]
Content
"Boom" has often served as the opening song at P.O.D.'s concerts.[7] 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."[8]
Music 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 (aka: Ping Pong) 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 Traa Daniels performs a comically impressive move to win the game, enraging their opponents.
Regarding the video, Curiel stated in 2008, "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."[9]
The music video for "Boom" was No. 8 on TVU's 50 Best Videos of All Time list.[10]
In June 2023, Metal Injection included "Boom" on their "10 Greatest Nü-Metal Music Videos" list, describing it as "So. Much. Fun. Nü-metal took itself too seriously at times, and P.O.D.'s video for "Boom" was the antidote."[11]
Awards
2002 San Diego Music Awards
- Song of the Year[citation needed]
2003 GMA Dove Awards
- Hard Music Recorded Song of the Year[citation needed]
Track listing
- "Boom"
- "Set it Off" (Tweaker Mix)
- "Hollywood" (Live)
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | April 8, 2002 | Alternative radio | Atlantic | [18] |
| April 15, 2002 | [19] | |||
| Australia | June 24, 2002 | CD | [20] |
In popular culture
- The song appeared in the movies Rollerball,[citation needed] Grind,[21] NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience,[22] and Here Comes the Boom,[citation needed] the latter which was named after a lyric from the song.
- The remixed version of the song by The Crystal Method was included on the soundtrack to the 2003 film Biker Boyz.[23]
- It was used by WWE for their Saturday Night's Main Event program from 2006 to 2008.[citation needed]
- It was used in a trailer for the 2011 video game Bulletstorm.[citation needed]
- The song was featured in the third episode of Season 4 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.[24]
- The song was included in the 2013 video game Rocksmith 2014 as downloadable content in the "P.O.D. Song Pack" on May 14, 2019.[25]
References
- ^ Rosenberg, Axl (August 31, 2007). "THE ELEVENTH AND TWELFTH WORST RAP METAL VIDEOS OF ALL TIME". MetalSucks. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ "30 Best Nu Metal Songs, Ranked". Spin Magazine. May 17, 2017.
- ^ Wiederhorn, Jon "P.O.D. To Drop 'Boom,' DVD" MTV.com (December 6, 2001). Retrieved April 6, 2008.
- ^ "It's the End of the World as Clear Channel Knows It". Slate. September 17, 2001. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ Eakin, Marah (September 11, 2015). "Every Single Song Clear Channel Suggested Its Stations Skip Post-9/11". The A.V. Club. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Cam (December 20, 2017). "The 10 best P.O.D. songs". loudersound.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ DiBiase, John P.O.D., Blindside, Lacuna Coil, Hazen Street JesusFreakHideout.com (May 12, 2004). Retrieved April 6, 2008.
- ^ Moring, Mark "Time to Testify" ChristianityToday.com (January 23, 2006). Retrieved April 6, 2008.
- ^ Blatt, Mitchell "P.O.D. Interview: Back Together, New Album in April" Archived April 13, 2008, at the Wayback Machine JuicedSportsBlog.com (2008). Retrieved on April 5, 2008.
- ^ "50 Best Videos of All Time >> TVULIVE.COM". Archived from the original on May 6, 2008. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ Hartmann, Graham (June 14, 2023). "10 Greatest Nü-Metal Music Videos". metalinjection.net. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "P.O.D. – Boom". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ "P.O.D. – Boom" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- ^ "P.O.D. – Boom". Singles Top 100. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ a b "P.O.D. > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". AllMusic. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
- ^ "P.O.D. Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
- ^ "Most-Played Modern Rock Songs of 2002". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 10, no. 51. December 20, 2002. p. 44.
- ^ "Going for Adds". Radio & Records. No. 1447. April 5, 2002. p. 27.
- ^ "Going for Adds". Radio & Records. No. 1448. April 12, 2002. p. 31.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 24th June 2002" (PDF). ARIA. June 24, 2002. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 26, 2002. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ "Grind". allmusic.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience". allmusic.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Biker Boyz". allmusic.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Ferfuson, LaToya "Brooklyn Nine-Nine gets 'weird' in its escape from Coral Palms " avclub.com (2008). Retrieved on September 17, 2016.
- ^ "Rocksmith® 2014 Edition – Remastered – P.O.D. Song Pack". store.steampowered.com. May 14, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
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