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"Southtown" is the debut single by the Christian metal band P.O.D. It was released in February 2000 from the band's major label debut album, The Fundamental Elements of Southtown. An earlier version of the song originally appeared on The Warriors EP.[2]
| "Southtown" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by P.O.D. | ||||
| from the album The Fundamental Elements of Southtown | ||||
| Released | February 2000 (rock radio) | |||
| Recorded | November 17, 1998 (The Warriors EP version) February–April 1999 | |||
| Genre | Nu metal[1] | |||
| Length | 4:08 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Noah Bernardo, Marcos Curiel, Traa Daniels, Sonny Sandoval | |||
| Producer(s) | Howard Benson | |||
| P.O.D. singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
editThe song's music video was directed by Marcos Siega edited by David Mendel, and photographed by cinematographer Steve Gainer ASC ASK. It features the band performing amongst a crowd.[3]
Track listing
edit- US promo single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Southtown" | 4:07 |
| 2. | "Southtown" (intro edit) | 3:33 |
- German promo single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Southtown" (album version) | 4:07 |
Chart and sales
edit| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[4] | 31 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks[5] | 28 |
Covers
editThe song was covered by American metalcore band the Ghost Inside for the 2014 cover compilation album Punk Goes 90s Vol. 2.[6]
References
edit- ^ Maude, James (6 August 2021). "Welcome to the Dark Side: 15 Essential Nu Metal Classics for the New Psychos in the Scene". escYOUnited. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ Huey, Steve. "The Warriors - P.O.D." AllMusic. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- ^ "P.O.D. - Southtown (Video shot to LP version)". YouTube. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- ^ "P.O.D. > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ "P.O.D. Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
- ^ "Fearless Records Reveal 'Punk Goes 90s Vol. 2' Tracklisting - News". Rock Sound. February 6, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2015.