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Circles is the tenth studio album by American Christian metal band P.O.D. The album was released on November 16, 2018, via Mascot Records.

Circles
Studio album by P.O.D.
Released	November 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
Length	37:10
Label	Mascot
Producer	The Heavy
P.O.D. chronology
The Awakening (2015) Circles (2018)
Singles from Circles
"Listening for the Silence" Released: October 9, 2018

Background

In August 2017, the group released "Soundboy Killa" as a promotional single from the album. Later that year, the quartet travelled the United States and South America on the Soundboy Killaz with Powerflo, Alien Ant Farm and Fire from the Gods.[1]

In September 2018, the ensemble released title track "Circles",[2] followed by "Listening for the Silence",[3] which peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.[4]

The group worked on the record with Los Angeles production duo The Heavy, the most extensive collaboration the group has done.

The title of the album, possesses multiple meanings to lead vocalist Sonny Sandoval, who stated that "Part of the thought was, 'Man, is this new beginning for P.O.D., or is the beautiful end?'".[5]

Sound and composition

Blabbermouth.net stated that "The rap-driven "Rockin' With The Best" has an old-school P.O.D. sound that nods to the Beastie Boys, while "Always Southern California" is a reggae-inflected rocker and the groove-heavy "Soundboy Killa" is a hip-hop/metal hybrid", going on to say that "The dynamic title track even boasts moody electronic flourishes, glassy piano, and laid-back rapping verses".[6]

Track listing

Charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[7]	12
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[8]	93

Credits

P.O.D.

• Sonny Sandoval – vocals
• Marcos Curiel – lead guitar
• Traa Daniels – bass guitar
• Wuv Bernardo – drums; rhythm guitar

Production

• The Heavy - producer
• Cameron Webb - producer on "Listening for the Silence" & "Soundboy Killa"

References

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