When Angels and Serpents Dance juxtaposes light and dark, heavy and soft. This is an ecclectic and diverse album, with tracks that will please fans from across the spectrum of rock and metal. Lyrically this is P.O.D.'s darkest album, songs such as the reggae track I'll Be Ready speak of spiritual struggle, whilst accoustic track Tell Me Why? and Rise Against speak of socio-political struggle. Yet remarkably hope prevails throughout the lyrical themes. Musically, the return of Marcos Curiel is prevalent, tracks It Can't Rain Everyday and Roman Empire exhibiting his Spanish/Santana-esque flare! Curiel's prog-rock influences are also discernable in the new album, especially on track Condescending. There are several artist collaborations, which add to the diversity of the album. Mike Muir of Suicidal Tendencies, Paige Hamilton of Helmet and the daughters of Bob Marley make appearances to enrich the band's already rich creativity. People who bought and enjoyed previous P.O.D. albums will enjoy WA&SD, for example It Can't Rain Everyday is reminiscent of Youth of the Nation. Yet WA&SD does not just hark back to the 'glory days' of P.O.D.'s past successes but strives forward in its musical, vocal and lyrical progression. This is a sophisticated and matured P.O.D. and an album that cannot be easily pigeonholed and does not follow current trends. An excellent album from a recently re-united band.