The Fundamental Elements of Southtown

The Fundamental Elements of Southtown is the third studio album and major label debut by American Christian metal band P.O.D., released on August 24, 1999 by Atlantic Records. It retains the heaviness of the band's previous albums, but is less punk-influenced and has a higher production value. The song "Southtown" was rerecorded from The Warriors EP (1998), a transitional extended play from Rescue Records to Atlantic Records. The album also includes a cover of U2's 1987 single "Bullet the Blue Sky".

The Fundamental Elements of Southtown went on to become the band's first platinum album, peaking at No. 51 on the Billboard 200 chart in April 2000. It was the 143rd best-selling album of 2000 in the United States. "Southtown" and "Rock the Party (Off the Hook)" became the album's singles in 2000, both of which were accompanied by music videos. An extended play, Limited Edition Bonus CD, was given away for free with the purchase of the album and contains six songs.