The Fundamental Elements of Southtown

The Fundamental Elements of Southtown is the third studio album and major label debut by American Christian nu metal band P.O.D., released on August 24, 1999, by Atlantic Records. The song "Southtown" was re-recorded from The Warriors EP (1998), a transitional EP from Rescue Records to Atlantic Records. The album 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 EP, Limited Edition Bonus CD, was given away for free with the purchase of the album and contains six songs.