Adrenaline
Deftones · 1995
47 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal
A raw sonic explosion blending heavy riffs with atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on October 3, 1995, 'Adrenaline' was Deftones' debut album, emerging during the burgeoning nu-metal scene. The band was still relatively unknown, but this album would lay the groundwork for their unique sound that combined heavy metal with alternative influences, setting the stage for future releases.
- If you like
- alternative metal, nu metal
Adrenaline is an album by Deftones, released in 1995. A raw sonic explosion blending heavy riffs with atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics. 'Adrenaline' is significant for its role in defining the nu-metal genre alongside bands like Korn and Limp Bizkit. Although it received mixed reviews initially, it has since been recognized for its innovative sound and has influenced countless artists within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Adrenaline sound like?
A raw sonic explosion blending heavy riffs with atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics. Rooted in alternative metal and nu metal.
What makes Adrenaline by Deftones notable?
'Adrenaline' is significant for its role in defining the nu-metal genre alongside bands like Korn and Limp Bizkit. Although it received mixed reviews initially, it has since been recognized for its innovative sound and has influenced countless artists within the genre. Released on October 3, 1995, 'Adrenaline' was Deftones' debut album, emerging during the burgeoning nu-metal scene. The band was still relatively unknown, but this album would lay the groundwork for their unique sound that combined heavy metal with alternative influences, setting the stage for future releases.
Who is Adrenaline for?
Adrenaline works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Adrenaline?
Adrenaline has 11 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bored Standout 4:05
- 2 Minus Blindfold 4:04
- 3 One Weak 4:28
- 4 Nosebleed 4:26
- 5 Lifter 4:43
- 6 Root Standout 3:41
- 7 7 Words Standout 3:43
- 8 Birthmark 4:18
- 9 Engine No. 9 3:25
- 10 Fireal 6:35
- 11 Fist 3:35
Release Date
October 3, 1995
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
47 min 7 sec
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