Released 21 years ago this October
B-Sides & Rarities
Deftones · 2005
122 min · 26 tracks · alternative metal
An atmospheric collection of haunting melodies and raw energy, showcasing Deftones' signature blend of heaviness and introspective lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Change (In the House of Flies) (acoustic) — This acoustic version strips down the original's heavy instrumentation, allowing the emotional weight of the lyrics to emerge more poignantly, revealing a different layer to the band's artistry.
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Savory Start here — As a previously unreleased track, Savory embodies the band’s signature sound with its dynamic shifts between melodic verses and aggressive choruses, making it a standout addition to their catalog.
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My Own Summer (Shove It) — This track captures the quintessential Deftones sound with its infectious hooks and driving rhythms, serving as a reminder of their impactful presence in the nu metal genre.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A collection of rarities that showcases their sound but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- heavy emotional landscapes· chaotic adolescence
- Career context
- Released in 2005, B-Sides & Rarities comes after Deftones' critically acclaimed album, Saturday Night Wrist. At this point in their career, the band was exploring new dimensions in their sound while also revisiting earlier works, presenting a compilation that reflects their evolution and dedication to craft.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Glassjaw· System of a Down· A Perfect Circle
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Savory Start here 4:35
- 2 Wax and Wane 4:09
- 3 Change (In the House of Flies) (acoustic) 5:16
- 4 Simple Man 6:19
- 5 Sinatra 4:43
- 6 No Ordinary Love 5:34
- 7 Teenager (Idiot version) 3:45
- 8 Crenshaw Punch/I’ll Throw Rocks at You 4:48
- 9 Black Moon 3:18
- 10 If Only Tonight We Could Sleep 5:07
- 11 Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want 2:01
- 12 Digital Bath (acoustic) 4:48
- 13 The Chauffeur 5:21
- 14 Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) (acoustic) 4:32
Disc 2
- 1 7 Words 3:41
- 2 Bored 4:50
- 3 My Own Summer (Shove It) 4:41
- 4 Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) 5:46
- 5 Change (In the House of Flies) 5:17
- 6 Back to School (Mini Maggit) 5:17
- 7 Digital Bath 6:40
- 8 Minerva 6:08
- 9 Hexagram 4:40
- 10 Bloody Cape 4:12
- 11 Engine Number 9 3:22
- 12 Root (DVD bonus feature) 3:37
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Worship and Tribute
Glassjaw
Features a similar blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics, reflecting chaotic emotional landscapes.
The Artist in the Ambulance
Thrice
Combines heavy instrumentation with ethereal melodies and personal themes of struggle and reflection.
They're Only Chasing Safety
Underoath
Shares a haunting atmosphere and emotional depth, with a mix of post-hardcore intensity and introspective moments.
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