B-Sides & Rarities
Deftones · 2005
122 min · 26 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal
A haunting collection blending heavy riffs with ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics that encapsulate Deftones' signature sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'B-Sides & Rarities' came during a period of reflection for Deftones following the critical success of their 2003 album 'Deftones.' This compilation features tracks that showcase the band's evolution, including unreleased songs and alternate versions, marking a transitional phase as they prepared for their next studio project.
- If you like
- alternative metal, nu metal
B-Sides & Rarities is an album by Deftones, released in 2005. A haunting collection blending heavy riffs with ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics that encapsulate Deftones' signature sound. 'B-Sides & Rarities' is significant for its exploration of tracks that span the band's career, offering fans rare insights into their creative process. The album received positive reviews and maintained Deftones' reputation for innovation within alternative metal, further solidifying their influence on subsequent nu metal and post-hardcore bands. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Sides & Rarities sound like?
A haunting collection blending heavy riffs with ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics that encapsulate Deftones' signature sound. Rooted in alternative metal and nu metal.
What makes B-Sides & Rarities by Deftones notable?
'B-Sides & Rarities' is significant for its exploration of tracks that span the band's career, offering fans rare insights into their creative process. The album received positive reviews and maintained Deftones' reputation for innovation within alternative metal, further solidifying their influence on subsequent nu metal and post-hardcore bands. Released in 2005, 'B-Sides & Rarities' came during a period of reflection for Deftones following the critical success of their 2003 album 'Deftones.' This compilation features tracks that showcase the band's evolution, including unreleased songs and alternate versions, marking a transitional phase as they prepared for their next studio project.
Who is B-Sides & Rarities for?
B-Sides & Rarities works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on B-Sides & Rarities?
B-Sides & Rarities has 26 tracks, running approximately 122 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Savory Standout 4:35
- 2 Wax and Wane 4:09
- 3 Change (In the House of Flies) (acoustic) Standout 5:16
- 4 Simple Man 6:19
- 5 Sinatra 4:43
- 6 No Ordinary Love 5:34
- 7 Teenager (Idiot version) Standout 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
Release Date
October 4, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
122 min 35 sec
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