Back to School (Mini Maggit) cover

Back to School (Mini Maggit)

Deftones · 2001

25 min · 5 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal

An aggressive blend of alternative metal and emotional vulnerability wrapped in a sonic haze of distortion.

Why this album works

'Back to School (Mini Maggit)' is notable for its chart performance, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The title track became an anthem for a generation, encapsulating teenage angst and disillusionment, further solidifying Deftones' influence in the alternative metal scene.
Best for
front-loaded intensity and aggression emotional release through distortion acoustic moments for reflection
Context
Released on March 12, 2001, 'Back to School (Mini Maggit)' came during Deftones' rise following their pivotal album 'White Pony.' This mini-album was a response to their newfound mainstream success and included reimagined acoustic versions of earlier tracks, showcasing their artistic evolution while navigating the nu-metal landscape.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Back to School (Mini Maggit) Standout 3:57
  • 2 Change (In the House of Flies) (acoustic) Standout 4:59
  • 3 I'll Throw Rocks at You Standout 4:49
  • 4 Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) (acoustic) 4:33
  • 5 Pink Maggit 7:32

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