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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • front-loaded intensity and aggression
  • emotional release through distortion
  • acoustic moments for reflection
  • gradual build to cathartic end

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • dislike of emotional vulnerability

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Glassjaw· System of a Down· A Perfect Circle

Tracklist

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

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

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