Covers
Deftones · 2011
47 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal
A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and heavy guitar riffs, showcasing Deftones' diverse influences through innovative reinterpretations.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo listening experience haunting melodies for introspection emotional reinterpretations of classics
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'Covers' is a unique collection of reinterpretations that came after the band's critically acclaimed album 'Diamond Eyes'. By this time, Deftones had solidified their reputation for genre-blending and were exploring a more experimental approach, influenced by their previous successes and personal growth as artists.
- If you like
- alternative metal, nu metal
Covers is an album by Deftones, released in 2011. A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and heavy guitar riffs, showcasing Deftones' diverse influences through innovative reinterpretations. 'Covers' stands out for its ability to bring together various musical styles while paying tribute to influential songs, contributing to Deftones' legacy. The album showcases their versatility and creativity, further solidifying their status within the alternative metal scene, despite not achieving chart-topping success like their earlier works. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Covers sound like?
A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and heavy guitar riffs, showcasing Deftones' diverse influences through innovative reinterpretations. Rooted in alternative metal and nu metal.
What makes Covers by Deftones notable?
'Covers' stands out for its ability to bring together various musical styles while paying tribute to influential songs, contributing to Deftones' legacy. The album showcases their versatility and creativity, further solidifying their status within the alternative metal scene, despite not achieving chart-topping success like their earlier works. Released in 2011, 'Covers' is a unique collection of reinterpretations that came after the band's critically acclaimed album 'Diamond Eyes'. By this time, Deftones had solidified their reputation for genre-blending and were exploring a more experimental approach, influenced by their previous successes and personal growth as artists.
Who is Covers for?
Covers works well if you're into steady mid-tempo listening experience, haunting melodies for introspection and emotional reinterpretations of classics.
How many songs are on Covers?
Covers has 11 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drive 4:49
- 2 Caress 3:34
- 3 Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want 2:06
- 4 No Ordinary Love Standout 5:30
- 5 Savory 4:37
- 6 Do You Believe 3:28
- 7 Simple Man Standout 6:22
- 8 Ghosts 4:29
- 9 The Chauffeur Standout 5:25
- 10 If Only Tonight We Could Sleep (live) 5:06
- 11 Sleep Walk 2:29
Release Date
January 1, 2011
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
47 min 55 sec
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