Deftones
Deftones · 2003
47 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal
A dynamic blend of atmospheric melodies and heavy riffs, showcasing Deftones' signature sound evolution.
Why this album works
'Deftones' debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, reinforcing the band's stature in the alternative metal scene. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach, influencing countless artists within the genre and contributing to a broader acceptance of experimental sounds in heavy music.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- By the time of its release in 2003, 'Deftones' was the band's self-titled fourth studio album, following their commercially successful 'White Pony'. This period marked a significant phase of artistic exploration for the band as they sought to expand their sound beyond the nu-metal genre that initially defined them.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Lana Del Rey· Moby· Beck· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos· Ariana Grande· Sonic Youth
- If this clicks, go next to
- Saturday Night Wrist — Continues the atmospheric sound with more experimental elements.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Hexagram".
- 1 Hexagram Start here 4:09
- 2 Needles and Pins 3:23
- 3 Minerva Standout 4:17
- 4 Good Morning Beautiful 3:28
- 5 Deathblow 5:28
- 6 When Girls Telephone Boys 4:36
- 7 Battle‐Axe 5:01
- 8 Lucky You 4:10
- 9 Bloody Cape Standout 3:37
- 10 Anniversary of an Uninteresting Event 3:57
- 11 Moana 5:04
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