What makes Prayers/Triangles by Deftones notable?

This album highlights Deftones' willingness to embrace electronic elements within their music, further influencing the genre's landscape. The remix by Com Truise, a notable figure in synthwave, garnered attention for its innovative blend of styles and contributed to the growing crossover between metal and electronic music communities. Upon the release of 'Prayers/Triangles', Deftones were well-established in the alternative metal scene, having released their acclaimed album 'Koi No Yokan' in 2012. This remix EP showcases their continued evolution and experimentation with sound, retaining their core identity while exploring new auditory territories.

How many songs are on Prayers/Triangles?

Prayers/Triangles has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Prayers/Triangles

Deftones · 2016

3 min · 1 track · alternative metal

A layered sonic landscape melds ethereal synths with Deftones' signature heavy riffs, creating a hypnotic and immersive experience.

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Prayers / Triangles (Com Truise remix) — This track exemplifies the fusion of Deftones' heavy sound with retro synth textures, highlighting their ability to innovate within both metal and electronic genres.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

This single showcases Deftones' blend of heavy riffs and electronic elements, creating an immersive sound but lacks depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

The track features a slow build-up with layered synths that gradually introduce heavy guitar riffs, creating a dynamic contrast.
The remix maintains a consistent tempo throughout, allowing the listener to immerse in the evolving soundscape without abrupt changes.
The arrangement emphasizes atmospheric elements, with vocal samples woven into the background rather than taking center stage.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Showcases Deftones' embrace of electronic elements, diverging from their established sound.
Themes: futuristic soundscapes· heavy guitar riffs· electronic evolution
Career context: Upon the release of 'Prayers/Triangles', Deftones were well-established in the alternative metal scene, having released their acclaimed album 'Koi No Yokan' in 2012. This remix EP showcases their continued evolution and experimentation with sound, retaining their core identity while exploring new auditory territories.
Stylistic neighbors: Glassjaw· System of a Down· A Perfect Circle