Released 20 years ago
Saturday Night Wrist
Deftones · 2006
51 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
A swirling blend of atmospheric heaviness and introspective melodies that captures the complexity of emotional turmoil.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hole in the Earth Start here — This opening track sets a haunting tone with its atmospheric instrumentation and powerful vocals, encapsulating the album's exploration of inner conflict.
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Cherry Waves — The track features intricate dynamics between gentle melodies and heavy riffs, showcasing the band's ability to blend softness with intensity.
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Rapture — With its rhythmic complexity and evocative lyrics, this song exemplifies Deftones' unique sound while drawing listeners into an immersive experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental structures and emotional depth contribute to its distinctiveness within alternative metal.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build intensity with layered guitars and dynamic shifts, while the fourth track introduces a more melodic and atmospheric sound.
- Several tracks feature unconventional song structures, such as abrupt tempo changes and extended instrumental sections that create a sense of unpredictability.
- The album closes with a gradual fade-out on the final track, allowing for a lingering emotional impact rather than a sudden end.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive emotional landscapes
- haunting atmospheric textures
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- contemplative late-night vibes
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Explores new sounds and emotional depth, marking a departure from previous styles.
- Themes
- personal turmoil· dreamlike heaviness· post-relationship longing
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Saturday Night Wrist marked Deftones' fifth studio album during a period of artistic exploration following their acclaimed release, 2003's Deftones. The band faced lineup changes and personal struggles, which influenced the darker themes and experimental sounds present in this record, showcasing their evolution beyond nu metal into more diverse sonic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Glassjaw· System of a Down· A Perfect Circle
Tracklist
- 1 Hole in the Earth Start here 4:09
- 2 Rapture 3:25
- 3 Beware 6:00
- 4 Cherry Waves 5:17
- 5 Mein 3:59
- 6 U,U,D,D,L,R,L,R,A,B,Select,Start 4:12
- 7 Xerces 3:42
- 8 Rats!Rats!Rats! 4:00
- 9 Pink Cellphone 5:04
- 10 Combat 4:46
- 11 Kimdracula 3:15
- 12 Rivière 3:45
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Kid A
Radiohead
Shares a haunting atmosphere and emotional complexity, blending experimental sounds with introspective themes.
The Fragile
Nine Inch Nails
Explores personal turmoil and raw intensity through layered textures and a mix of heaviness and delicacy.
Thirteenth Step
A Perfect Circle
Captures post-relationship longing with atmospheric soundscapes and a focus on emotional depth and introspection.
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