Saturday Night Wrist
Deftones · 2006
51 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal
A haunting blend of atmospheric textures and raw intensity that captures the band's emotional complexity.
Why this album works
'Saturday Night Wrist' received positive reviews, debuting at number 10 on the Billboard 200 and solidifying Deftones' position as pioneers in alternative metal. The album's exploration of emotional depth and sonic experimentation influenced subsequent artists in the genre and contributed to the band's enduring legacy.
- Best for
- immersive emotional landscapes haunting atmospheric textures dynamic shifts in intensity
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Saturday Night Wrist' is Deftones' fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Deftones' (2003). At this point, the band was navigating personal and creative struggles, including lineup changes and tensions within the group, which shaped the album's darker and more introspective sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Lana Del Rey· Moby· Beck· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos· Ariana Grande· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hole in the Earth Standout 4:09
- 2 Rapture Standout 3:25
- 3 Beware 6:00
- 4 Cherry Waves Standout 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
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