Album Rating: 4.5

I couldn't help but chuckle reading this review yesterday, assuming that the stream of near instant 5s was nothing but typcial Deftones hyperbole. I was also relatively unimpressed by the self-titled track upon release, so I was more or less expecting another Gore (which wasn't bad, but was quite average in relation to KNY and DE). My skepticsm was certainly shattered. This album is the perfect balance of the metal, shoegaze, and dream pop sounds that they have been swimming in since White Pony, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that Frank Delgado's synth/sampling work is on the front end of the mix on many of these songs too, giving a darker atmosphere that reminds me a bit of mid-to-late 80s Depeche Mode. There's also not a weak track on here, which I can't say about any other Deftones album. It's basically the album that I have been wanting to hear since Saturday Night Wrist, and easily surpasses it and White Pony for me, given that both albums have have songs that I have never been too crazy about. Not sure about a 5 yet, but it is definitely their most consistent, polished, and most passionate album so far. The self-titled track also sounds much better within the context of the album as a whole, right after Headless.

Album Rating: 4.0

the first listen of a record as hype as this one was for me always goes like “is this as good as I hoped?” for the full run time

Album Rating: 4.0

Yeah I don't understand how anyone can call this predictable. The band has definitely stepped up their musical game on this record, even outshining Chino at some moments.

Album Rating: 4.0

the t/t is better on the record because it’s the catchiest chino and this album doesn’t have a *ton* of super catchy moments from him (to me) so it’s definitely welcome

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The intro to Radiant City just gets me every time, fucking PERFECT.

Album Rating: 4.0

sergio vega = hidden star of this record



Also, headless = song of the year

Album Rating: 4.0

Ohms is probably the best Deftones closer that isn't Pink Maggit



I don't know what else is even close tbh lmao

Album Rating: 4.0

MX and This Place Is Death are both pretty good too

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

THEM SNAPZ

Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound Off

Am I the only one slightly underwhelmed? Better than Gore but less than Diamond eyes and Koi.

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

"Ohms is probably the best Deftones closer that isn't Pink Maggit"



Yup, and it works WAY better with the whole album behind it.

Album Rating: 4.0

crisper than a goddamn Pringle

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

"Am I the only one slightly underwhelmed? Better than Gore but less than Diamond eyes and Koi."



Hopefully yes.

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

I will break my ears any day over The Spell of Mathematics

Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off

Seems I'm already a little late to the party but uhhh yeah this album is really something. Maybe their moodiest work since the 90s? And definitely less hooks than you'd expect. I hear bits and pieces of all their records scattered throughout, and something new also. The serious improvement in production over Gore is a big plus.

Can't say I'm totally blown away immediately, but it does seem like the kind of album to reward repeat listening

Album Rating: 4.0

"Ohms is probably the best Deftones closer that isn't Pink Maggit







I don't know what else is even close tbh lmao"



riviere tho

Album Rating: 4.0

That sergio intro on Radiant City and when the guitars kick in is fucking nasty.

Album Rating: 4.0

request a name change to snapz in a teacup pls

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

god I just might fuck around and do that

Album Rating: 4.5

Definitely the best Chino album by any stretch of the imagination. It's shocking how great he sounds here.