Album Rating: 3.5

Theres a clean version?

I wish they were a bit more consistent like they were back in the day. Some bands pull off diversity well. Some bands need a bit of work at that.

Album Rating: 4.0

Yes, but it's only Pink Cellphones with the buttfucks are censored and that last minute is cut off.



And by 'more consistent', do you mean they kinda lost it just because of the lackluster that is their selftitled? That's really the only bad album they have released IMO. I also can see why the oldschool fans/metalheads would dislike White Pony, which is an incredible album.

Album Rating: 3.5

And by 'more consistent', do you mean they kinda lost it just because of the lackluster that is their selftitled? That's really the only bad album they have released IMO. I also can see why the oldschool fans/metalheads would dislike White Pony, which is an incredible album.

Album Rating: 4.0

Haha, I knew the second I metioned the selftitled it was one you rather enjoyed. I find it quite unfocused without any original melody. They tried to make a heavy album but it's just comes off too forced without any punch.



This would be how it ranks for me:



White Pony>SNW>AtF>Adrenaline>>>...>>>Selftitled

Album Rating: 3.5

Haha, I knew the second I metioned the selftitled it was one you rather enjoyed.

Album Rating: 4.0

Cherry Waves and Hole in the Earth are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good.

Album Rating: 4.0

Usually I hate to rank albums like this because it makes some look bad. That being said, the greatness of the Deftones' albums though in order is very close.



And yes, actually I enjoy Hexagram too

Album Rating: 3.5

Agreed, its like trying to find a bad Tool or Opeth album (at least that feels like a good example to me). They are all good except some are alot better than others.



Mr. S4nch3z, I respect you opinion immensely because you put reasoning behind your pros/ cons. I don't usually see that around here. Most of the time its, "I like this album, its awesome" or "these guys sound bland"!

Album Rating: 4.0

Thank you very much wizard, it's probably the least I can do for the music I enjoy. But it's right, mostly it's just "awesome", "sucks" etc. Missing some in-depth here sometimes.

Agreed, its like trying to find a bad Tool or Opeth album (at least that feels like a good example to me).

Album Rating: 4.0

Pink Cellphones is the back bone of this album, seriously.

Album Rating: 4.0

GOD I hope that was sarcasm...

Album Rating: 4.0

I liked this more than White Pony.This Message Edited On 04.09.08

Album Rating: 4.5

i have a lot to say:



First off, Dfelon, congratulations for one of the best reviews on Sputnik. It's the reason I have Saturday Night Wrist, or White Pony, or Around The Fur, or Adrenaline. You nail everything so please know I respect you as a brutha.



This album is so fucking awesome, within the riffage and epicness, it has this awesome background, thanks to Delgado, that really sets the mood of the album. I'm listening to it right now, and i think it's my favorite album by them, or a complete tie with White Pony. I just have this image in my head, I want to write a book or short story on this scene i get in my head whenever I hear it.



Everything is in it's right place. You spoke of the bad tracks, Rapture, Mein and Pink Cellphone. Rapture is no worse or better then Korea or Elite off of White Pony. It's not bad. I'm hearing Mein right now, and it has great verses and the opening riff is very interesting, but the chorus brings it down.



Now with Pink Cellphone, really not a terrible song. It has this very interesting shtik to it, the lyrics do make sence, if you listen to it. Anne Hardy doesn't just talk about handjobs and hot karling for no reason. I'll agree that it completely disrupts the flow of the album, but it is cool if you accept it a bit.



Now the good tracks are fucking good. Deftones produce the best hardcore song I've ever heard, Rats! Rats! Rats! Cherry Waves is breathtaking, as is Xerces. Kimdracula just doesn't speak to me. Riviere is a perfect closer to such an epic album.



Now with comparisons, It's so god damn hard to place this ahead of White Pony, but this just speaks to me on a deeper level. It's not as frightening, more reflective. White Pony is more of a horrific nightmare, when you wake from it in a gasp, while Saturday Night Wrist is a type of dream where it shifts, from being painful, to soothing and happy, in a sadistic type of way. It speaks to me just a bit more. White Pony is a bit too focused on being frightening and suspenceful, this just is reflective and interesting.



Now to the others. I don't have s/t, Around The Fur is good, (Be Quiet And Drive is amazing) but overall its not quite as good. Adrenaline was immature and Deftones hadn't found themselves yet.



Now I await Eros, with incredible expectations.This Message Edited On 04.17.08

Album Rating: 4.5

aw man Kimdracula is one of my faves...glad to see you getting into one of the most solid bands in the world.

Album Rating: 3.0

Can't Believe how much everyone loves this album. I HATE IT. Im a Huge Deftones fan and all of their other stuff is amazing. s/t not quite as awesome as the others but still good. I've been trying to make myself like this album but I just can't



Beware is a good track though

Album Rating: 4.0

great review. I lov this album..but fucking uuuddgdghms select pusy shit song is a weak spot

Album Rating: 3.0

^^ the konami code song is the best off this cd, actually. Cherry waves is a close second. Great cd, can't wait to get the rest of their stuff soon.

Album Rating: 4.5

Completely agree that song is amazing...whole album is b ut i think Kimdracula is y favorite...instrumental is definitely a highlight however.

Album Rating: 4.5

I've been a Deftones fan since "Around the Fur", and I have all of their albums. This is such a big step up from self titled.

Album Rating: 4.5

Quite possibly my favorite Deftones album. Around The Fur still has me by the balls, though.



And for the record: Pink Cellphone is funny, but not necessary.