Album Rating: 4.0

^hopefully an indication that the band realized they should go back to nick and let stephen write more songs/riffs

Album Rating: 4.0

Just thought I’d stop by and say Pink Cellphone is the worst thing in existence.



greasy filthy handjobs

Album Rating: 4.0

As much as I love SNW I have to agree with that. That single outro ruins what would easily be an easy 5 for me.

Album Rating: 5.0

“Gore > Adrenaline”

Are you guys smoking crack??

Album Rating: 5.0

Agreed with hep; Gore is the worst.

Album Rating: 2.5

Gore is dookie

Album Rating: 4.0

Gore is better than Adrenaline and also lol at Gore being a complete KNY retread, those two records have nothing in common thematically or stylistically.

Album Rating: 4.5

Imagine thinking Gore and KNY have nothing in common



I still like Gore to a certain extent... but it’s definitely the most style-over-substance album they’ve ever made.

Album Rating: 5.0

I’ve always thought the common consensus was that KNY was a retread of Diamond Eyes...

That I can understand, even though I think KNY is that formula perfected. But I can’t understand someone thinking that Gore is a ripoff of Koi.

Album Rating: 4.5

How is KNY a retread of DE? KNY is like their most dense, gorgeous, ambitious album and probably my favorite from them.

DE is half nu-metal throwback and half stuff like White Pony and SNW.

Gore also isn't a retread, it's their lightest release and most varied probably. All are great in their own ways.

Album Rating: 5.0

And what exactly is everyone’s problem with Gore aside from the admittedly shit production? I still think it’s one of their weaker albums but Prayers / Triangles, Geometric Headdress, Hearts / Wires (dat intro), the t/t, Phantom Bride, and Rubicon are just as good as any of their best tracks.

Album Rating: 4.5

Agreed completely.

Gore would be one of my favorites if it didn't sound so bad in places, purely due to the production and mixing.

Album Rating: 5.0

“How is KNY a retread of DE? KNY is like their most dense, gorgeous, ambitious album and probably my favorite from them.”



I agree completely, and Koi is my favorite Deftones record btw. I’ve always felt those two records work really well as companion pieces, I just think they both have a lot in common is all.

Album Rating: 2.5

I just think Gore is boring and the band sounds like they're on autopilot

Album Rating: 5.0

to each his own friend but I just disagree. Watching performances like this:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrjkjeSBtEk&app=desktop

make it seem like they’re just as inspired as ever. I caught them live twice right after Gore dropped and they were two of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

Album Rating: 5.0

double post

Album Rating: 4.5

I can see DE and KNY kind of being companion albums, they definitely have some similarities.

A main reason Gore doesn't connect with some fans is the shitty production/mixing coupled with lighter songwriting, even more hard rock and dream pop than before, so all of that together makes it more elusive and less engaging.

Album Rating: 5.0

I hear that but I’ve always loved the shoegaze-y moments in their discography so I guess that’s why I love it so much. The transition from Geometric Headdress to Hearts is sublime, and LMIRL’s intro is just gorgeous.

Album Rating: 4.5

Yeah I agree, it's nice that Chino loves dream pop and shoegazing while Stephen Carpenter and maybe others in the band are more metal inclined. Makes for a nice balance.

Album Rating: 3.5

I'm dying for any hints about the direction of the new album, the suspense is killing me