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THE REVIEW
With this second album, Deftones make their mark on the world as a unique band in the nu-metal scene. As children of the Californian crossover, they continue the path paved by Rage Against The Machine. In this work, the influence of Korn is still present, but it is already clear that the Sacramento quartet has personality and talent to spare.
The sound is the classic Californian crossover, but hardcore prevails over rap. The greatness of the band lies in creating a powerful and pounding sound, yet simultaneously achieving impeccable melodic openings that leave no escape. “Around the Fur”, “Be Quiet and Drive”,“Lotion”, and “Dai the Flu” are admirable examples of the uniqueness of Deftones, powerful and perversely melodic with Chino Moreno's devastating voice now whispering, now roaring.
In the album, there are still some vaguely trashy tracks that disturb the beguiling beauty of the songs, tracks that the band will eliminate with their next album “White Pony”, which will transcend nu-metal and place Deftones in an as yet unreachable orbit.
It certainly feels strange to see a band like Deftones not achieving success at least on par with groups like Korn, now at their breaking point, and Limp Bizkit, always at their breaking point, not to mention Linkin Park and the like, without ever having released an album as beautiful as not “White Pony” but not even the work in question. To posterity goes the hard judgment. Four stars because “White Pony” is an unattainable masterpiece.
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Deftones’ second album, Around The Fur, marks their distinctive presence in the nu-metal scene with a blend of hardcore and melody. The album builds on Californian crossover roots with powerful, pounding sound and vocal dynamics from Chino Moreno. Though some tracks feel less refined, the band’s talent is clear. Compared to peers like Korn and Linkin Park, Deftones’ work remains underrated. The album rates four stars, with a nod to White Pony as an unmatched masterpiece.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Deftones
Deftones are an American alternative/experimental metal band formed in Sacramento in 1988. They are known for blending heavy riffs with atmospheric and shoegaze-influenced textures; core members referenced in the reviews include Chino Moreno, Stephen Carpenter, Abe Cunningham and Frank Delgado. Bassist Chi Cheng was in a coma after a 2008 accident and died in 2013; Sergio Vega played bass on subsequent releases.30 Reviews
Other reviews
By Divodark
"Deftones were the pioneers of nu-metal alongside bands that mostly ended up in a pretty bad way."
"Chino sings and a girl’s voice, with a very sexy approach, intervenes during the verses... Truly beautiful."
By (luca)
With 'Around The Fur', one of the most beautiful albums in nu-metal, the Deftones succeed in becoming one of the most interesting bands in today’s heavy metal.
Personally, I consider this the band’s best album; perhaps only comparable to their subsequent 'White Pony', where the Deftones engage in new experimentation.
