Already like it more than I did yesterday, but I'm not gonna lie, I don't love how Chino's screams sound here. Kinda the part that reminded me of SNW the most.
I’m cool with the screams. There are a few really deep, distorted ones that seem to stand out on Genesis that sound badass. Lyrics are great.
Just realized this came out exactly 8 years ago today It feels both like a lifetime ago and yesterday for some reason, but I still remember how blown away I was at the time. Watching the forum freak out was fun as well.
Yep^ remember I was living in So Cal att, and was obsessed with the song. Was so happy to have a quick turnaround after DE.
My overriding memory was that first drop at 40 seconds absolutely scaring the shit out of me. As I imagine it did everyone else.
Listened today. Loved it. Already know I’m gonna love this album a lot more than Gore. Really dig the SNW vibes.
Just reading the Metal Hammer review for this - it says that This Link Is Dead is "probably the most out-and-out brutal Deftones have sounded since When Girls Telephone Boys..."
it's heavy but it's not WGTB heavy - the comparison that review is making might be more towards how Chino's screams sound
Telephone is heavier when considering the full scope of their discography, but not their heaviest overall sounding track. Would probably give that to Leathers or Doomed User.