Deftones - Private Music (August 22nd, 2025) Album • Page 29

Ngl I was definitely expecting the bass to be a bit of an afterthought after Sergio got fired but Fred held it down.

 

Fuck it, I can't wait until Friday anymore.

See you on the other side

 

Even the very little vocals we got from him was fully appreciated

 

Pretty cool New York Times interview (a couple of errors aside).

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/arts/music/deftones-private-music.html

 

I listened once yesterday, but I think I honestly want a bit more time with it before I really give too many thoughts on it.

 

I listened to the leak on Monday and absolutely loved the album. Forced myself to stop until release and it’s kind of exciting because I’m beginning to forget how the newer songs sound. Foaming at the mouth to jump back in.

 

Really cool new Kerrang feature interview with Abe and Chino. Some interesting details

Deftones: “A lot more people are expecting things from us… | Kerrang!

 

Locked Club is so weird but steezy, perfect mid point between CMND/CTRL and Acid Hologram

 

This is the first time I've heard the word 'steezy'. I like it.

 

Too lazy to mess with leaks anymore but very hyped to listen on Friday

 

Vocal delivery on the verses of "locked club" might be the only thing I'm not 100% sold on yet

also kind of think "souvenir" is good, but not unique in a way all of the other tracks are to me

 

Pretty much love at first listen for me lol.

Wish they played some of these songs when I saw them earlier this year

ecdysis is probably my favorite at the moment

 

I'd be really bummed if all these songs just got locked away in the deep cuts vault and never got played live.

 

Obvious solution is longer sets. They're a bonafide arena band on this side of the world too now, a few extra songs sprinkled in sounds about right.

 

really enjoyed that. Chino in particular is such an inspiration

 

you could tell they feel reborn in that Lowe interview

 

the deeper vocals Chino busts out sometimes is so fucking cool

 

I just know all of these songs are going to be insane live.

 

My best friend is a diehard Deftones fan and has been trying to get me to really into them for years. I've always appreciated them, liked the singles, etc., but every time I've run through the discography, I've liked it but it never fully "clicked." That just recently happened for me with Diamond Eyes.

Looking forward to experiencing my first roll out on Friday.

 

Better late than never, @J12!!

 

Just come back from the listening party in London. Significantly clarified some thoughts on individual songs.

Also now possess a Deftones blindfold and a private music snake tongue pin. I do it all for the swag.

 

Jealous! Glad it was a good time.

 

"There is, too, the relationship with their past to contend with. Private Music marks a poignant milestone: Deftones have now released as many official studio albums without Chi Cheng as they have with him."
Oh shit, first time I'm seeing this laid out that way

 

Blindfold and pin from the listening event. Might throw on the blindfold when I go to bed soon.

 

Fuck I can't wait for tomorrow. Haven't been this excited for a new Deftones record in a long long time