Also, maybe I’m looking into it too much (what’s fuckin’ new lol), but that post also seems to imply Fred is an official member now?
"Deftones sounds more like a band in the throws of a mid-life crisis than a group of musicians that could be called the 'Radiohead of Metal'. This is music on the fence-post of popular pining and dulled experimentation, an anachronistic addition to an otherwise respectable discography, and it will be remembered as such." hilarious how poorly this quote from the Pitchfork review of S/T has aged lol, if White Pony laid the groundwork then S/T is the album that pretty much became a template for everything they've done since.
I’ve been a fan since White Pony and this go around, I’ve promised myself I’ll only listen to the first single, pre-order, and that’s it. You never know how much longer these guys will go and I want a genuine release day experience like the old days. I pray I have the strength to follow through.
I remember when pre release album streams were still a thing and listening to KNY on some website. Went back and forth to AP to share my excitement of each track.
I’m also hoping Dia De Los Deftones is announced soon too. Gonna try to make it this year since it’s been a decade since last saw them which is unbelievable to me
I think I am coming around on SNW (always thought it was good but not great, which is still true), but I think "Rats!Rats!Rats!" might be one of my least favorite Deftones songs. Sounds likes multiple songs being played at once.
agreed. gonna see if it can be streamed with a VPN tomorrow morning (assuming it's a midnight on Thursday release)