Growing up, I was never really too into the Deftones, even though I was totally into that whole nu-metal scene, regrettably… I really started listening to them in my 20’s and I came to realization that Deftones are really the only band, from that scene, that kind of grew with their fans instead of constant and unnecessary reinvention to keep up with the young fans, and still somehow kept it fresh. They’ve become one of my favorite bands. Everything. I could listen to every single one of their albums from front to back and not complain (accept for a track or two on Saturday Night Wrist).
Also Palms and the Team Sleep album with Chino are top notch. Fuckin love that shit. Chino is _THE_ man.

“I don’t like thick sounding guitars with vulnerable melancholy vocals on top of it.”
Then you don’t like Deftones dude.

I’m surprised he didn’t like diamond eyes.

5:16 – 5:28 was andrew intentionally mimicking chinos phrasing?? and yeah the define ‘recipe’ is very very simple a lot of their hits sound the same but that being said i still love em

I could not disagree more! Diamond Eyes was a huge jump in sonic tone the Deftones have done before. I loved it… the fact that this band is more popular today than ever… is a sign of just how amazing this band is. Truly one of the greatest heavy bands of all time!

I couldn’t have called their bluff any better. There’s no passion here, it’s all for show

lol melon nice bait

As a hardcore deftones fan, who loves every album to death (except for de the debut maybe) i have to admit: This was their first album that really disappointed me. It’s not bad, but its far behind the rest of their material. So i can see his point here.

I can’t stand when people act like ANY music is too “old” to listen to. Stop being a follower and trying to keep up with what’s cool right now you fucking sheep and listen to what you like.

Diamond eyes is one of their best album…

Eyes>wrist>fur>koy>tones>pony>adr>gore>fantano>me for being a year late

doesn’t like Diamond Eyes?!?! ewww man

well i mean its his opinion he just doesn’t like deftones, thats okay

Acid hologram was an incredible song

Deftones fans that watch this review tend to leave the video right when you say you weren’t a fan of Adrenaline. I do enjoy some of your reviews and we all won’t agree on everything, however this particular review is pretty off and not one of your more accurate videos.

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Isnt this the dude who gave Meshuggahs “Koloss” an awful review?

Well, agree to disagree. Gore is amazing :).

I see Gore as an experiment and a positive next step after Koi No Yokan. I think KNY while instantly gratifying, was made up of songs that were very likable but formulaic. On the other hand, Gore sounds like a concerted effort to do something different. The song structures and dynamics are sometimes unexpected, the rhythms are harder to get into, and the melodies are more subtle. The production and mixing is sometimes unconventional (but undoubtedly intentional). It is the product of a meeting of two perspectives: new wave and back-to-basics metal. My overall impression of Gore was that it sounded modern though not in a trendy way. Whether you think the experiment was a success is up to you. But I will say I think AF’s review left much to be desired.

This guys never had a girlfriend, that’s why he doesn’t get Deftones magic

more dislikes than likes…. hmmmm…….

NeedleDrop doesn’t like Adrenaline? Well he’s not invited to my Deftones Tekken parties

Moot point to be reviewing a veteran band you don’t like.

You said you “couldn’t stand Diamond Eyes.” Your opinion can officially not be taken seriously ever again.