It seems in too many songs it's simply just distorded guitar with some clean chords. The only part where the musicianship has decreased a bit is in the guitar. Alot more variety in his style and it makes the album sound more interesting. Abe really extends his drumming on this album. 'Deathblow' has some pretty good bass playing and he can still work well with Abe to create those thunder type sounding chorus's where the bass is just pounding out. Chi is really utilising his bass on this album. The musicianship in the album has taken a leap forward from 'White Pony'. Overall the lyrics are pretty good and they get you thinking which always a sign of good lyrics. Breach for a complex prize!' Chino sings about the war and 'I think it's sweet of you And your parents are proud.' about George W Bush. 'Paint the streets in white, Death is the standard.

'Hexagram' is a political statement about the wars in Iraq and Afghanastan. 'So god bless you all for the song, you saved us' Chino sings in the chorus. 'Minevera' the albums first single is a thankyou to the fans. They in alot of songs are still incredibly open to interpretation and it's up to the listener to put the lyrics into their own context but some songs have a pretty straight forward message. The songs of the album are all unique and have their own original sound.Ĭhino's lyrics in this album are probably some of his best. Not that this album is a carbon copy of 'Around The Fur'. 'Deftones' see's the band return to the heavier 'Around The Fur' style after the light and experimental 'White Pony'. Instead they took two months off then headed back to the studio to record the fourth self titled album 'Deftones'. After a year and a half of extensive touring and the decleration of the bands third record 'White Pony' going platinum the Deftones should have been taking a long break.

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