Gore

[77years]

Has anyone straight up disliked the album yet?

naw

they shouldn't. this a better record than the last 2.

I feel disappointed, i was expecting something better honestly, it doesn't beat DI, KNY nor SNW in my opinion.

I'm not sure if I'll ever need to listen to DE or KNY ever again after this record. This blows them completely out of the water.

By far. Straight up destroys those 2

[2MoreHours]

and how much the album appears to be lacking the "Stephen feel."

really?

Yup. His guitar is there, it's down tuned, but it feels/sounds uninspired to me. Trust me, I want to love it, but I just don't. Phantom Bride is probably the most solid song IMO and it doesn't really sound much like the Deftones.

There is nothing inspiring about the guitar on this album.  That is for sure.  That said, there was nothing really earth shattering about the riffs on KNY either.  The best days with Steph were SNW and before.  The album is still good though.  I'm digging it.  Just not racing to pick up my guitar to play along with anything.

[Entombed]

and how much the album appears to be lacking the "Stephen feel."

really?

Yup. His guitar is there, it's down tuned, but it feels/sounds uninspired to me. Trust me, I want to love it, but I just don't. Phantom Bride is probably the most solid song IMO and it doesn't really sound much like the Deftones.

There is nothing inspiring about the guitar on this album.  That is for sure.  That said, there was nothing really earth shattering about the riffs on KNY either.  The best days with Steph were SNW and before.  The album is still good though.  I'm digging it.  Just not racing to pick up my guitar to play along with anything.

I think the guitar is such a significant element to me when it comes to the feel of the Deftones. Maybe that's why I'm so disappointed with the album. I'll try to listen to it again in 5 days when it's officially released, with the hopes of it growing on me.

[77years]

Geometric headdress is a fucking forest fire

[DFTNSHXGRM]

There are 7 other very guitar driven deftones records. This one Frank, Abe, Sergio, and Chino shine the most, which is nice for a change.

I, however am not a guitarist. I'm a drummer / write electronic music.. so I may be more partial to a less heavy guitar driven record.

[2MoreHours]

and how much the album appears to be lacking the "Stephen feel."

really?

Yup. His guitar is there, it's down tuned, but it feels/sounds uninspired to me. Trust me, I want to love it, but I just don't. Phantom Bride is probably the most solid song IMO and it doesn't really sound much like the Deftones.

There is nothing inspiring about the guitar on this album.  That is for sure.  That said, there was nothing really earth shattering about the riffs on KNY either.  The best days with Steph were SNW and before.  The album is still good though.  I'm digging it.  Just not racing to pick up my guitar to play along with anything.

I think the guitar is such a significant element to me when it comes to the feel of the Deftones. Maybe that's why I'm so disappointed with the album. I'll try to listen to it again in 5 days when it's officially released, with the hopes of it growing on me.

I think hearing the official release will help with the guitar some.  It won't change the riffs of course but it will sound beefier and the tone will make the songs sound better.

[77years]

If they play geometric headdress live people are going to lose their shit

[kleptoned]

Has anyone straight up disliked the album yet?

naw

they shouldn't. this a better record than the last 2.

I feel disappointed, i was expecting something better honestly, it doesn't beat DI, KNY nor SNW in my opinion.

I'm not sure if I'll ever need to listen to DE or KNY ever again after this record. This blows them completely out of the water.

Ill always go back eventually but yes this is a masterpiece

[kleptoned]

If they play geometric headdress live people are going to lose their shit

My favorite by far...

[pelican fly]

If they play geometric headdress live people are going to lose their shit

My favorite by far...

all changing

[2MoreHours]

There are 7 other very guitar driven deftones records. This one Frank, Abe, Sergio, and Chino shine the most, which is nice for a change.

I, however am not a guitarist. I'm a drummer / write electronic music.. so I may be more partial to a less heavy guitar driven record.

That's why I don't really have a problem with it.  I am a guitarist but I understand Deftones don't want to box themselves into a certain category.  They, strangely, have been called Nu-metal and maybe it's because of some of the heavier riffs from the past but I don't think there is anyway anyone could call this album Nu-metal or even metal for that matter.  Just because a guy hits a few low tuned, distorted riffs on a record doesn't mean they are Nu-metal.  I guess people in the media are just hell-bent on labeling them and that's the best they can come up with.  I would just call them a hard rock band or maybe an art rock band.

[DFTNSHXGRM]

...

Although, I do agree with you.. his vocals sound less polished on this record. They sound more natural and raw to me.

[deftoner664]

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Awww yeah! Please let us know!

[LG95]

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It's more the combination of singing and playing guitar that might slightly worry me.

[deftoner664]

Anybody else stoked that a new M83 record releases the same day as Gore? Two new records from my favorite artist in one day next week.

[Mr Blonde]

Has anyone straight up disliked the album yet?

naw

they shouldn't. this a better record than the last 2.

I feel disappointed, i was expecting something better honestly, it doesn't beat DI, KNY nor SNW in my opinion.

I'm not sure if I'll ever need to listen to DE or KNY ever again after this record. This blows them completely out of the water.

White Pony is dead to me after this.
S/T
DE
Gore
KNY

Gore could rise

[Reichward]

You rate White Pony under all these? Duuuuude.

[Reichward]

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[Mr Blonde]

You rate White Pony under all these? Duuuuude.

I do, and I hate when ppl shit on DE or KNY for being too mainstream, when that's clearly White Pony.  Alot Deftones fans are elitist and got upset that DE brought in a bunch of new fans.  It did so cuz it was a return to form after SNW

[E-Money]

Well I'm about to give it my first listen!! Can't wait! 🤑