CD of the Day

Deftones – White Pony

This week’s CD review focuses on a totally different album in my collection. During the late 90s Nu-metal phase, several bands emerged together to all be considered together in the same group. The Deftones were one of those bands to be categorized. While the Deftones certainly belonged in that classification, their sound would soon evolve to the point where they could be separated from the likes of Korn and critically panned Limp Bizkit.

The Deftones had a different take going on the popular genre. The album that would most define their uniqueness would be 2000’s White Pony, which added a somber mood to the band’s heavy approach. On White Pony, the band would experiment with many different sounds that would add a unique mood to the record that would not be matched by any of their other efforts.

White Pony provides an electronic array of sounds that can take a listener on a journey. Each song is crafted well and can depict the angst and depression of any song you could ever listen too. So, if you’re in a bad mood, this album would be a nice companion. Some of the featured songs include the best song on the album “Knife Party”, the soft and mellow “Teenager”, the first single “Change (In the House of Flies)”, the pounding “Digital Bath”, and the epic closer “Pink Maggit”.

If you’re interested in an alternative metal sound and haven’t given this album a listen yet, give this a shot. The Deftones may not have been a groundbreaking band, but this album is their swan song that deserves a listen. Rating: 8 out of 10.