The Deftones have always been somewhat wrongly pigeonholed as a nu-metal bad, with the likes of Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Godsmack and bands of that ilk. They are, however, a much more artfully and existential band than any of the previous bands mentioned. They've always pushed the genre they were in to new corners and new sonic realms, giving you an equally brutal and beautiful sound that not many, if any, could replicate. With the absence of Chi Cheng, their longtime bassist, one might wonder where their sound would go, since in several interviews, Chi seemed to be the one pushing them to stay heavier, and Chino was the one who wanted to move in an artier direction. The sound however, is very reminiscent of their 2000 album "White Pony", which is probably their most critically acclaimed album. As a fan, i was glad to hear them still pushing themselves, even through the tragedy that befell their longtime bass player. (www.oneloveforchi.com for more info) The album is a bit more focused than their 2006 effort "Saturday Night Wrist", which makes for a much more enjoyable listen. Although possibly a bit too brief. The single, and title track, along with "sextape" were amongst my favorites on the album. Bottom line, this is a solid album from a great band, and most likely won't disappoint longtime fans. But its not necessarily something you haven't heard from these guys before.
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