Deftones are classified as Alternative / Metal, but I would classify them as imagery alternative. This is definitely "feel something" music, but even more than that, it's "see something" music. It's art in various forms, with the outlet being music.
The way Gore was mixed, makes it almost inescapable. Have you ever listened to an album that just always sounded SO LOUD that you couldn't hear yourself think over it? This is one of those. And along with that miss mix is the over-exaggerated angst is not only apparent in the vocals, but is also made very clear in the instrumentation (specifically, the guitar). And where are the drums? They're there, but only if you're listening super hard for them. In addition to that, there's the immensely annoying crackling vocals on the heavier songs.This is an album that brings out the impatience in me. When I know a band is capable of greater things (and they are), it's hard for me to sit still through something mediocre. This is something I could listen to while painting, but probably at absolutely no other time.
The Deftones will forever be to me a band that has so many pieces to a puzzle with a glorious picture on it, but they either cut the edges of half of the pieces or stuff them in miracle grow before shoving them together, out of order and on an off-balanced surface.
Deftones Links:
For the indie musician and indie music lover:
Playlists:
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
SEND SMOKE SIGNALS HERE:
Email: hpfansonghost@gmail.com
Actual Mail: P.O. Box 424 Gruetli-Laager, TN 37339
No comments:
Post a Comment