REVIEW: deftones – private music

 

Honestly, I do not understand how it is possible - after over 30 years and 10 albums – Deftones, the 90’s nu-metal survivors, are still topping themselves and putting out new music that rivals the best of their catalog.  Their new album, private music, was recently released via Reprise Records and it is amazing! 

The 11-song album opens with the towering riff and propelling groove of the first single, “my mind is a mountain” and follows with standout after standout track including, “infinite source”, which is instantly one of Deftones’ best songs with its perfect distillation of dueling aesthetics; blending both chaos and calm with heavy riffs and soaring vocals melodies.  Other standouts include the uplifting drive of “milk of the madonna”, the dreamy pop of “cXz” and the blistering bellow of “cut hands”.  Additionally, Chino and crew seemingly call for doubters to “join our parade or be left out” on “locked club” and appear grateful, thanking their longtime fans and believers (“all of our dreams, all of your cheers”) on “infinite source”. 

Outlasting their 90’s peers, Deftones have proved to be highly-influential and everlasting with their inimitable shoegaze-drenched brand of alt-metal and their excellent new album, private music, is further proof. 

For more info: https://www.deftones.com/  

Watch the video for “infinite source” here: