“**💭 Thoughts:** Deftones’ 1997 sophomore album *Around the Fur* is arguably one of nu metal/alternative metal’s most important albums. There are so many great aspects of this album—whether it be Chino Moreno’s vocals or the well-crafted guitar riffs—and I think Deftones’ fans need to stop denying it’s one of, if not, their best, just because it’s their most popular. This album built on their debut *Adrenaline* in the best way possible, and also opened the gateway to their other amazing albums. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) My Own Summer (Shove It) 🔵🥈 2.) Lhabia 🔵🥉 3.) Mascara 🔵 4.) Around the Fur 🔵 5.) Rickets 🟢 6.) Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) 🔵🥇 7.) Lotion 🔵 8.) Dai the Flu 🔵 9.) Headup 🔵 10.) MX 🟢 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🔵 Loved — Thoroughly enjoyed it and will revisit often. 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often. 🟡 Mixed — Enjoyed it somewhat, but some aspects held it back for me; most likely won’t revisit. 🟠 Disliked — Didn’t enjoy it very much; won’t be revisiting. 🔴 Hated — Didn’t enjoy any part of it; no desire to revisit ever again. ⚪️ Interlude, etc. — Not rated as an actual song. ──────────────────── **🏅 Ranking Scale** 10 — Perfect 9 — Exceptional 8 — Great 7 — Good 6 — Decent 5 — Average 4 — Below Average 3 — Poor 2 — Bad 1 — Awful 0 — Unlistenable”
“- die rawness der stimme erinnert mich phasenweise wirklich an kurt cobain - wie ikonisch kann ein cover sein? ja! - das riff auf dai the flu mega nice, auch geeignet als riser - das ist wirklich ne wilde musikalische vision, hab bock mehr mit gitarren zu experimentieren! - wie bei headup deftones einfach son lamges riff als intro bzw part vor der hook nehmen könnte hart kommen - auf dem song klingen die auch bissle wie rage against the machine”
“As a huge Deftones fan, I was never entirely impressed by this album even though majority of the fanbase considers this a masterpiece. Don’t get me wrong, this album is great! I really appreciate the raw nature of it and Chino’s vocals are undeniably god-like, but I really consider this the awakening of the band for the better albums to come. TOP 3 🥇Be Quiet And Drive 🥈My Own Summer 🥉Headup”
“Not really my style Redux : Alr alr I may have been a little too harsh, tho it’s not their best it’s not bad at all ! A few songs made it to da playlist”
“Raw and brutal. Really enjoy tracks like “be quiet and drive” and “dai the flu”, goosebumps and everything when I listen to this album.”
“Literally a better adrenaline in every way one of there best works”
