Every once in a while you are exposed to new music that totally blows you away. Sometimes you check out a new band because of a friend, sometimes you just hear a single on the radio, but inevitably, we are always being exposed to new music, and some of it is bound to tickle our fancy. Over the past month I’ve only had one band playing on my stereo: The Deftones. Now I know what your thinking, the Deftones are nothing new. Its true that I have known of them for over a decade now, and I was even quite familiar with some of their singles (I’m thinking Change in the House of Flys). However, while I appreciated those songs, nothing ever clicked in me that said “wow, these guys fucking rock”. Well recently that all changed. For whatever reason, I decided to check out White Pony. It was love at first listen. Anyone who knows me will testify that I’m a sucker for melodic harmonies contrasted with metal. Well, as it turns out, no one does that better than the band’s front man Chino Moreno. This guy can srcream with the best of them, but also possesses one of the most melodic voices I’ve ever heard. I was so impressed by White Pony that I had all of their albums within the week. I think what impressess me most is that each of their albums is their best. From the raunchyness of Adrenilene to the sophisticated sounds of Saturday Night Wrist, the Deftones are one of the most solid bands that has ever graced my stereo. Each album is unique, talented, but most importantly, extremely easy to listen to over and over. Each time, there is something new to be discovered, something that makes me go “now that is the shit”. I think I have about 15 different favorite songs now.Eventually, the excitement of discovering a new band will wear off and I won’t be listening to the tones 24/7. Unlike other bands however, Moreno and his boys have definitly carved a niche for themselves in my musical library that will undoubtedly be around for years to come. The Deftones are simply too talented, too raw, to fucking amazing, for me to stop listening any time soon. So whether you’ve never heard the tones before, or you’re an old fan, put on one of their records and go for ride. You won’t be dissapointed.
