Deftones? Who are f**k are they?

[NiChe]

So yea, whenever I meet someone who isn't clued up on Deftones and hasn't heard any of their music, i'm always stuck with the dilemma of recommending a song to them which, on first impressions will give them an idea of what they're missing out on... 

So my question to all you guys is, which ONE song do you think perfectly sums up the Deftones sound? Which song embodies Deftones down to a T? and why?

I often recommend Feiticeira but that means I'm stuck with the new dilemma of pronouncing and spelling it correctly to them. But that's another issue 

So come on... what do you guys think?

[mr.sinister]

Well it depends. To my metal buddies I will show them Engine No. 9 and 7 Words. To other people they must all listen to Digital Bath and Knife Prty. After being blown away by Chino's singing on the latter two mentioned, they know whats up.

[Zevaka]

why can't f**k can't you recommend an album, not a song?

[NiChe]

Because most people don't have patience to listen to a whole album based on someone's recommendation.

That's the whole point. I'm asking which song you think gives them the whole deftones "experience" the most.

[rainnyx4]

Be Quiet and Drive

If they don't like it, then they're gay.

[Zevaka]

change. i'm not original
but whole deftones music philosophy is there
^^BQAD is also typical

[NiChe]

Yeah I agree. I guess the singles would be a good starting point for deftones noobs.  But i don't think i'd recommend anything beyond S/T

[mikau]

bqad

[deftoneskoen]

Be Quiet and Drive

If they don't like it, then they're gay.

Word, lol. I think BQAD has the loud guitars, floating drums and the relaxed vocals wich make deftones. Although Chino can scream pretty hectic at times.

[aj]

So yea, whenever I meet someone who isn't clued up on Deftones and hasn't heard any of their music, i'm always stuck with the dilemma of recommending a song to them which, on first impressions will give them an idea of what they're missing out on... 

So my question to all you guys is, which ONE song do you think perfectly sums up the Deftones sound? Which song embodies Deftones down to a T? and why?

I often recommend Feiticeira but that means I'm stuck with the new dilemma of pronouncing and spelling it correctly to them. But that's another issue 



So come on... what do you guys think?

Agreed. Quintessential deftones song in my opinion. That structure, the lyrics, the way it all builds into a crescendo and that BAM.

[Deftones-argentina]

Knife prty

[moonlapse vertigo]

Be Quiet And Drive
My Own Summer
Change
Hexagram
Good Morning, Beautiful

I think that ATF/WP/S/T are all fairly accesible for 'tones newcomers, then if they like they should try Adrenaline/SNW

[White Wrist]

they are just a bunch of bastards...

[mrs_swa]

I was introduces to Deftones with Digital Bath.

I also think the song depends on the person.

[NiChe]

^^ true i forgot to mention that

I guess i'd recommend the more heavier songs to black hoodie wearing sweaty moshers with pubic-hair beards.


No offence guys.

[Hidalgo]

bqad is a great place to start, shows both sides

dai the flu is also a good place to start

really, they''ve done so many styles of music you cant just give one song, you gotta tell people to listen to at least 4 or 5 different songs, to even get a feel

[wither-I]

I often recommend Feiticeira but that means I'm stuck with the new dilemma of pronouncing and spelling it correctly to them. But that's another issue 

[Timmy666]

Yup. It all depends on what the person likes. I actually did an entire speech on this in my communications class. It was to persuade people that they sould listen to deftones. And I did a video for it which outlines their different genres. check it out...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4hdhB9n86-0

Id say ask the person what they dig, then reccomend something from that same genre that deftones have covered.

[theis]

i'd probably recommend "change".

just a great fucking song.

[Martin]

Mmm...I'd go with 'Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away)', after telling people Deftones are a unique band incorporating many different styles of music.