5/4 Holdout

[Vesanic]

just sayin. havnt had a cd player since the mid 90's 

Fail. CD players rock and will always rock.

[lahemi]

just sayin. havnt had a cd player since the mid 90's 

Fail. CD players rock and will always rock.

+100

[deftones86]

just sayin. havnt had a cd player since the mid 90's 

Fail. CD players rock and will always rock.

This Is true

[theis]

just sayin. havnt had a cd player since the mid 90's 

Fail. CD players rock and will always rock.

This Is true

[Corleone]

wow what a tard, what about people with cars, are they supposed to have an mp3 player hooked up?

i hate this generation

lol

[Jesus2Chino]

Well I just finished my second listen, which I had via CD player, yes, lol. When I first listened to it, I really wasn't sure what to think. I did know for sure that people comparing it to Around the Fur or White Pony (sonically at least) were insane, haha. After that first listen, I was afraid none of the songs stuck to me...meaning to say that I felt like they might not have been well enough stand-alone songs. The second listen was MUCH, and I mean MUCH better. This time, I listened to it with the booklet in hand, reading the lyrics as they were sung. The feel of the individual songs, as well as the album as a whole really set in much better. I will say that I wish some of the lyrics weren't as rhyme driven as they are--but then, in some strange way, it feels appropriate for them to be. I don't know what the consensus is on any of these songs as I haven't read anyones personal opinions or reviews of them, so please don't tear into me if this is a song here that everyone seems to love, haha, but the low point of the album for me, right now at least, is CMND/CTRL. I just feel like Risk accomplishes everything this song wants to, but in a much cooler way. There's something about Prince as well that didn't feel as great as the rest of the album--but there are elements to that song that make me think I'll like it more the more I hear it. This all could change, obviously, but that's just the impression I get after two listens. I'm also a little unsure of This Place is Death as a closing track. I like the song, I'm just not sure it's the best choice for a closer. And my last critique would be, well, does anyone else feel like this album should be about 5 songs longer? Haha, I can't help but wish there were more songs on this sucker. But, overall, I'm really digging this. I'm going to have to listen to it more, obviously, to form any sort of lasting opinions or bond with the album or individual tracks, but listening to it that second time, I had goosebumps through most of it. I hope nothing above gives off the impression that I didn't like the album, because I can already tell I'm not going to stop listening to it for some time now, haha, and I really appreciate the band for always taking their stuff in new directions. I have to be honest, this album feels more mainstream than I had expected, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Diamond Eyes as an album is entirely different from anything they've done in my opinion, and that album to album change is what always makes it an experience to have their albums grow on you, and to have them nestle their way into your mind's catalogue of all the other great things the Deftones have given us over the years. I'm absolutely glad I got to listen to this fresh, for anyone considering waiting next time, given that similar circumstances present themselves come their next release.  I can't wait to finish writing this and listen to the album some more, and I'm so very glad to have it now, finally. Happy listening everyone, and I hope waiting let you have the experience with the album that you were hoping for.

Much respect,
-Matt

[Corleone]

Awesome man, for me Risk is the weakest of the songs on the album, pretty boring. Cmd/cntrl is more upbeat in your face.

[Jesus2Chino]

But you feel the connection between the two as well, yeah?

Much respect,
-Matt

[Corleone]

Not really, much different tempo to each of those songs. Plus I find Risk drags on longer.

[nineteenpeoplesnames]

Got my copy today. 3 billion% better as a CD. Glad to hear it properly as it has more 'pop' and 'bump'......yeah.

I agree - CDs all the way. It's presented properly.

[deftones86]

But you feel the connection between the two as well, yeah?

Much respect,
-Matt

I think Beauty School is more like Risk... tension build during the verses open airy kind of chorus'

[punkflop01]

I'm really excited about everything happening with the release of the album today...but I can't help feeling low since I'm still waiting for my cd in the mail.  And I'm not going to give into Itunes after waiting 2 months without listening to the album...just so I can have it in my hands blaring on my stereo.  And fucking Warner bros uses the worst shipping possible to mail me my album.  I was hoping after all this time spent on sharing lungs and dissecting the web for anything even remotely related to the Deftones, that i'd be able to share this one with you guys.  Fucking lame - i can see why CD's are a dying breed and people are just impatient and want to download music for free.  It's sad really. Spent 20 dollars on an album and I still have to wait ages to get it.  Ugh.  okay...vent over.

[Jesus2Chino]

Not to be wish-washy, but after the third listen I'm really digging Prince too, haha.

Punkflop, sorry man--it really is an unfair scenario, I really feel for you. I hope that pilot friend you mentioned comes through for you on this one.

Much respect,
-Matt

[defskull]

I'm currently listening to it.  I'm at Rocket Skates.  Holy fuck is Prince is amazing.  So far my favorite track.  It has the darkness of White Pony with some truly brutal moments.  I really can't complain about this album

[Subliminal]

CD is the fuckin' best. The ending of Diamond Eyes kicked my ass.. has some serious punch.

[Jesus2Chino]

I'm currently listening to it.  I'm at Rocket Skates.  Holy fuck is Prince is amazing.  So far my favorite track.  It has the darkness of White Pony with some truly brutal moments.  I really can't complain about this album

Agreed. I'm on my fourth listen now, and this album is growing on me really quickly. I'm really starting to dig CMND/CTRL already, which was the song I least liked after my first listen or two. My first impression of Prince was blurry as well, but I'm really liking it already. I don't want to sound like a fanboy, but this album is making me super excited.

Much respect,
-Matt

[Penicks]

Just think it's too bad it loses steam after Rocket Skates. One more brutal song would've been perfect.

[Jesus2Chino]

Just think it's too bad it loses steam after Rocket Skates. One more brutal song would've been perfect.

Risk has some balls on it. It's not brutal, but it has balls. Game over for me though, I'm in love with this album; in fact, so much so that my previous critiques almost seem silly even to me, and I only wrote them a couple hours ago. Right now, I'm excited about the prospects of Deftones season, and am counting the number of shows I can make until they're done touring. I'm already planning on four shows before October rolls around--the only thing better than getting the new album will be seeing them live for the first time in a years.

Much respect,
-Matt

[E-Money]

Just think it's too bad it loses steam after Rocket Skates. One more brutal song would've been perfect.

Risk has some balls on it. It's not brutal, but it has balls. Game over for me though, I'm in love with this album; in fact, so much so that my previous critiques almost seem silly even to me, and I only wrote them a couple hours ago. Right now, I'm excited about the prospects of Deftones season, and am counting the number of shows I can make until they're done touring. I'm already planning on four shows before October rolls around--the only thing better than getting the new album will be seeing them live for the first time in a years.

Much respect,
-Matt

Awesome bro!!  Glad ur enjoying it as much as I am.  Im sure your glad u waited and thats all that counts.  The songs will change around a lot for u and they have all of us.  I first didn't really like CMND/CTRL also and now Im in love with it.  The whole album is killer.

[sing blue silver]

i was, and still am, in love from day one.