Koi No Yokan thread

[DAFTPUNK87]

I think I'm gonna wait on seeing them live until the go on another tour later in 2013 (I'm sure they will).
I wanna hear more of these songs live other than the 4 they've been playing.

[Mustang]

Has loads of layers and depth. It's a pretty big and ambitious album.

[ekkfey]

can i get a link?

[xToxin]

Gauze is awesome though.

[Drummerboy_123]

I think I'm gonna wait on seeing them live until the go on another tour later in 2013 (I'm sure they will).
I wanna hear more of these songs live other than the 4 they've been playing.

UK Tour next year. I'm on that shit! 

[DAFTPUNK87]

I prefer Diamond Eyes to be honest. At least I got one song I can listen to after all is said and done. They haven't lost me completely, but i'm close to fading from the band (as of their current form/style)

Just not for me.

thats a DAMN SHAME bro. I dont think they will every disappoint me man.. i hope i never say those words you said.

Right?! Them's fightin words! haha just kiddin bro.
I've grown up listening to them, and have learned to except that they will always change with each album. I think their heavy aggressive days are coming to an end though. Next album will probably be even less aggressive.. but who knows?! We'll see when that day comes

If they put out an album full of shit like "Entombed" I'd be just as fucking satisfied.

[deftones86]

Really cant wait to jump up and down to swerve city. I think it will be a good set opener

[JVell]

Twelve years after White Pony, Deftones have written another album as progressive and daring as the one released in 2000. It's alienating to a degree, but I feel that the more you put into this album, the more you'll get out of it. Those are my initial thoughts.

[deftoner664]

Koi No Yokan overall impression: This album is lush, beautiful, heavy when it needs to be and very emotional. Each song compliments each other so perfectly. The albums flow is very consistent. Definitely an album that you will listen to as a "whole" rather than skip thru to your favorite tracks; mainly because there aren't any "skip" worthy tracks.

1.Swerve City - This one immediately grabs you right out the gate. It's bouncy, the vocal delivery forces you to sing along. It's a great opener. Short and sweet, to the point. Classic Deftones!
2.Romantic Dreams - This one took a couple of listens. The opening riff is very different from the typical Deftones sound. But it comes on and takes you right away. Chino's vocals are awesome. Very loud and agressive at some times and very emotional at other. I love the song structure of this one a lot. The chorus is very catchy, in the way "Minerva" is.
3. Leathers - This track I immediately fell in love with. It's got that raw guitar riff that Stephen is adored for. The time signature is bad ass. Makes you nod your head.. loving the lyrics and vocal deliver on this one.
4. Poltergeist - Easily one of the heavier tracks. It's a nod to their Around The Fur days. I simply love it. Makes you want to punch someone in the face. The chorus is so haunting, and I love the aggressive drumming. And that guitar riff during the verses, are you kidding?! That shit rocks!!!! Holy Fuck!! (Easily my favorite on the album)
5. Entombed - Alright, this song from the get go gave me chills all over. It's just simply a beautiful song, nice bass interlude from Sergio. Words can't describe this song.. It's that fucking amazing. "Shapes and Colors are all I see.."
6. Graphic Nature - This one is grooving right off the bat. Abe's drumming, the gritty guitar tone, and Chino's haunting vocals.
7. Tempest - This one grew on me, but only after a couple of listens. It seems to be everyone's least favorite, but I think it is a solid track. Especially in the context of the entire album. The chorus is catchy, but it still retains that Deftones vibe. Although, it is a little long, and it does tend to linger for a while. I enjoy it.
8. Gauze - This song is a banger! Also, easily one of the heavier tracks. The guitar riff hooks you immediately and has your head nodding. Chino's vocals on this track, especially right when the chorus kicks in gave me chills. It's very melodic but pounding at the same time.
9. Rosemary - This one impressed me right away. It's definitely one of their best songs to have written. I love everything about it.. the chorus "Stay with me as we cross the empty sky".. so emotional. The outro leads right into the next track perfectly.
10. Goon Squad - Starts off very slow and chill. Frank is very apparent on this track, and it builds up to give way to this monster riff that crashes through the synth. Another solid heavy one that will have you jumping up and down.
11. What Happened to You? - Starts off with a very mathy drum pattern. This track is just as beautiful as "Entombed". Abe's drumming is very obvious on this track, it's mellow with Chino crooning. I love it. Great closing track to a beautiful album. Really rounds everything out.

Over all I have to give this one 4.5/5. The album art really represents the overall mood of this album.
As I have said before, I try to not have any expectations for their albums, because I love everything they make and this album will speak to me. It's a very solid album, I will be enjoying it for years to come.

Just glad all that waiting and refreshing pages wasn't in vein! hehe

Great review dude! lol I feel pretty much the same about it...

[Mustang]

I prefer Diamond Eyes to be honest. At least I got one song I can listen to after all is said and done. They haven't lost me completely, but i'm close to fading from the band (as of their current form/style)

Just not for me.

thats a DAMN SHAME bro. I dont think they will every disappoint me man.. i hope i never say those words you said.

Right?! Them's fightin words! haha just kiddin bro.
I've grown up listening to them, and have learned to except that they will always change with each album. I think their heavy aggressive days are coming to an end though. Next album will probably be even less aggressive.. but who knows?! We'll see when that day comes

I think the album was plenty aggressive. Maybe not much on Chino's part, but the rest of the band had a pretty heavy flow.

[MuffBiscuits]

I prefer Diamond Eyes to be honest. At least I got one song I can listen to after all is said and done. They haven't lost me completely, but i'm close to fading from the band (as of their current form/style)

Just not for me.

thats a DAMN SHAME bro. I dont think they will every disappoint me man.. i hope i never say those words you said.

Right?! Them's fightin words! haha just kiddin bro.
I've grown up listening to them, and have learned to except that they will always change with each album. I think their heavy aggressive days are coming to an end though. Next album will probably be even less aggressive.. but who knows?! We'll see when that day comes

I think the album was plenty aggressive. Maybe not much on Chino's part, but the rest of the band had a pretty heavy flow.

It's definitely heavier than SNW I'd say, and in a lot of respects heavier than DE. Certainly the guitar tone is way dirtier.

[SquealLikeaPig]

Anyone wondering if it's heavy can relax.  It's Deftones so it's gonna be heavy.  It doesn't have an insanely heavy song like WGTB or Rats but it's heavy none the less and really good.

[DAFTPUNK87]

Thanks man. I had to listen to it about 3 times to give a review. The first time I listened, I couldn't believe it was the real deal!! Had to take it all in haha

[whipsy77]

I prefer Diamond Eyes to be honest. At least I got one song I can listen to after all is said and done. They haven't lost me completely, but i'm close to fading from the band (as of their current form/style)

Just not for me.

thats a DAMN SHAME bro. I dont think they will every disappoint me man.. i hope i never say those words you said.

Right?! Them's fightin words! haha just kiddin bro.
I've grown up listening to them, and have learned to except that they will always change with each album. I think their heavy aggressive days are coming to an end though. Next album will probably be even less aggressive.. but who knows?! We'll see when that day comes

If they put out an album full of shit like "Entombed" I'd be just as fucking satisfied.

The thing that has always drawn me to the Deftones is not their aggresivness but the beauty in parts of their songs and Stephs uniqueness on the axe, And this album is full of those moments from go to woe...

[DAFTPUNK87]

I prefer Diamond Eyes to be honest. At least I got one song I can listen to after all is said and done. They haven't lost me completely, but i'm close to fading from the band (as of their current form/style)

Just not for me.

thats a DAMN SHAME bro. I dont think they will every disappoint me man.. i hope i never say those words you said.

Right?! Them's fightin words! haha just kiddin bro.
I've grown up listening to them, and have learned to except that they will always change with each album. I think their heavy aggressive days are coming to an end though. Next album will probably be even less aggressive.. but who knows?! We'll see when that day comes

I think the album was plenty aggressive. Maybe not much on Chino's part, but the rest of the band had a pretty heavy flow.

Oh true that. I wasn't saying KNY isn't that aggressive.. but you can tell that they're slowly slowly phasing out of that heavy/aggressive style. I think next album will have 2 heavy songs and the rest very very chill. But who knows at this point.

[xToxin]

I like the sounds of the record. The vocals just turn me completely off though. I'm not used to this style from Chino. I don't know if I ever will be.

I'd give it a 6 or 7 out of 10.

But hey enjoy to everyone who appreciates it and all the new fans as well.

[Rxx]

Sweet mother of GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my ears melted off!!!!!!!!!!

[NYRexall]

From all the reviews I've read and listening to all of you, this album sounds like it will come to stand as the magnum opus they were always moving towards making. A career pinnacle. A watershed album, if you will.

I'm so fucking excited for the 13th, it's practically tangible.

[Drummerboy_123]

This album is just gonna be in repeat until christmas XD

[Alectwin]

I've really enjoyed the first listen...an instabuy at day 1 and looking forward to see some live!!!

I think that KNY it is one of the greatest album i've heard in 10 years, maybe more, and this only at first tour...the only one song i dislike at first is "Goon squad"...maybe i need time, maybe not...the other tracks are stunning!