Koi No Yokan thread

[TheShade1989]

Swerve City: so much for sounding like Feiticeira haha definitely bouncy, but very light-sounding. Love the halfway point.

Romantic Dreams: the beginning part is...the last thing I'd expect frm Deftones. This was the only one on the previews that didnt sound good to me. But 30 seconds of a song with a lotta tempo changes, vocal changes even, etc., doesnt do it justice. Nice. The vocals (or the effects on them anyways) remind me of ATF/ST I guess, so that's nice. Good song, pleasantly surprised by this.

Leathers: wen I first heard this I almost had a heart attack lol brilliant song, nice atmospheric introduction and just hits you with the aggression.

Poltergeist: love this song. It appealed to me wen I heard the live version, but I didnt play it much because the quality wasnt good enough for me to make an opinion. Album version is just brilliant though, unexpected heaviness.

Entombed: reminds me a lot of Crosses, even how Chino is singing. To me, it feels like a melancholy song, but building up into something happy or looking for some optimism. Love the "shapes and colors are all I see" part, lyrically and how it's sung. Simple but emotional. So much better than I thought it'd be frm listening to it.

Graphic Nature: three seconds in and I'm digging it haha. I'm not sure what tone I get frm this song. Definitely a bit of some darkness or something sinister or playful maybe. Not sure, but I love it, and the drums and whatnot remind me of Digital Bath.

Gauze: loved what I heard in the preview, thinking it'd be a favorite. And it is, but since I adore the entire album (so far) there's not really much in saying that. Anyways, I love it, just a fantastic song.

Rosemary: I dont know, I used to love it, but I think compared to the other songs it's not quite as good, but depends what you're in the mood for.

Goon Squad: I like how it builds up in the beginning and hits you. Another heavy song and surprisingly catchy. That said, not quite as awesome as I thought it'd be. Last minute and a half is great.

What Happened To You?: weird intro, just adds to them yet again doing new things, not just tryna re-create old albums. I think it's a great closer for the album. Cant really explain why, it just feels like it. Love the chorus especially.

I'm not gonna give the album/songs any ratings, because it's new music frm my favorite band: it's gonna be a 10/10 until the hype wears off haha. DE I was thinking was the best album ever, but wen the hype wore off, it was nowhere near as good as I thought it was. This album, however, could easily end up being in my top 3. Much better than DE, more experimental and intricate. Not their heaviest album, no, but not a complaint for me, personally. Dont get anyone thinking it'd be their most commercial or mainstream album. Hell. Fucking. No. DE is only heavier in the sense that it has songs like Royal and CMND/CTRL, whereas KNY only has Leathers in that respect. But man, there's a lotta heaviness going on in these songs, which to me shows they're still doing what they do best, even if they're not as aggressive.

As I predicted listening to the previews; WP feel with the optimism and clean feel of DE, and of course some new aspects. But to me, WP was their "alright, this is us going in a more experimental direction but still being us" frm their previous albums. And for me, KNY is the 2012 version of them doing just that. And no, I'm not calling it a White Pony 2.0, just the same kinda feel I get that it's them being more experimental. Damn, cant wait to see them play some new songs next year. EASILY gonna be in my top 3 even wen the hype wears off.

[ShadowScars]

Downloaded the leak. I have the package from deftones.com preordered. Punching anyone I know in the nuts that downloads and doesn't buy. Super stoked for the boys that it took this long to leak. Might help sales a bit. Before the leak, I had only listened to Leathers and Tempest and loved both of those. They blew me away.

I love the whole album, but I thought it really started picking up with Gauze. Gauze, Rosemary, and Goon Squad in a row is sick as hell! Was anyone else completely blown away by Gauze? The first time I heard it was damn near a spiritual experience. I was walking my dog at the time and almost passed out I got so light headed. Insane album. I love you deftones. I love you so very freakin much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EDITS:
That one part in Romantic Dreams sounds like Combat? And I thought part of another song reminded me of rats.. Thoughts?

Pretty sure I read a review that said What Happened to You? had a dub step vibe? lol wtf are they talking about?

I could be wrong, but to me there seems to be a lot more Frank action going down on this and that is awesome sauce news.

I love how almost all the songs blend into each other. It's an ALBUM and not just a collection of songs.

[DeftonesNZ]

I love how Stef's not just chugging all the time its good to hear some more intricate playing like in romantic dreams

[DAFTPUNK87]

Pretty sure I read a review that said What Happened to You? had a dub step vibe? lol wtf are they talking about?

Someone who doesn't have a fucking CLUE what dubstep is.

Glad we all got the album guys! It's been one hell of a ride.. we finally made it!!!!

[CliptheApex]

Pretty sure I read a review that said What Happened to You? had a dub step vibe? lol wtf are they talking about?

Someone who doesn't have a fucking CLUE what dubstep is.

Yeah what the fuck? Dubstep is trash and its even worse to compare a song that has nothing to do with dubstep to dubstep (assplay).

[DAFTPUNK87]

I wonder if the band knows their album as leaked by now? 

No worries guys! We all preordered copies!! 

[ShadowScars]

Pretty sure I read a review that said What Happened to You? had a dub step vibe? lol wtf are they talking about?

Someone who doesn't have a fucking CLUE what dubstep is.

Yeah what the fuck? Dubstep is trash and its even worse to compare a song that has nothing to do with dubstep to dubstep (assplay).

Maybe I misread. I forget which review, but I know the word dub was used to describe the last track haha.

[domaug]

yep, i think i can confirm that this is the best album i've heard in my entire life.

i know what i want for Christmas now.  a nice cd-sized gift of Koi No Yokan.

[Oldnewtype]

I'm not reading any Of this until tomorrow. I just got handed an oz of dried shrooms and i know EXACTLY what I'm doing tonight. Gonna be epic, can't wait!!!

[CliptheApex]

Disagree. All of their stuff has different sounds.

But its all uniquely Deftones. As soon as you hear it you know and can tell them apart from the rest. Loi No Yokan is no different.

[Danny Keyes]

good album, to everyone that had it and didn't share Go Fuck Yourselves

[DAFTPUNK87]

Where the eff is Big Roy??

Can't wait to read his review hahah

[Vesanic]

good album, to everyone that had it and didn't share Go Fuck Yourselves

I feel so offended.

[DAFTPUNK87]

I'm not reading any Of this until tomorrow. I just got handed an oz of dried shrooms and i know EXACTLY what I'm doing tonight. Gonna be epic, can't wait!!!

+1 dude 

although I personally wouldn't want to listen to it the first time tripping.
I definitely would on the third or fourth listen tho.

[Alectwin]

Now i need a tourdate in Italy!!!

[DenOndaNissen]

This album is a monster! Everything i hoped for and more.
Its a very unique Deftones album that doesnt sound like anything they have done before.
But it still sounds like pure Deftones. Aah, im so glad!

[Bifrost]

I am still digesting this album but its not what I expected... I need to let this marinate for awhile

Right now Entomb is definitely my favorite track and I see why they picked tempest for the first single...

[scarywindow]

i say this without hesitation:  after 5 listens in various settings, and with/without headphones, this album is fucking amazing.  i was expecting an insanely atmospheric album, and i got that.  the album is almost shoegaze in some places... but i DID NOT expect it to be their most emotional album.  this one actually tugs my heart strings, and the Tones haven't done that for me since White Pony.  i've been a fan since '97, and have witnessed a MAJOR progression throughout the years, but this album is something else entirely.  i won't do a track by track, but there isn't a single song that doesn't grab me.  i expected beauty, but instead i got beauty AND glory.  a job well done, Deftones.  you've made my favorite album of the year, and my favorite of your entire career.  so much love.

[Deadradio]

This album is a monster! Everything i hoped for and more.
Its a very unique Deftones album that doesnt sound like anything they have done before.
But it still sounds like pure Deftones. Aah, im so glad!

Agreed!!!

[DAFTPUNK87]

Out of all the bands to pick from to be your favorite band..
I'm pleased to say that I'm glad mine is Deftones.