Koi No Yokan thread

[bewareofrats]

It's ridiculous but I'll do this just for fun.

1. Saturday Night Wrist
2. Deftones
3. White Pony
4. Around the Fur
5. Diamond Eyes
6. Koi No Yokan
7. Adrenaline

Too soon for KNY.  It may end up a bit higher but this one in particular needs time.  I see great potential in it though.

[pinkmaggit69]

It's ridiculous but I'll do this just for fun.

1. Saturday Night Wrist

Your #1 is my #7

[bewareofrats]

Haha.  Fun.

[bewareofrats]

I figured it wouldn't be that noticeable of a difference but I was/am hoping it will be quite a bit.  The production seems better than DE in a way but it also almost lacks punch to me.  The bass could be more up front for me.  Or something.

I noticed after a few listens that I had my equalizer on in my iTunes, VLC & my iPod - when I turned it off, I was able to hear the individual parts clearer, and the snare specifically was given a little bit more pop to it.

Conversely, if you know better than I, you may be able to use an equalizer to actually improve the sound

Yes, that could be an option but I hope I won't feel the need to.

I think I like What Happened to You.  It's different as a closer.  It's more laid back and kind of anti-climactic or something but it's nice.  I really like the bass in it.  It's far from Riviere but it's cool in its own way.

[DJR]

It's ridiculous but I'll do this just for fun.

1. Saturday Night Wrist

Your #1 is my #7

I got it at 1 too....I just like the overall vibe of SNW! Cheeseburgers inpaticular

[josh_axey]

For shits and giggles

1. Around the Fur
2. Deftones
3. White Pony
4. Saturday Night Wrist
5. Diamond Eyes
6. Koi No Yokan
7. Adrenaline

I'm sure Koi no Yokan will grow on me more.

[bewareofrats]

I prefer the particular creative period of SNW to their other albums.  I don't care what anyone says, it is their most atmospheric and spacey album and that includes WP and KNY.  Sounds way spacier than WP.

The catchiest choruses on KNY are Leathers and Poltergeist (this one might be my fave).

[josh_axey]

I prefer the particular creative period of SNW to their other albums.  I don't care what anyone says, it is their most atmospheric and spacey album and that includes WP and KNY.  Sounds way spacier than WP.

The catchiest choruses on KNY are Leathers and Poltergeist (this one might be my fave).

Got to agree. And on Poltergeist as well, loving it.

[bewareofrats]

Whoever said way back that the scream in Tempest was awkward or whatever, screw you, haha.  I think it fits in the song perfectly and is unexpected but sounds great.

[Usurper]

Whoever said way back that the scream in Tempest was awkward or whatever, screw you, haha.  I think it fits in the song perfectly and is unexpected but sounds great.

Truth.  I wish there were a few more just like it through out the cd.

[bewareofrats]

I wish there was a 10+ second long eagle scream on here.  It would be the first time on record and would be awesome.

[pinkmaggit69]

I wish there was a 10+ second long eagle scream on here.  It would be the first time on record and would be awesome.

The scream at the end of Royal is 10 seconds.

[Usurper]

I wish there was a 10+ second long eagle scream on here.  It would be the first time on record and would be awesome.

In all serious though, the lack of screams is one of the reasons that hold  KNY back from being a perfect album for me.
What I enjoy most is a mixture of vocal styles.  Im not looking for all screams, nor am I looking for all melodic singing.  The combination of singing/screaming/whispering/whatever-the-fuck-else-he-does is what got me hooked all these years and is what I continue to look for.

Im all for progression, changing of styles, keeping things fresh, but I really wanted to hear chino let a few nasty screams rip.
Back when Leathers was the only song available, if I knew that was going to have the meanest scream on the album I would have been a bit concerned.  I would have settled for just a few on poltergeist.  I feel parts of that song were completely neutered.

It doesnt keep me from loving the album and playing it non stop. Just being picky.

[bewareofrats]

It's not the same as his recent live eagle screams.

[illthrowROCKS@U]

It's ridiculous but I'll do this just for fun.

1. Saturday Night Wrist
2. Deftones
3. White Pony
4. Around the Fur
5. Diamond Eyes
6. Koi No Yokan
7. Adrenaline

Too soon for KNY.  It may end up a bit higher but this one in particular needs time.  I see great potential in it though.

Funny, mine are kind of similar..

1- Saturday Night Wrist
2- Deftones
3- Around The Fur
4- Adrenaline
5- White Pony
6- Koi No Yokan
7- Diamond Eyes

[bewareofrats]

Graphic Nature is pretty cool.  Some of the music (the drums and some effects) as well as Chino's vocals really remind me of White Pony.  The song also reminds of one of their b-sides.  Not sure which.

It and Gauze to a lesser extent are main "growers" of this album I think.

[ToneDef]

I prefer the particular creative period of SNW to their other albums.  I don't care what anyone says, it is their most atmospheric and spacey album and that includes WP and KNY.  Sounds way spacier than WP.

The catchiest choruses on KNY are Leathers and Poltergeist (this one might be my fave).

I have to disagree. SNW is no way more atmospheric and spacey than White Pony. They will never, ever be that creative ever again. It's a masterpiece amongst all music. SNW, while being great, is more of a patchwork quilt type thing to me.

[bewareofrats]

I love the way Gauze comes to a close.  The heavy and nasty, yet toned down riff is excellent.  There's quite a bit of dark edge and tone in this album actually, particularly the last half.  Definitely not as positive sounding as Diamond Eyes.

[whipsy77]

I love the way Gauze comes to a close.  The heavy and nasty, yet toned down riff is excellent.  There's quite a bit of dark edge and tone in this album actually, particularly the last half.  Definitely not as positive sounding as Diamond Eyes.

The closing Riff in Gauze is definiely the darkest part of the album..

[rufas]

Well, I love the new record. Only weak songs IMO are the last 2. Love everything else, it's a grower, on about my 18th or 19th listen.

Does anyone know what happened to the obligatory cover versions? Is there anything planned?