"Ohms" - Deftones New Album

[pannch]

By the way, this leak is definitely not quite optimal quality. Sounds good but a little sloshy on the high end. I've reserved myself to the one listen for this reason.

Yes, leak doesn't sound that good. Can feel there's so much going on, but the rip quality doesn't do justice

[Shells]

First listen through:

* Guitars are LOUD, dayum Stephen! YESS!
* Big 80s synth pop melody vibes on top of those loud guitars, Duran Duran throughout especially. Chino's doing his best Simon Le Bon this album. It's brilliant.
* Genesis and Ohms were definitely the best choices for singles - Ohms eases you in with a bit of upbeat excitement, Genesis is like a half and half that gives you more of a feel of the album as it gets more of that heavy guitar tone. Then the rest of the album is like BAM!

I can't say what I liked the best, all of the tracks made me stop and listen and had moments that made me think wow. The sound feels nostalgic but really fresh and new all at the same time. I think it's gonna be an absolute beaut once it's sunk in. Deftones albums always need that time to work right into your soul but once it's there it never leaves.

Hitting that play button again and cranking the volume up!

[Far away]

Where to fucking begin? This is not a review cause Im just doing my second listening of the entire record, but my god, for now I feel pretty safe to say this is everything I always wanted Deftones to be since White Pony. Keep in mind: this is not White Pony 2.0, but to me it feels like the potential I felt in this band back then REAALLLLLY comes to fruition on this album. It's hard for me to explain why that is exactly. Part of it is that the songs sound so unconventional structure- and soundwise, just like on WP. And part of it is that the whole thing feels so layered, like when you listen for the first few times you just HEAR that theres so much going on and you know youll have countless listenings ahead of you to just get a grasp on everything there. Like after a thousands of times, it sometimes still feels like you're finding new stuff on WP, right? Thats what this feels like to me.

Also a lot of stuff reminded me of ATF. Some truly inspiring, hard riffs and Chino's voice is sooooo butterly smooth. I also love that each member truly shines here. Abe's drums really pop, Frank has never been more present on the production AND song structure and Sergio really shows what he can do here. And Stef of course, he really fucking shines on this record, my god!

The album is expertly paced and just long enough. After the closing track I instantly want to hear it again.

There are truly some melodies here that touch me on an emotional level. I mean as you can read above Im a huge White Pony fan, but Im also still in love with Diamond Eyes and Koi No Yokan. However, those records feel a bit 'simpler' to me. Dont get me wrong, I love how they make Deftones feel energized again and I think they're both stone cold modern classics, but Ohms just has this extra special thing that I really can't explain. More layers, I guess? More difficult to graps structures and melodies?

I don't want to hype myself and yall up too much cause I remember being pretty fine with Gore as well on first listen, but that didnt take very long. But I have such a good feeling about this one. It might become one of my favorites. Might. We will see. For now, this is really an interesting release and its even more mindblowning knowing this is the 9th release of the band. Jesus, how do they do it?

I couldnt say it better. I think we all, as fans, know their potential, but this time I think they trully pulled it off (IMO). Even more than WP (which is not even my fav record, btw).
This record is so different, so weirdly different. BUT good. Im loving the fact you can hear how Frank's hand are all over it, and its amazing.

ATF and S/T still hold a very special place in my heart, but man... this one might join them.

I fell in love with Deftones after listening to Adrenaline. ATF was like those first months when you are in a new relationship and everything is great! It reinforced those feelings. Created a bond! Same with WP. S/T showed me a side of them I wasnt expecting. So deep and dark... first 4 are still my fav from their discography.

Ohms? Im speechless... and that never happened before. Ever.

I thought I was overreacting a little after the first couple times, but now? I dont know if I am...

[2MoreHours]

I love the fact there is no consensus on the best song yet everyone agrees it's really good.  Cant wait to hear it!

[Gaz]

Urantia has snare hits that sound like gun shots, loving the loud big sound of the album

[helioscopios]

* The bass line and the guitar riff in ceremony are incredible !
* The way of singing of Chino in the chorus of Error remembers me Depeche Mode a bit.
* Radiant City : acidulous / stromboscopic song
* Pompeji : Hitchcockian song

[Yossarian]

By the way, this leak is definitely not quite optimal quality. Sounds good but a little sloshy on the high end. I've reserved myself to the one listen for this reason.

Facts. Official release will sound even better then 

[lungdamage]

I caved.

On first listen I think Genesis might be the least good song on it. Which says something.

It's just an illusion. The whole thing in order is solid. I get what you mean though. I don;t pay any attention to the reviews....I wasn't expecting this shit though. It just so damn engaging.

[lungdamage]

By the way, this leak is definitely not quite optimal quality. Sounds good but a little sloshy on the high end. I've reserved myself to the one listen for this reason.

Facts. Official release will sound even better then 

True, I want to hear that low and high end less compressed. Abe goes off on some of these tracks.

He's definitely smackin' the tubs on this bad boy.

[lungdamage]

Those high hats on this 'This Link is Dead' will sound fucking awesome on the legit version. That's just one small example of what will pop way harder. I think even to the untrained ear this material has been treated well by TD. He's snuck in some raw style tonal qualities that are just...sick..

[BallZDeeP]

so how is everyones morning going? feeling better now?

[lungdamage]

V

so how is everyones morning going? feeling better now?

Ves fell asleep like a vampire holding his dual wielding ban hammers. He's long hauling it too. What a champion. Have to give him props for that.

[B_S_79]

What a day. My wife gave birth to our daughter and I get home to this news. :-)

Spell of Mathematics stood out on first listen.  Other than that I'll keep my initial reaction to myself. I'll need several listens to formulate my thoughts.

Can't wait for the vinyl to get here. I saw info about the deliveries being delayed in Canada, same for the states?

[secretbandinsider]

TSOM is never leaving my rotation, holy shit what a track! I'm in love.

My biggest disappointment with this album is Pompeji... Was not worth the hype. I adore the verses and the outro but the chorus is forgettable and the heavy parts feel forced and undercut the brilliant atmosphere the song had going.

[defsteve]

What a day. My wife gave birth to our daughter and I get home to this news. :-)

Spell of Mathematics stood out on first listen.  Other than that I'll keep my initial reaction to myself. I'll need several listens to formulate my thoughts.

Can't wait for the vinyl to get here. I saw info about the deliveries being delayed in Canada, same for the states?

Congrats on the baby.

Gold vinyl delayed in the UK. Had an email from Banquet.

[LG95]

Surprisingly the Kerrang review has the only slight piece negativity I've seen in any of the reviews (they still gave it 4/5):

With a band so universally adored as Deftones are it's almost an act of sacrilege to award their efforts with anything less than a perfect score, but while Ohms delivers on all expected fronts, it's in the unexpected where things fall just that little bit short. The unerring familiarity, the lack of surprise, and the near-flawless balance struck between all aspects of the band's appeal arguably works against it. You've seen them pull off all of these tricks before. But oh what tricks.

https://www.kerrang.com/reviews/album-review-deftones-ohms/

I must say from my only listen, I don't know how you can fail to spot new elements in this.

[Jonovah]

I had multiple out of body experiences listening to this album while my gf drove us up a mountain high af. And I'm not just talking about the mountain

[lungdamage]

What a day. My wife gave birth to our daughter and I get home to this news. :-)

Spell of Mathematics stood out on first listen.  Other than that I'll keep my initial reaction to myself. I'll need several listens to formulate my thoughts.

Can't wait for the vinyl to get here. I saw info about the deliveries being delayed in Canada, same for the states?

By almost whole month or something ?? I just saw that one guy say it was OCT 21st or something. So no idea TBH. Might just be an isolated incident.

[Far away]

Surprisingly the Kerrang review has the only slight piece negativity I've seen in any of the reviews (they still gave it 4/5):

With a band so universally adored as Deftones are it's almost an act of sacrilege to award their efforts with anything less than a perfect score, but while Ohms delivers on all expected fronts, it's in the unexpected where things fall just that little bit short. The unerring familiarity, the lack of surprise, and the near-flawless balance struck between all aspects of the band's appeal arguably works against it. You've seen them pull off all of these tricks before. But oh what tricks.

https://www.kerrang.com/reviews/album-review-deftones-ohms/

I must say from my only listen, I don't know how you can fail to spot new elements in this.

Thats one of the things I loved the most on it. So many things Im not used to...
Oh well, what can you do?

[lungdamage]

Surprisingly the Kerrang review has the only slight piece negativity I've seen in any of the reviews (they still gave it 4/5):

With a band so universally adored as Deftones are it's almost an act of sacrilege to award their efforts with anything less than a perfect score, but while Ohms delivers on all expected fronts, it's in the unexpected where things fall just that little bit short. The unerring familiarity, the lack of surprise, and the near-flawless balance struck between all aspects of the band's appeal arguably works against it. You've seen them pull off all of these tricks before. But oh what tricks.

https://www.kerrang.com/reviews/album-review-deftones-ohms/

I must say from my only listen, I don't know how you can fail to spot new elements in this.

Trust me.... never listen to one review. Listen to your own ears + the people.
I agree with what you said though.
I've seen bands read a review of their album and not let that shit go for years   It's just one persons opinion.. yet eats at them.

It could be one out of 20 or so.  The good reviews go out the window when a bad one comes in.... even though it shouldn't matter. Yet for some reason ..... yeh...