Chances are, you formed your opinion about this band decades ago, and nothing I say will change that. But if you grew up in a musically barren era in the late 90s/early 2000s, before Web 2.0, Deftones always had more to offer than their nu - metal peers. After the raw energy of 'Adrenaline' and the breakthrough 'Around The Fur', the band showed a rich mix of influences with each new record, bringing in elements of shoegaze, ambient, electronica, dreampop, hardcore punk, and R&B. When this album came out, some fans didn't like it, but I loved how it explored the two extremes of their sound. It built on the experimentalism of 'White Pony', delivering some of the most intense metal tracks like 'When Girls Telephone Boys', 'Hexagram', 'Needles And Pins' and beautiful slow - tempo ballads such as 'Anniversary Of An Uninteresting Event', 'Lucky You'. There are also warm and fuzzy moments like 'Moana', 'Battle - axe' and the 'White Pony' - like lead single 'Minerva'. Produced by Terry Date and released by Maverick (Madonna's label), this is a limited 20th - anniversary pressing on translucent ruby red vinyl with a printed lyric insert. It was originally released in 2003 and re - released by Maverick in 2023.
Using this Deftones vinyl LP is easy. Just place it on your turntable, carefully lower the needle onto the record, and enjoy the music. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting fingerprints or dirt on it. Store the vinyl in a cool, dry place to prevent warping. Keep it in its sleeve when not in use to protect it from scratches. If the record gets dirty, you can use a vinyl cleaning brush to gently remove dust. And that's all you need to know to keep your Deftones 20th - anniversary vinyl in great shape and keep enjoying their amazing music.
