Deftones
by Deftones
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Q Magazine
    90
    In a genre considered creatively bankrupt, this is genuinely new metal. [Jul 2003, p.102]
    All this publication's reviews
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    A modern, commercially-viable, carefully crafted rock record that also sounds violent, deranged and desperately, incurably sad all at the same time.
  3. Dot Music
    80
    It is an important leap forward for one of the few American metal bands left who care about the form's emotional evolution.
  5. Rolling Stone
    80
    Just when new metal seemed utterly played out, Deftones blows open the possibilities.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    This is as catchy as heavy gets. [23 May 2003, p.73]
    All this publication's reviews
  7. Spin
    75
    This is less an 11-song album than a single long-form mope. [Jul 2003, p.105]
    All this publication's reviews
  8. E! Online
    75
    Even if it all sounds pretty much the same as their last few, you'd be unwise to turn a deaf ear to this release.
  9. The A.V. Club
    70
    The record as a whole is less rewarding than its predecessor, though its peaks rival any in the genre.
  10. AllMusic
    60
    Deftones sticks a little too close to familiar territory this time around.
  11. Alternative Press
    60
    After four very similar albums, they seem to be in danger of painting themselves into a corner. [Jun 2003, p.93]
    All this publication's reviews
  12. Blender
    60
    Its densest aural jungle so far. [#17, p.136]
    All this publication's reviews
  13. Playlouder
    50
    It sounds like a dog howling over a Sepultura record. No, worse. It sounds like Fred Durst.

Awards & Rankings

49
#49 Most Discussed Album of 2003
4
#4 Most Shared Album of 2003

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 113 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 104 out of 113
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 113
  3. Negative: 1 out of 113
  1. Joseph-ScottA.
    Dec 6, 2007
    10
    This is an incredible album. And very underrated. The Deftones created an incredibly emotive and artistically relevant record with this, This is an incredible album. And very underrated. The Deftones created an incredibly emotive and artistically relevant record with this, their self titled release, as though they were re-inventing what Deftones were. It sounds blissed out, willingly obscure and unforgiving with it's hard bite at times. it is one of my favorite albums of the 00s. It can also be seen as a brilliant alternative of Loveless.… Full Review »
  2. Tristan
    Mar 16, 2005
    9
    The deftones most obscure and unique album to date it is much tighter that "around the fur" and much more abstract than "white pony". Despite The deftones most obscure and unique album to date it is much tighter that "around the fur" and much more abstract than "white pony". Despite being rather a noisy sounding record, after sustained listening the record blossoms, it is textural and colourful. This record is deeply emotional cross-examining relationships and human perceptions. My favourite tracks are the gorgeous "Moana" and the industrial "When Girls Telephone Boys", both track using minimalism with respect to their lyrics and their riffs. Stunning programming skills exhibited and juicy, poetic and abstract lyrics ... Definitely the best record by the Deftones.… Full Review »
  3. mattj
    Sep 24, 2004
    10
    I have always been a metal fan, i bought my first deftones cd (white pony) 3 years ago and have been captivated by the disturbing beauty of I have always been a metal fan, i bought my first deftones cd (white pony) 3 years ago and have been captivated by the disturbing beauty of the deftones ever since i have just recently purchased the self titled cd "deftones" and have found it to be one of the best cd's in a long search for stupid meaningless poppy junk. this cd will blow your mind i can listin to this cd over and over, never getting sick of the genious that is the deftones.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »