Ohms
by Deftones
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. The Guardian
    Sep 25, 2020
    60
    By streamlining their sound, Deftones have made an album that proves that ferocity is not a diminishing resource.

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#26 Best Album of 2020
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#46 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 196 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 175 out of 196
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 196
  3. Negative: 13 out of 196
  1. GoonSquad215
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    The singles released for this album were perfectly placed as the finale and opening of the album to show what was forthcoming as a whole. AThe singles released for this album were perfectly placed as the finale and opening of the album to show what was forthcoming as a whole. A few listens in and I can say it ranks in the highest tier of the deftones catalog. Not a single song is misplaced or deserves just a glance. From my first listen Ohms was great but after a few more, in my opinion, it may just be a masterpiece showcasing each band members talents at the highest level. Also I get this feeling that it has glimpses of each past record while being entirely different. Deftones has once again made my favorite record of the year and does not disappoint with the long awaited Ohms.… Full Review »
  2. Panzilla
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    This is the case like with the most Deftones albums: the more you listen, more their music grows on you. You will start notice things that youThis is the case like with the most Deftones albums: the more you listen, more their music grows on you. You will start notice things that you missed before and it will help you appreciate what they did more.
    With 0hms it seems like the same case. And it’s fine by me. Correct thing was said on reddit that this album is about of acceptance of inevitable changes(even death). This topic hits right in the gut with anger scream and heavy riffs. But in the end, there’s ray of light(even hope).    … Full Review »
  3. Eheine
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    The most ambitious, nervy, realistic, relevant, and future punk album of their lives.
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