White Pony
by Deftones
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    White Pony ends up being more accessible than the group's two previous albums, because it's not a half-formed mess but a classic alternative-rock album, as gentle and catchy as it is dark.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    Their most adventurous and assured album to date?

Awards & Rankings

82
#82 Best Album of 2000
15
#15 Most Discussed Album of 2000
13
#13 Most Shared Album of 2000

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 195 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 180 out of 195
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 195
  3. Negative: 15 out of 195
  1. JanisK.
    Jan 13, 2008
    10
    Pure genius.
  2. ribena_wrath
    Nov 6, 2010
    10
    Purely a fantastic album. This is the album where they learn when they need to be quiet, and it pays off. This album is sonic, and heavy, andPurely a fantastic album. This is the album where they learn when they need to be quiet, and it pays off. This album is sonic, and heavy, and grungy. But always delicate and soothing and dark. Somehow, Deftones can mix 'dark' with 'soothing' and make it work.

    Personal Highlights: Change, Digital Bath, Knife Party, Passenger, RX Queen.    … Full Review »
  3. MasterShake70
    Apr 7, 2014
    10
    Deftones magnum opus. An incredibly diverse album, and while that may make it unfocused compared to an album like Diamond Eyes, it's the boldDeftones magnum opus. An incredibly diverse album, and while that may make it unfocused compared to an album like Diamond Eyes, it's the bold step off the nu metal band wagon and the key tracks from White Pony that makes it their best.… Full Review »
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