I really am trying; honest.
So Deftones have released a new video for the track “Beauty School” from last year’s stand-out album Diamond Eyes. It’s centred around their live show set-up from what I can tell, which isn’t that interesting admittedly, but it’s one of those ‘intimate, seeing the band how they really are’ deals, which might well be your bag, baby.
We loved Diamond Eyes, and you should too. Awesome album, awesome song.
- CG
The title makes it sound like some kind of bargain-bin torture porn movie in the vein of Saw or Hostel doesn’t it? Well heck, THAT sure wasn’t done for comedic effect…
Fortunately not though. I am, of course, referring to the new video from Deftones for the brilliant You’ve Seen The Butcher from their recent album Diamond Eyes. Like you didn’t already know that though.
It’s a sexy, sexy album, and as we’ve come to expect from the videos from this album, there are lots of sexy ladies dancing in slow motion. And a library, because books are sexy too – although if I was a librarian and Deftones wanted to perform between the shelves, I certainly wouldn’t shush them. Just mind those sweaty ladies and red corn syrup; I don’t want you ruining any of the classics.
- CG
It takes a lot for a band to write and record an entire album, shelve it, and write another; especially with a dedicated fan base anticipating it so highly. Deftones took a considerable risk with Diamond Eyes, choosing to continue their efforts without Chi Cheng, who is still in a coma since his accident in 2008. Fortunately, the risk they took certainly pays off.
Diamond Eyes features a maturation of the same sort of sound that Deftones have become famous for: melding relatively simple yet heavy (and at times, aggressive) alternative metal riffs with dreampop-like atmosphere and floaty melodies. Much of the record has sounds reminiscent of 2000′s White Pony, and this is certainly the best album they’ve done since then.
The album opens with the simple radio-ready title track “Diamond Eyes”. This song does justice as the album’s namesake, with a beautiful chorus featuring mesmerizing lyrics and imagery.
“Once and for all, time will see us realign.
Diamonds rain across the sky.
Follow me into the same realm.”
Sadly, this song is over before you know it, but it is very memorable. Royal is a powerful song “CMND/CTRL” is one of the heavier songs, and it will get you feeling pumped up. The riffs in this song, when combined with Chino’s confident-and-cocky vocals (“Switching command, just because I can”), will make you feel ballsy and empowered.
Best album art of 2010 goes to Deftones. Calling it right now. Owls are just so damn beautiful, man.
Deftones have also uploaded another awesome lyrics video to youtube for their single “Diamond Eyes.”
Diamond Eyes hits stores May 4th, and it is amazing.
- JR
Diamond Eyes, the long awaited sixth album from the Deftones is out and about. Somewhere.
Cue either Doctor Who, or X-Files music.
-MW
