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Deftones
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Saturday Night Wrist
Maverick Records
Release: 10/31/2006
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Rated:
Review by:
Caz* Bevan
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The progression of the Deftones is predictable only in
hindsight. Adrenaline (1995) and Around
The Fur (1997) are more metal-derived albums. With
a distinct style and demand of attention, these albums are
likely influences on some of today's favorite post-hardcore
bands.
After releasing these albums, many of us might have
believed the band was lost as they took three years to add
DJ/keyboardist Frank Delgado to the band and released
White Pony (2000). White Pony
went platinum with ease as an album weighing with heavy
mood, wailing with a certain degree of neediness and hailing
as nothing less than the truly complex process of
simplifying.
Then again, perhaps Deftones did a little too much
simplifying as their self-titled album (2003) had its moments
but left much to be desired. Attempting to pick up some
slack, Deftones then released B-Sides And
Rarities - a CD/DVD combo featuring exclusive
acoustic tracks, cover songs, and essentially all the band's
previously released music videos.
Losing hope, fans of the Deftones have been waiting six long
years for Saturday Night Wrist. The release
brings back a heavier undertone - some songs sounding
more like White Pony's "Elite" or "Korea" - and
slightly reminiscent of songs from Adrenaline.
Released as Deftones' sixth album - the album rises in the
wake of White Pony and seems to bring a few
more momentous songs to the table.
Conceptually a natural spawn of White Pony,
Saturday Night Wrist is a showcase of each
individual members tastes and artistic capabilities, especially
that of front man Chino Moreno and his lyrical abilities. Chino
retains the haunting simplicity in his crisp and airy tone
peaked by his trademark screams. At past shows, Chino has
welcomed the audience exclaiming, "Welcome! to poetry in
motion...."
Indeed, Chino's lyrics are pure poetry - filled with imagery
made incredibly apparent through their music. |
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