Review
Alright, let's dive into 'Saturday Night Wrist' by Deftones. This album is a wild ride through the band's psyche, and it's not for the faint of heart. The guys spent nearly two years crafting this beast, and you can feel the tension oozing from every track. It's like they took all their personal demons, threw them in a blender, and hit puree. The result? A sonic cocktail that'll knock you on your ass.
Chino Moreno's vocals are raw and unfiltered, reflecting his struggles with addiction and a crumbling marriage. It's not pretty, but it's real as hell. The band ditched their long-time producer Terry Date for this one, bringing in Bob Ezrin and Shaun Lopez to shake things up. And shake things up they did. The sound is a perfect storm of alt-metal aggression and ambient experimentation that'll leave your ears ringing and your mind reeling.
'Saturday Night Wrist' isn't just heavy - it's emotionally heavy. Tracks like 'Hole in the Earth' and 'Cherry Waves' hit you with a one-two punch of crushing riffs and soaring melodies. And let's not forget 'Mein', featuring Serj Tankian's unmistakable vocals. It's a rollercoaster of sound that'll have you headbanging one minute and lost in a trance the next. Despite the chaos behind the scenes, Deftones managed to create an album that's both a gut-punch and a mind-bender. It's not always an easy listen, but it's one hell of a journey. - Chase
