“Cherry Waves” (Saturday Night Wrist, 2006)Īn underrated Deftones song from an underrated album. It’s overplayed by now, but still undeniably appealing.Ħ. One of the ultimate Deftones songs, with a creepy atmosphere and an infectious chorus. “Change (in the House of Flies)” (White Pony, 2000)

A golden note chorus melody mixed with gigantic djent breakdowns in perfect disharmony.ħ. The “Diamond Eyes” album is straight to the point, and the live staple title track is no different. This one takes you to a complete different place, with great lyrics to match. Many of Deftones lighter, brighter tracks are gorgeous. The crazy, out of control drive and unforgettable Maynard guest appearance makes this a deserving classic. Downtuned grooves and sadomasochistic lyrics makes it a very Deftones song and a live staple. Quite representative for the “Saturday Night Wrist” album and one of my favorites from it.ĭeftones crazy rock n’ roll indulgence truly summed up in one song. Strange, sensual, gazy track from the “Saturday Night Wrist” album. “Kimdracula” (Saturday Night Wrist, 2006) “Headup” is pure nu-metal aggression in the best of ways. One of the band’s biggest hits is number 14 on the list of Deftones songs for me. “Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)” (Around the Fur, 1997) If you’re a big fan of this song you should probably read my review of Junius – “Reports from The Threshold of Death” which is quite similar to melodic Deftones.ġ4. “Hole in the Earth” (Saturday Night Wrist, 2006)Ī more melodic and controlled side of Deftones that also has a more metallic edge. Deftones full-length studio discographyġ5. When the downtuned chorus of this kicks in I go crazy.

I grew to love the “Gore” album over a time, after a slow start. Some of the heaviest downtuned riffs that Deftones ever had.Ī signature track for Deftones. This track is a mess, but what an awesome mess is it is. “Beware” (Saturday Night Wrist, 2006)įoreboding atmosphere goes into a heavy breakdown in this underrated “Saturday Night Wrist” song. I love how chaotic and out of control “Royal” is, and Chino hits some of his most dramatic high screams over the breakdowns.ġ9. We kick off the list with a schizophrenic song from the “Diamond Eyes” album. Even with my five extra songs I left out massive Deftones songs like “Minerva”, “My Own Summer (Shove It)” and “Knife Party”. It also includes five songs that almost made it into the list. Deftones is one of my favorite bands, and this is my list of the 10 best Deftones songs.

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