Deftones (2003) | The End of the Beginning

In the middle of Deftones' "dark days," the band delivered an album so dense that they later distanced themselves from it.

[@albumreviewsandsuch9994]

My favorite deftones album... Still remember being in a dark place myself when i listened to this album over and over again... Getting up, skating down the long ass road i used to live at , smoking that devils lettuce like a chimney with my cousins, trying to find a purpose... opening up with hexagram puts you instantly in the mood for wrecking shit/jamming

[@austineittreim5085]

Criminally underrated channel

[@synesthesia.aesthetic]

Here here

[@dariabjorn]

YES!

[@sirchess1807]

Agreed

[@KalamariKing23]

I know right!? Happy New Year with my new favorite band channel 🦾🤘. Can't wait to watch other groups

[@Grasses0n]

Sometimes the best music can come from an artists darkest times.

[@The__Leo]

Hexagram into Needles and Pins into Minerva is my favorite opening salvo to any Deftones album

[@grace.dr4cula]

this album is so personal to me. its my absolute favorite album from deftones

[@supergompi939]

My favorite album. I like to call it "Beautiful Depression" because of how this album sends you in this trance when you're feeling so down.

[@mot_wadd3441]

I was lucky enough to see them play Needles and Pins and Bloody Cape in the same show in December 2022. Seems as though Needles and Pins came a lock for their setlist over their tours throughout 2023

[@joeykiser2548]

Saw them play both at Rockville!

[@apresentformyfriends]

They played this song at Golden Gate Park last weekend it was amazing

[@defgmx]

This was the first full Deftones album I listened to. I was about 12 or 13 and was still discovering my tastes in music but from the moment Hexagram kicked off until the end last lick of Moana, I was blown away... I vividly remember listening to the album on repeat after that first initial play.

[@pizowell]

These documentaries have been incredible, Nocturne! Excellent work. I also love "Lovers". It's one of my favorite Deftones tracks. 🤘

[@michtarragon4665]

My favorite Deftones album. I spent 7 weeks in the desert in 2003 listening to this album every night. I still have the CD that I bought the day it came out. Been spinning it for 20 years now.

[@levirocks34]

I was 18 when that album came out. Preordered it at my local record store. I remember the day. I walked to the record store instead of driving, came home and listened to it beginning to end on my front porch and was blown away. There’s very few days in my life that I remember in such detail.

[@Bunny-Soup]

I've always loved Deftones but I only really listened to this album for the first time going through an incredibly rough breakup, I had turned to drugs, alcohol, and anything else I could get my hands on to get through it. This album was on, every waking minute of that year, truly a beautiful piece of work.

[@NocturneMusic]

thanks for sharing this

[@dvvl2k942]

You made me appreciate this album so much more. Your appreciation for what the band is and the methodical explanations of the emotions in each song you give is impressive to say the least. Incredibly well done video

[@NocturneMusic]

thanks man. sometimes i worry if im overdoing it but comments like yours make me kno im doing something right

[@dvvl2k942]

@@NocturneMusic hey man, I guess better to think you’re overdoing things rather than not putting in enough effort. Looking forward to anything Deftones or anything metal related in the future !

[@Invisus_Letum]

An artist's work should only be recieved exactly as it's given, take it or leave it. I remember hearing a track I really liked on the Matrix soundtrack. Learning it was a group 'Deftones' I bought their nrw album 'White Pony' at Tower Records in Hollywood. That night I had a new favorite band to this day and 'til I die.

[@yahirtheman7295]

20 Year Anniversary Of This Album!!! 🥳🎉

[@bhrisooo]

The fact that they release music that’s based off how feel at the time and you can easily notice it when you look at all their past albums is one of the reasons they’re my fav band

[@bhrisooo]

Im so high idk if that makes any sense

[@NocturneMusic]

it did

[@patorjk]

I remember when both St Anger and Deftones came out. I liked both at the time (I remember my gf at the time telling me that I was the only one she knew of that liked St Anger), but I liked Deftones more and it has stood the test of time. I still listen to it, while I don't think I've listened to St Anger since the mid 00's.

[@NocturneMusic]

i had to really think about it and i think i listened to invisible kid a few years ago. but the album overall? maybe 07

[@Aaaaaaaa-ix4rp]

St anger is a very weird experimental pop rock album.

[@SB-kc8cl]

Back with another classic about a classic! This was so good. Chino’s lyrics can be so enigmatic, you did a great job analyzing them.

[@NocturneMusic]

sometimes i wonder if i might be stretching but u saying that is reassuring 😄 thank u

[@PeeWeeHermitGames]

Per your question regarding Chino and Frank being in Seattle, the reason was the rest of the band felt they were comfortable with their parts, and so chino and frank went to Seattle to finish vocal layers, additional guitar and keys and atmosphere and frank was a big part of that record being in sequence they way it was due to then fine tuning everything so well.

[@requiem5179]

I bought this the week it came out but couldn't get into it for years. I'm not sure why. I think it was the production or the fact that it had such a different writing style, lyrics and sound. But in retrospect I think this is actually one of their best albums start to finish.

[@tobiastaylor3979]

This has been the best narrator for deftones I have ever heard. I literally just hid out at work for 2 hrs to listen and watch every word of these deftones vids. This really made my day, Thank you.

[@NocturneMusic]

your comments made my day. thanks man

[@TheCamSays]

I remember doing a run through of their discography in high school and I didn’t really like this one on the first listen. I already loved Minerva, Hexagram and Good Morning Beautiful but it took a bit for me to come around to tracks like Uninteresting Event, Lucky You and Deathblow (something about Chino’s voice cracking in the chorus I didn’t like on first listen). One of my better relisten experiences for an album.

[@logosmedia9942]

These Deftones documentaries are amazing. Keep them up and keep killin shit ! 🔥❤️

[@jaytee2413]

The Deftones album is my favorite album next to White Pony. After watching this, I have a brand new love and appreciation for it. Great video dude! 🤘🏽

[@gen8055]

this album really helped go through a dark moment, it didn't made me feel better or anything, but this one really made me feel understood, and that my feelings were validated too, this also takes me back to a dark time of my life which i don't like going to, so i just listen to like 2 songs of that whole album... All i can say rn is.. poor chino bro

[@adamreinhardt9135]

It’s funny how my two favorite Deftones albums are from their “dark days” - Self titled, and Saturday night wrist. That was peak Deftones vibes. So good to see someone break down the genius of this album.

[@vinylmonkeyTHFC]

As a massive fan 90% of my life. I didn't know half this stuff about the record. Strange my top 5 would include Sat night Wrist and Self titled. I must be some dark mo fo. Love this video . I brought the red anniversary edition on vinyl. The 3rd time I've brought this album. I love it. I got it first on release day and didn't feel it at the time. Id been a fan since before the release of around the fur and my young self wasn't deep enough. But these days I just love it more and more. Thanks dude.

[@aevolve]

Anniversary is my all time favorite tune. It makes me think of losing my loved ones, mainly my mom and grandma. Not a significant other necessarily. The water theme keeps coming back though, in waves, pun intended, when i hear digtal bath and sextape. High on the crest and crashing below while remembering embracing and yearning for Tonight, in the moment. Anything after is regaining strength and moving on. Cleansing of soul.

[@miham4143]

This video is fucking amazing. Thank you so much ❤❤❤ Funny fact. I'm Deftones fan for 25+ years but I found Bloody cape video 3 months ago. Best song from that album 🤩

[@fak3dofficial]

Awesome video man, this album saved me from lot of shit i've gone through, thank you!

[@AfroRedMusic]

Still my fav album of theirs! It makes more and more sense the more I go through and the older I get 😭

[@kidpresentable]

This record came at the tail-end of being in highschool. Such an important record for me. It may be my 2nd fav behind White Pony, but it's a special one.

[@nosexinviolence.3358]

Nocturne is the best thing to happen For Deftones.

[@NocturneMusic]

😄😄😄

[@wishyouaway]

thank you for the video, snw and self titled have been my favorite albums since 2016. i love hearing about their self titled, since i feel that no one really says its their favorite album. love the thorough research!

[@WILD__THINGS]

Oh baby, an early Christmas present! Thank you so much

[@clwmiller1]

Thanks for going over the B-Sides…always come back to this album

[@BarberMidnight]

Subs from me after binging all these Deftones docs. You do amazing work here and it should be more widely watched for damn sure. Battle axe from Deftones is probably one of my fave songs of theres. there seems a lot of meaning in simple lyrics but above that that riff slaps my face off every time i hear it.

[@NocturneMusic]

battle axe is definitely a one of a kind

[@spicyoctopus]

This album is the Pinkerton of Deftones discography and that’s a good thing

[@joegj666]

An absolutely fantastic overview of this album. Read everything there is to read about this, but you unveiled new things and gave your own intriguing interpretations of each track. Loved it

[@christiangibbs391]

Can't find your album? 🤔 By the sounds of it, I'm pretty sure your old boy smashed it up in the backyard with a hammer 🔨 & put in the BBQ Pit 🔥 Great Album ❤ I saw them perform at the 2003 BDO in Gold Coast & a small club called the "Roundhouse" 🛖 in Sydney just before the album dropped. Xhibit came out in the encore & did "Back To School 🏫 (Mini Maggot 🎒) with them 😎✌️

[@dereksendrak]

As a life long Deftones fan, I’ve seen them live 29 times, fantastic video man!! Great job here🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@superarisu]

I always read Hexagram as about the interplay between audience and band during a concert. It's chaotic, potentially even violent; an intense communal experience like a religious gathering; a playful experience; a cycling of emotions and memories both positive and negative ("the camera makes you seasick" "your parents are proud", "god I trust everyone").

[@SteelRims]

I love how Chino's guitar playing style is based on electronic sampling. It doesnt sound like a rhythm or lead guitar. Its something way too different from Stephen Carpenter's heavy riffage. It rides on what Steph is doing without cutting through it.

[@Panzerboy420]

Finally found this one while CD hunting this weekend, this album is something really special

[@recolivez1995]

Always appreciate videos like these well done. Minerva is so well made this album will always be in the rotation.

[@jimmyv3942]

My favorite Deftones album:

[@exsuscito]

This was your best video yet. Very good because it was very real.

[@NocturneMusic]

😭😄 bro your encouragement is always behind my efforts so i have to thank you

[@life.9251]

Amazing video. I already loved this album, but now I definitely appreciate it a little more. Thanks, Nocturne

[@henriquemoreira7772]

i wish you did this king of videos for DIAMOND EYES and KOI NO YOKEN

[@Vektori666]

I remember getting this album on the morning it coming out. I listened it about the next 36hours constantly. My favourite and most important 'Tones album. Packs so much REAL emotion. Something that i can very strongly feel

[@_iamallsins_]

This is one of the best records ever released

[@Sebbb_28]

This is my favorite album, from beginning to end, every time I listen to it is a shot of adrenaline and motivation, it brings me memories and at the same time generates new ones. An album that I personally think has no time.

[@chrisros6511]

ALWAYS loved this record... Never understood the negative critique

[@ethanguy82]

Love Deftones and absolutely love this video, so well done

[@paisteuser06]

Man this is all so compelling.

[@SpiritSquadron]

This was a dope album. Love how different Deft Ones get on each new Release. They never disappoint. 🔥💘 Also this is A Great Video. Thank You 4 Making This. Excellent ! 👍

[@heimatei333]

You should definitely add the Deftones videos chronologically in a playlist! I just love watching more at a time

[@Sleepy_edson]

I can’t wait for you to make a video on the other albums

[@nicksporter2745]

Beautiful video on the best Deftones album

[@sleepteam]

14 songs! I need to hear the others.

[@aaronb556]

bro that’s what i said there’s the album 11 and then lovers but what other 2 songs were unreleased?

[@missj2496]

Just found your channel! So glad I did, your research is impressive! I don’t have anyone in my life as obsessed with Deftones as I am, so this channel is a blessing to me!!

[@NocturneMusic]

thanks for being here!

[@jordynbryant8936]

I’m in my early 20s and I’m one of the few 90s 2000s only rockhead sometimes I feel like I’m in the wrong era because chino has one of the best voice all time I wish I grew up with this

[@NocturneMusic]

when numetal started i was still in elementary school so i was lucky to catch at least some of it. but one thing i want for the channel is for more fans to link up

[@aloegarten8999]

I love your videos so much as I've been getting into a nu-metal a lot the last year and you've given me a lot of history and insight that has made me fall in more love with the genre!

[@NocturneMusic]

aye glad to hear it!

[@dthrckr666]

this is exactly why deftones self titled is my favorite album of theirs and possibly of all time

[@jairmanggg00]

Beautiful video as always man, looking forward to when you cover Diamond Eyes hopefully!

[@ynazir]

whoa dude, this video capture everything on it! i ignore this album for a whole 3 years since it was released, and comeback with new perspective (weed), and BOOM! the best music ever made by humankind.

[@NocturneMusic]

weed is powerful

[@thedrizzle6984]

I know it’s impossible for them as a band to truly appreciate it due to the struggles of the times, but if Chino especially could view it the way I do as sonically the best representation of showing of the HUM influences (heavy multitracked guitars and washed out droning vocals etc) I think he’d at least understand why some of us still adore this disc

[@dariabjorn]

Oooof, a video about my favourite (NUBER ONE BABY!) and (probably) the most depressive Deftones album??? I'm here for it any day! Thanx, Nocturne 🖤

[@dariabjorn]

Self-titled was my first Deftones album too and you know what? I still have that cd!

[@dariabjorn]

Damn, I almost cried by the end of this video because I remembered HOW much I love this album. I picked it up, looked at the booklet and will listen to it right now. A fun fact that for me this album is associated with some of the best years of my life. I always knew that it was very depressive, but it didn't pull me into negative emotions, but taught me to experience strong feelings and live through them. Amazing job, Nocturne! I need this video on my hard drive!

[@NocturneMusic]

@@dariabjorn that's one of the nicest things anyone could say!

[@dariabjorn]

@@NocturneMusic ❤‍🔥

[@victormoreno803]

I love these deftones videos, great video bro

[@angel_of_rust]

i remember already liking this album the first time because it was so nocturnal in its sound.

[@tolertoxin]

my favorite album of all time

[@1984gtmustangman]

Awesome video man, learned a lot

[@YoungMasterpiece]

Hey, man, I appreciate your channel and share your love for Deftones. Older fan here, so it was interesting hearing your dad's take on the band, 'cause I presume he and I are the same generation, grew up on Nirvana and Seattle sound and the music of the 90s. Deftones tho, my favorite band from the era after grunge, along with Mogwai and a few other greats. I follow Deftones from Adrenaline, and I always felt every record is even better than the last, but don't get me wrong: every one of their albums deserves the deep dive and attention of any audiophile who likes different in the realms of heavy, but melodic too, and much much more. For me - they never put out sh... material, whatever anyone thinks, that's my opinion. Greetings from Europe. If you want, check out my channel Balkan Secrets, there are a few interviews that could interest you or your old man. Cheers and keep doing deep dives.

[@sherman1476]

Lmao, I can totally relate to you trying not to have your dad listen to Hexagram. I got my dad to love deftones but I knew damn well that if I played something like Hexagram, Engine no.9, etc then he wouldn't like the band at first. Fast forward a year and he now appreciates the heaver side of Deftones, but he still doesn't get Hexagram lol. Awsome vid btw, great documenting and researching 👍 Edit: He appreciates Hexagram now 😁

[@NocturneMusic]

im curious. what was the first song he got into?

[@sherman1476]

@@NocturneMusic Digital Bath, I knew I had to play an easier going song so I picked that one to be his first. He still loves that song to this day

[@NocturneMusic]

@@sherman1476 great choice 👍🏾

[@Emanny237]

Recently discover your channel. You do really great content!!

[@aaronb556]

you just gained a sub man and i’m happy to be apart of the Nocturne family Can’t wait til you cover diamond eyes

[@NocturneMusic]

happy to have you bro

[@justinrisen1929]

Self Titled is my fav Deftones record of all time and second only to Black Sabbath Master of Reality as a whole for me. Fuckin heavy and painful record dark as hell and i love it so much.

[@AuroraDorealus]

Hell yeah, new Nocturne Video! Loved it man.

[@Simon_Diamond803]

I get into Deftones this year and got obsessed with the band along with Chevelle, which led me into this channel and I have to say your channel is underated as hell. I would like to suggest you might want to change the name of the channel because It takes me forever to find it.

[@NocturneMusic]

believe me it's a good suggestion. i have to type too much shit to find myself lol

[@FOUNDINSIDE]

great video on one of the best times to be a deftones fans. Your videos are so good ,how is everyone still sleeping on this channel?

[@NocturneMusic]

im tryna wake up the algorithm

[@FOUNDINSIDE]

@@NocturneMusic honestly its a crime at this point youve been solid for a long time.

[@NocturneMusic]

@@FOUNDINSIDE thanks bro. i guess in time bc it's always nice when a lot of people see your work and appreciate it

[@IceyBlue22]

maaaan... I love your videos!

[@laurisaarinen1126]

I recently got into this album, before it seemed too depressing and i mostly liked just few tracks. I always loved Minerva though, one of their top 10 best songs for me still. I don't know, maybe i have been pretty depressed myself lately. This album just suddenly clicked with me. Now it's my 4th favorite, behind White Pony, ATF and SNW, went above Diamond Eyes on my list. Deftones does have one hell of a discography. I would really like to hear Eros though.

[@jordynbryant8936]

Nocturne doesn’t miss either both channels are fye ur the only one who appreciate these guys like it’s 97’ again

[@gekaiesm]

beautiful

[@oskarthomas1512]

All of these are dope 😤😤😤

[@Kresbok]

My man! How are you! I was waiting a new video from you, but you hit us with a BANGER! Oh man! Top notch, love the research and overall well put together, amazing job, I wish you do something with bands like: Helmet, Limp Bizkit, like this type, more full in depth, your fan from Argentina! Keep it up!

[@NocturneMusic]

yooooo my bro im glad you enjoyed it. i can't say what i plan on next bc im still working on another vid idea but we're thinking on the same wavelength lol

[@casperolivier9519]

thank you

[@ethanmunoz7109]

amazing video man, my favorite album

[@danielarp4515]

Very Interesting, thank you for sharing.

[@Cleon-s1y]

Your definitely getting a sub

[@ryanbollu]

Take a bow, sir.

[@flazuki5288]

my fave album will always be ATF. But this album is very special... yes, its very depressing and dark. But at the same time its very intimate, pure, raw, emotional and authentic. Never heard anything like this. Even when chino doesnt like it, its good that it exists.

[@MiguelRamirez-cr7gh]

Dude why is your channel and specifically your Deftones vids so low on viewership? Usually anything Deftones gets thousands of views within hours. As always your videos are top notch brother

[@braedenbizzar5627]

Will you do a analysis video over adrenaline?

[@thesomething6229]

I like all the cover arts for the songs

[@exoizlyfe6079]

I am also guilty of getting into Deftones after a breakup or for catharsis so it's bittersweet

[@GoldSnacks]

What is the song used in the introduction of this video?

[@josh-rz3uq]

A songwriter looking up his own lyrics online is just wild to me.

[@michtarragon4665]

My favorite Deftones album. I spent 7 weeks in the desert in 2003 listening to this album every night. I still have the CD that I bought the day it came out. Been spinning it for 20 years now.

[@NocturneMusic]

i bet you still got the booklet too

[@michtarragon4665]

@@NocturneMusic I do!

[@Insignia27]

so good dude

[@tobythewuss]

Their best album