My First Time Listening to Diamond Eyes by Deftones | My Reaction

[@aaronstudley1753]

Track Risk was written for Chi. RIP

[@paroxysm6867]

You pointed out how the album feels warmer than the other albums and it for sure does. They went through some dark stuff in the 00's, the worst obviously being Chi's car accident, and this album was kinda like their rebirth both personally and professionally. This album was made when Chi was in a minimally conscious state and they wanted to remain optimistic that he would one day come out of it (R.I.P., Chi) and its definitely reflected in the music. The album touches on it: lyrically, Chino sings about wanting to save Chi on Risk and some other songs. I'd say the album definitely pushed them in a bit more of a mainstream direction after the dark weirdness of S/T and SNW, not that that's a bad thing, as it's also undeniably one of their most tightest, focused records. Some other good Deftones stuff to check out: Deftones - B-Sides and Rarities (compilation album, mostly covers, also the killer b-side Crenshaw) Deftones - Can't Even Breathe (rad song from a movie soundtrack) Deftones - The Boy's Republic (rad White Pony b-side) Deftones - Lovers (rad S/T b-side) Deftones - Finger of Death (a super dark sounding song played live once in between S/T and SNW) Deftones - FYIHYD (a stunning piano instrumental by Chino) Deftones - Melanie (a live song played when they were gearing up to release their lost album Eros) Deftones - Smile (a beautiful song from Eros that Chino leaked) Deftones - Ezrin Demos (some leaked demo instrumentals from SNW, a lot of it is very bare bones but fascinating if you really want to get into the weeds of their songwriting process) And definitely gotta recommend Chino's side project albums now that you've made it through Deftones' discography, they feature his vocals over a wide array of different sounds: Team Sleep - Team Sleep (Chino and a couple other vocalists over indie rock/electronic songs) Team Sleep - Unmastered Advance (an early demo leak of the Team Sleep album with songs not on the official album) Team Sleep - Woodstock Sessions Vol. 4 (an awesome live album, all Chino vocals this time around) Crosses - Crosses (Chino on synth-wave/electronic rock songs, probably the most popular/accessible of his side projects) Palms - Palms (Chino on post-rocky kinda songs, not my favorite band of his but it has its moments)

[@mollyesanborn]

THANK YOU for the recommendations :)

[@defsoul210]

He basically said everything I was gonna say! Lol thank you to Molly for her pure reactions. Deftones been apart of my life since 1997 When I heard them for the first time. Every album was a part of my life and what I was going through at that time. White pony was my favorite for a long time, Then Diamond eyes came out changed me life forever. The feel of it the everything about it. It’s a nighttime kinda album. Rip Chi! I’ll always hold this album close to my heart. I’m glad you enjoyed it Molly! Deftones por vida!!!!

[@Around-the-fur__]

One love for Chi 💙♥️🖤

[@erikboris5029]

Thank you for introducing me to Team Sleep, I listened to Woodstock sessions vol 4 and goddamn, what a beautiful album.

[@erniemalbeuf9771]

Woodstock sessions is stuuuupid good!!

[@ASTr9fg]

Highly recommend Chino's side projects Team Sleep, †††(Crosses), and Palms. Crosses is set to release an album soon.

[@mollyesanborn]

I will certainly consider reactions to all of those! I'm very intrigued to hear what they sound like.

[@lowtonecapone]

I do agree. Just my opinion, Team Sleep should be the next one on deck!😎 Welcome to the DEFTONES familia!🤗

[@zeedevel7141]

Older side tracks Chauffeur and Teething (the Crow City of Angels) where they feature prominently in a cameo in the climax of the movie

[@jackoff1826]

Crosses for sure. And then you'll end up having up be opened to to Depeshe Mode

[@Around-the-fur__]

Foreign Flag for Team Sleep.... Shortwave Radio for Palms... and Maybe Option or Frontiers for Crosses to start...imo

[@Agostoic]

The greatest hits they never got, not a single skippable song. Sure caught lightning in a bottle right here.

[@Ennui.]

The bassline in Prince during the verses is a thing of beauty

[@Insignia27]

bassline?????? lmaooooooooo dawg that is an 8 string guitar

[@sloppysteaks5813]

Smiling from ear to ear watching this, as always. I said to myself, “she’s gonna love ‘Prince’.” Aaaaaand I was right.

[@sloppysteaks5813]

Also I’m wicked excited to hear that you aren’t done with Deftones content. Nice little surprise at the end🖤

[@mollyesanborn]

Prince is sooooo good, it brings some great intensity and heaviness to the album. Glad you enjoyed the reaction :)

[@peetersdrummingmusic6781]

it's rare for bands to have such an amazing album so far into their career. Diamond Eyes was very surprisingly good.

[@TheWretchedMammoth]

The death of original bassist Chi Cheng hit the band and fans very hard. I was happy they decided to continue but still sad at the passing of my favorite member. Diamond Eyes is (IMHO) the most underrated Deftones album. The smooth and warm feelings you talked about were intentional as the band didn't want to make another dark album after Saturday Night Wrist, instead focusing on music to honor their fallen friend. The title track is about Chi and I still get emotional at the lyrics "Time will see us realign". A lot of really great covers came from the b sides of Diamond Eyes so I recommend you check out "Deftones: B sides & rarities". Thank you so much for this series, your coverage on Deftones music is what brought me to your channel and I'm so happy I subscribed. PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

[@zeedevel7141]

I was 13 when I saw them the first time. I'll never forget Chi's dreads touching the floor. Best show I've ever been to Incubus opening for the Deftones in 2000

[@mollyesanborn]

Great comment! That tone change from Saturday Night Wrist's dark melancholy into Diamond Eyes' warm, almost hopeful sound is especially touching knowing that about Chi. It makes me so happy that so many people like yourself are getting something out of these videos, I love making them and will definitely have to give B Sides & rarities a listen!

[@8JFJK8]

976 evil is easily in my top 5 or 10 favorite Deftones tracks. The guitar riff is just so smooth and groovy i feel like im floating.

[@Elcarlos64]

I agree

[@phantasticphizzle]

Most underrated song, possibly in top 3 for me.

[@devonm301]

What are you top 5 songs

[@MeMyselfandBri]

976-Evil for me is the best Deftones song. I don’t know what it is about it but it just stairs something inside me that I can’t describe. This whole album is flawless too and for me Deftones will never top this as their finest work. Remember you don’t listen to Deftones, you experience them.

[@mollyesanborn]

Such a fantastic song, I agree! And you hit the nail on the head about Deftones being an experience. I still have yet to discover a band that makes me feel the things I do when I listen to Deftones.

[@seevanhawkins4591]

It made me cry upon first listen!

[@eugene8021]

This album came out my senior year. It almost makes me tear up lol. Reminds me of being a dumb teenager in love, heartbreak, and of course some really good times. It will always hold a special place in my heart over the others.

[@matthewferbrache8860]

I know exactly how you feel. Sextape, 976-Evil, Beauty School... They filled me with love and hope and romance. All I wanted was to vibe to some Deftones while I held my girl and looked out over the city lights at night. Or while we cruised through the city. And then when those days came crashing down, I relied heavily on Saturday Night Wrist to catch me when I fell. So many time I wished those snakes were her arms. So many times I felt like waving goodbye. So many times I felt like there was a hole in the Earth. So many time UUDDLRLRABSelectStart accompanied me in her absence. I'm just hoping I can get back to those Diamond Eyes feelings again.

[@daikiraihatesu]

Same but Ohms

[@dasninjastix]

"Sextape" and "976-Evil" are about as good as it gets. Musical opium.

[@mollyesanborn]

"Musical opium." Nailed it.

[@ParsProTotoSB]

Finally! The long awaited reaction. Yet there is another one: Ohms from 2020. Looking forward for you reaction.

[@tommj4365]

For some reason I thought there was a reaction to it but I can't find it. I only listened once though, but Ohms blew my mind it's so good and really a new direction it seemed for Deftones. Prog rocky or something I dunno...

[@mollyesanborn]

I've actually heard Ohms, but didn't film a reaction to it (I heard it before starting my channel). It was the album that made me want to do reactions for the rest of Deftones discography.

[@ParsProTotoSB]

@@mollyesanborn and B-Sides and rarities?

[@concertino58]

Now that you’ve heard all their studio albums, I would recommend maybe going back to this album again to hear how they’ve landed onto their current sound. Would be interesting to hear your review of Ohms now that you know their previous work!

[@mollyesanborn]

I've actually thought about doing that! It's been about a year since I've heard Ohms, so I need to do a re-listen for sure.

[@kkayenis]

Awww, finally! Sextape is like one of my most favourite tracks ever, it still brings me goosebumps after 90+ listens. I adore its combination of that warm beauty and, maybe, simplicity. Though most of their stuff provide this combination

[@myndlink]

I'm so glad you've become a fan. They are my absolute favorite band.

[@mollyesanborn]

Yes, I've fallen in love with their music. They somehow have an album for every time of day and every mood I'm feeling.

[@myndlink]

Be Quiet and Drive (far away) was the first song of theirs I heard. That intrigued me so much, I had to hear more of their stuff. I've been in love ever since. They've gotten me through some really tough times. They drip with emotion.

[@omegashinra7672]

Been a Deftones fan since 2000. Contributed to Chi's medical bills they were trying to raise after his crash, and this is probably my favourite overall Deftones album. It's perfect.

[@airwaydude014]

Beauty School is a killer highlight off a killer album. It's Deftones at their best with a commercial edge to it, like it's most definitely single material. But what really stands out to me is not Chino's voice, the chorus or the amazing instrumentation. No, rather it's the outro. It just invokes this euphoric sense that's pretty hard to pin down and describe. But it makes you feel weightless and the way it fades out is just the best way to close out the track. Anyways, sorry for rambling, I just really love Diamond Eyes as a whole.

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for the comment! Please ramble all you want about Deftones, I feel you. They're such an amazing band and I think I could write a thesis on just about all of their tracks, lol. But yeah Beauty School is somehow a really tender yet powerful song, they have a way of blending opposing elements so seamlessly in their music. That outro is indeed something ripped from a dream.

[@davidcales275]

Diamond Eyes is an all-time album. You could do two weeks straight on it easy, but at the same time listen to it for life. (Then hit up Ohms after the two weeks and it's really cool).

[@JShadow6661]

Diamond Eyes and Koi No Yokan are definitely bangers from beginning to end.

[@Coffeecups135]

Looking forward to your album rankings now! Deftones is one of those rare bands that, if you asked 10 people, you'd get 10 different rankings and none of them would be "wrong". My personal top 3 are: 1. Saturday Night Wrist (you'll commonly see this one ranked very low, if not last, for most people. I don't see it. This album is fantastic and Cherry Waves is just glorious.) 2. Diamond Eyes (Prince and 976-EVIL are both in my top 5 favorite Deftones tracks.) 3. Around the Fur (simply for the memories, this was back in 1997, and a cut above everything else at the time. As a guitar player, a 6-string tuned down to D flat and you can play along with the album front-to-back no interruptions.)

[@mollyesanborn]

I plan on doing a Deftones album ranking at some point, after I've gone back and revisited each album. I agree, all of their albums could be someone's favorite and I'd understand why. It's gonna be a very difficult ranking!

[@stef1651]

So this is it, your Deftones journey is finally complete! During these last months I enjoyed watching all your reactions, also to other stuff, but it was Deftones that brought me to your channel and it was great to see you discovering their music and enjoying it so much ^^ "This album feels like a hug" you said, and I couldn't agree more: this sentence sums up pretty much all there is to say about Diamond Eyes. I feel like this sound was the inevitable consequence of what the band was going through at the time: Chi's car accident which put him in a coma (and eventually killed him years later, R.I.P.) left a deep scar on the other band members, and Diamond Eyes sounds like a big hug between every single one of them, including Chi. Speaking of less heavy stuff, seeing how big of a Deftones fan you became I think you would enjoy Chino's side projects A LOT. Team Sleep is an experimental/indie/electronic record featuring Chino's vocals along with other singers (it contains some really weird tracks but it's the one I like the most, it's so unique). Palms is what happens when Chino decides to sing on post-rock tracks (I don't like it as much as the others, but it has some very interesting songs). Crosses is by far the more pop-oriented Chino side project, featuring some of his best vocal performances, it's just great! Also, I would like to recommend some other stuff which is not Deftones related. Here are some albums that I would LOVE to see you react to: Loveless - My Bloody Valentine Siamese Dream - Smashing Pumpkins Not To Disappear - Daughter

[@mollyesanborn]

What a journey it has been! So glad I finally got into deftones, I'm now quite the fan, haha. It's amazing that the things going on with the band with Chi and everything are so easy to hear in the sound of their albums. Really cool how they do that! Thank you for the recommendations, I am excited to hear Chino's side projects and I'll check out those other albums as well.

[@disco_duckbill]

Frank Delgado is so underrated in his contribution to the Deftones sound. Fans would be shocked listening to their favourite songs with his work removed.

[@Johncnx]

Been waiting for this reaction. It was a pleasure witnessing your Deftones journey

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for watching! I loved making these videos and am now a huge Deftones fan :)

[@Johncnx]

@@mollyesanborn now that you've pretty much listened to their discography, what track can you say is your absolute favorite? A difficult question I know. 😊

[@jackoff1826]

Was like watching someone fall in love at first sight...and then fall deeper and deeper in love as they get to know someone better. Very cool.

[@mollyesanborn]

Hmm, can't answer that at the moment... I could maybe pick a favorite from each album but my ultimate favorite Deftones track is impossible to answer.

[@jackoff1826]

@@mollyesanborn just tell him Pink Cellphone haha

[@separator94]

You're spot on, yet again, with this one. This album really surprised me when it came out. Although I like Saturday Night Wrist I thought Diamond Eyes was better as a whole. There's actually one more Deftones album you have yet to do. Their B-Sides & Rarities (2005) album. It's far better than you'd think it would be and is generally loved by Deftones fans. It has some seriously great unreleased songs as well as acoustic versions of some of their best which are mind blowing. It has 14 tracks, is very well put together, and garnered a lot of praise. P.S. Just reminding you of my Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness recommendation. Even if you don't go through the original band's 1991-2000 discography, Mellon Collie is seriously worth doing. I'm interested to hear what you think of it.

[@mollyesanborn]

I'm definitely gonna have to check out their B Sides and Rarities album now!

[@AlexpPresley701]

Oh, wow. It's my personal favourite by Deftones. Judging from my experience, this is also a great after-a-bad-break-up album🌝

[@Raimispidey956]

This band makes up 90% of my soul🖤

[@CrowTRobot]

Incredible album. My favorite album of theirs frequently bounces between this, White Pony & KNY. I strongly recommend seeing them live once the pandemic starts to die down. I saw them with Thrice a few years ago and it was probably the best show I've ever seen. Chino brings the energy.

[@mollyesanborn]

I would LOVE to see Deftones live, their live performance videos on KZbin are crazy.

[@remicomont7691]

Saw them twice in Paris, the crowd was crazy :)

[@mikethefilth5197]

just found your channel today and watched all your deftones reaction videos and then you upload this! :D

[@mollyesanborn]

Yay, thanks for watching!

[@richbarrett6380]

This is the review I’ve been waiting for, absolutely love this record, 976 EVIL my favourite. It’s not an official release, but if you search around, you can find instrumental versions of both this LP and White Pony in full. Obviously, Chino’s eerie vocals are integral to Deftones’ sound, but when they’re jettisoned, you appreciate the records in a different realm.

[@davidcales275]

Heavy and warm. Deftones in a nutshell.

[@joaoborges9777]

I really appreciate your reviews. Also Diamond Eyes is a masterpiece. Keep up the good content!

[@mollyesanborn]

Thank you, I appreciate you for watching! I agree, Diamond Eyes is such a fantastic album.

[@fharidvalencia2068]

You must listen to Chino's side project Palms, it was made around the same time as Diamond Eyes, it's so dream metal gazy, some tracks like Patagonia, Shortwave Radio and Tropics live rent free in my soul since I listened to it the first time

[@mollyesanborn]

Ooh, "dream metal gazy" sounds right up my alley...

[@HolySteve999]

Oooooo I love Palms

[@AdamF90]

They cover bands like Swervedriver, who are one of my favorite bands

[@Sidney0]

I feel like I’m in California beach whenever I listen to palms, very refreshing visual waves in my head

[@robertljazz2796]

Palms is excellent its a great CD to listen to while driving on the road ! The songs are long and the haunting sound of Chino's voice mixed with the heavy guitar will give you Goosebumps!!! Nobody sounds like Chino!!!!

[@paintdaddyart7245]

Nice reactions to all of the deftones catalog. I would suggest next to react to Chinos first side project, Team Sleep. Chino has a bunch of side work but none of it really compares to deftones imo. But it's all pretty good

[@mollyesanborn]

Cool, I will definitely plan on reactions to all of Chino's side projects. I'm very intrigued to hear what they sound like...

[@rodrigocordero1000]

@@mollyesanborn Please don't overlook his band Crosses, it only has an album but I think you'll find it interesting. Have a nice day :)

[@adamparker4580]

Crosses is really cool too.

[@TeamRiosart]

@@mollyesanborn the unreleased [unmastered] tracks from Team sleep are much more interesting imho. Also would love to see your reaction to Crosses. Good work keep it up.

[@Jason-to5cs]

Hell yeah man, this was actually the very first deftones album I ever heard and it BLEW MY MIND. Been in love ever since. Loved your reaction

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@eddiebugayongjr1881]

I've been following your deftones reaction series. Have you reacted to their latest album, Ohms which was released in September 2020? Keep up the great work!

[@mollyesanborn]

I didn't do a reaction to it but I have heard it. Ohms was the first Deftones album that I listened to and because I enjoyed it so much I decided to react to the rest of their discography here on my channel.

[@Lightning_Alert]

Another fantastic reaction! The official music video for “Sextape” is one of the most visually stunning music videos I have ever seen! Hopefully the compilation album, Covers is coming soon ;) keep up the fine work!

[@mollyesanborn]

Yes, so captivating! It's one of the few Deftones music videos I've seen. I am extremely picky with music videos and often feel they detract from the song, however the video for Sextape pairs beautifully with the music, they really enhance each other.

[@jaymills2783]

You need to do a Alice in Chains Album series someday. 1 of the most influential bands of the 90's.

[@JAP-td5ot]

This album reinstated my love of Deftones, when at that time I was not a fan of self titled or SNW. It was quoted by Chino that DE was ATF if they had written and recorded that album at that time in their lives. Oddly enough, you kept saying "warmth" to describe the album when it was the first album with bassist Sergio, first album out after the passing of Chi. Which Chino was really upset when writing this album, to a point, you can hear it especially if you go in correct timeline of their discog. It brought the heavy again!!! My favorites off the album is diamond eyes, royal, cmnd/ctrl, prince, rocket skates, and 976-evil. My top pick is royal, just that scream he does is one of the best screams I've ever heard and I really like metal more so now, and Chino's scream in that song is one of the greatest screams coming from a non metal group. When you can hear something like that and just get spine chilling goosebumps, it's not art anymore, it's more like you sense his real pain just from that one moment...it's the best!!! Glad you loved it, one of my favorite tones albums!!!

[@swervecitydreams]

Watching your Deftones reviews is very refreshing. Diamond Eyes was my entry into the band and still my favorite. I love this record and how it sounds. Excellent production (same with Koi No Yokan). Such a balance of old and new. Sextape is my favorite overall Deftones song. It’s perfect. A warm bath of sound that gives me goosebumps even a decade later. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mollyesanborn]

Yes, this album is so amazing! They really created such a rich, layered tone across this whole project. Sextape is my favorite too, one of their more melodic songs for sure that is so smooth and etherial in its production. Absolute perfection!

[@sicboi80]

Best Deftones album for me personally. Just solid throughout the entire thing.

[@bernman23]

Enjoyed the journey. It doesn't have to be over. You asked if there's any more content. They have some gems in non album tracks. You'd have to individually collect them for a video. Some are: "Smile", "Lovers", "The Boy's Republic", Do You Believe", "Drive". A couple are covers. They actually have a b-sides/rarities album w/ a lot of covers. Did you react to that one too? If not, maybe you could combine those.

[@TheWretchedMammoth]

I 2nd this, especially with all the gold on the B Sides/Rarities album.

[@mollyesanborn]

I haven't done reactions yet to their B Sides/Rarities or Covers albums, I'll have to do those!

[@hedonisticmisanthrope]

I love when people love this record. Thank you for this video - seeing you love an album I adore is rad

[@mollyesanborn]

❤️

[@hansjavis5854]

I think the minimalist artwork that accompanied the album perfectly expresses what this album accomplishes. They play with a lot of negative space, allowing the songs to bloom or in some cases creating a vacuum that leaves you wanting. There are a lot of warm sounding tracks that play around in majors, but that cold emptiness, allowing the songs to breathe, plays a perfect foil. Diamond Eyes is kind of the antithesis to White Pony in that is way heavier and plays to their Metal roots while showcasing how they have grown as songwriters. Great review and will be anticipating your next video! ❤️

[@mollyesanborn]

That's a really good point! I totally agree about Diamond Eyes and White Pony kind of being opposites in a way. Both equally fantastic though!

[@lvngwndw9244]

My favorite deftones release for sure. Its unlike any other album with its warm, rich and sometimes heartfelt tones, their most inviting and the production is superb.

[@mollyesanborn]

You put it perfectly, this album is so warm and inviting with their sound. Certainly a departure for Deftones but it works so well!

[@sophiat9111]

hey girl, just discovered your channel today! yey that the world got another deftones fan! glad you enjoy their stuff! haha and I can SO relate, feeling like every deftones track is a new favourite :D keep up your great work ! :)

[@unluckyth1rt3en]

Now check out... B-Sides And Rarities by Deftones. Awesome cover songs and alternate versions of songs by em..

[@Xavier1320]

Great reaction to this album! It has NO SKIPS, masterpiece of an album.

[@BearTechNation]

Love this album! Love the Deftones! Great review!

[@NehemiahRyan]

Molly, now that you’ve heard all their albums, I can’t wait for you to do tier listing of your favorite Deftones albums and songs! It’s been fun to watch you discover this band and it’s given me, and a lot of others, the chance hear the songs with fresh ears again. It’s also awesome that you’re so interactive with your subscribers. I know others feel this way too but I feel like you’re my little sister that’s discovering my music and I want to share everything with you, lol. Looking forward to what’s next :)

[@mollyesanborn]

Thank you for watching! It makes me happy to know that people who grew up listening to Deftones and have been following them throughout their evolution as a band are getting something out of these videos. I certainly plan on getting to a Deftones album ranking at some point, that'll be a difficult task!

[@3rrr239]

I love your Deftones reactions so much. You're super chill and your personality is awesome. I'm not sure if you take requests or not, but I'd absolutely love to see you react to Underoath's 2004 album "They're Only Chasing Safety". I have a feeling you might really love it. It's one of my all time favorites

[@mollyesanborn]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate it! I love new recommendations, I will keep that album in mind :)

[@perchrister5182]

You finally covered this! This became my favorite album of Deftones after a few listens. It overtook White Pony's top spot which is something I didn't think would be possible. 😅 Great video!

[@StAnLiXoNfIrE]

You're the best channel at album reactions :))

[@mollyesanborn]

Thank you! I really appreciate that, glad you're enjoying the videos :)

[@zmarko]

Been waiting for this one! LOVE this album! Great reaction, as usual, Molly.

[@Around-the-fur__]

You always like the same tracks from most albums as I do... Nice.. Don't wait too long for Crosses and Palms 😉

[@puppet585]

Her smiles and the way you can see her go somewhere else when she listens 🥰

[@matthewferbrache8860]

I am a hardcore Deftones fan, and I just found your channel today. One of my favorite bands ever. Needless to say, I was very excited to watch your reactions to every Deftones album. It's hard to find Deftones fans in the real world. Most people have never heard of them, or have only heard one or two songs on the radio. I'm so happy you have gotten to know and love them as much as you have. It makes me happy. There's just something we Deftones fans have in common that no other fanbase has. I can't put my finger on it, but we all relate and connect to each other and to the music in ways that you'll never see anywhere else. You should check out Deftones' album "B-Sides and Rarities". It's awesome. Lots of covers on that album. After that, I think you've pretty much completed all Deftones required-listening. lol I have a band I'd love you to review. It's a band nobody knows, but the deserve all the attention in the world. They are also one of my favorite bands. If you could listen to the album Death Spells by Holy Fawn, I'd love to see your reaction to it. They have a dark, depressing, beautiful, witchy vibe. I think you'd like it. Anyways, thanks for what you do! You have my subscription. xP

[@mollyesanborn]

Glad you found the channel, thanks for the sub :) I will definitely give their B Sides and Rarities album a listen, I'm very intrigued to hear it. And I've actually heard Holy Fawn, really loved Death Spells! Right up my alley in terms of etherial yet dark, atmospheric music. I think my favorite track is Dark Stone. Blows me away every time I hear it, I kinda go into a trance haha. I may have to do a review video for that album now that you mention it!

[@matthewferbrache8860]

@@mollyesanborn That's awesome! I saw them live as an opener for Thrice a while back, and have been in love since. I've always been fond of Sleep Tongue, personally. Sends me into a trance every time. Lol How did you happen to stumble upon them? And I'm assuming you've heard their album "Realms"? Also, (staying on the dark theme) do you like The Cure? I feel like reviewing Disintegration would be an awesome video as well. Lol Anyways, thanks for your time Molly!

[@mollyesanborn]

I think Spotify shuffle played Dark Stone one night while I was half asleep and the beginning of that track was so amazing I made sure to like it so I could remember the artist. I actually haven't heard Realms yet, I need to get on that! I'll be honest I'm not all that familiar with a lot of The Cure's stuff, but I do enjoy what I have heard. I'll keep them in mind for future videos :)

[@garygolo1]

This is a really good record, with a very unique atmosphere, like each album of deftones! It's the second album I've ever heard of deftones after around the fur and I really enjoyed the difference between the two albums. That gave me the curiousity to ear the other albums and I have been really surprised: since that moment I've became a true fan of deftones! So I have an emotionnal attachment to this album. I'm happy you enjoyed it ^^

[@mollyesanborn]

Yeah, quite a contrast going from Around The fur to Diamond Eyes. I love both though! One of my favorite things about Deftones is how each of their albums has its own sound and atmosphere, yet you immediately know its deftones as soon as you hear it.

[@rickyiglesias5384]

Love this album. "You've Seen The Butcher", "Sextape" and "Rocket Skates" have to be my top three. I get why they were singles.

[@BrendanMacWade]

I'm thrilled to learn over 10 years after release, some of my favorite musicians and artists refer to Diamond Eyes as their favorite Deftones release. Some heard it when it was new. Some are still discovering it now. It's like learning what common dish a lot of top chefs love. I myself didn't give it a listen until I finally listened to all their albums in 2020, after resisting for 20 years.

[@PlagasX]

Love the reaction. Big Deftones fan here and I absolutely LOVED the way you described this album! It's exactly what I thought of it when I first listened to it on release back in 2010!

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the reaction!

[@FOCS27]

Great reaction as always! I think you'll enjoy Chino's other bands too (Team Sleep, Crosses and Palms). Palms and Team Sleep have a little more of that melodic sound found on this album. While Crosses is not as melodic as this, it does have a darker tone, while also being extremely chilled-out... It's hard to explain lol. My ex-girlfriend didn't like Chino's voice or any of the other bands I showed her, but she couldn't deny Crosses, she loved it. Chino has another band called Saudade, but I haven't really heard much of their music because it's not as Chino-focused with the vocals like the other bands, so I'm not as invested in it as I probably should be. A little history on Team Sleep/Deftones/Saturday Night Wrist/Eros/Diamond Eyes: The Team Sleep album was made around the time of Saturday Night Wrist. While myself and a lot of other people like SNW, the album is considered a "dark" period for the band, and as such, they don't play many songs from it live very often. There was a lot of conflict for the band during the making of the album, like differing opinions and ideas, Chino going through a divorce (I believe that was around that time), etc. (a lot of this is presented in some of the lyrical content on songs like "Rats! Rats! Rats!" and "Hole in the Earth"). Part way through, Chino left to focus more on Team Sleep, and once that was done he came back and finished his vocal work for SNW, but he was unsure on whether or not to stick around afterwards. Fast foward a few years later, the band had since made up and started working on the album Eros. Unfortunately, around 2010, Chi Cheng (the bassist) was in a car accident and was in a comatose/catatonic state until 2013 when he eventually suffered a heart attack and passed away. During the early days of Chi's state, the rest of the band met up and started writing songs as a means of comfort for their situation, and with Sergio Vega (the current bassist, who at the time was a member of another band they were fairly close with), the band made Diamond Eyes. Diamond Eyes was a huge turning point for the band, not only did it pave the way for their current style, it was also a softer and more soothing album compared to the earlier stuff. I think Diamond Eyes also shows Chino's complete change in vocal style that you can hear in things like Palms and Crosses or any of the other tracks Chino has featured on in that time. The earlier Team Sleep demos, Deftones (self-titled album) and SNW all have this very raw vocal sound which, while it sounds cool and chilling, it sounds like his voice still hadn't quite recovered yet after his vocal problems in 2001, making it sound almost forced - it's pretty clear he was trying to find a different approache to singing/screaming that wasn't going to be as much of an issue for him in the long term and I think Diamond Eyes was the point where he truly mastered his new sound. Sorry for the paragraph, I just love music and just about anything Chino touches tends to be pure gold lol. All of his vocal styles have been very unique (well, maybe not so much the (Like) Linus days, that sounds kinda "normal" for the time), and it's always interesting to see what he can do with his voice on a song, because it just seems to work every time,and it always sounds original no matter what. Anyways, I'll let you go now. Would definitely love to see your reactions to Chino's other bands!

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for the comment! It's crazy that Diamond Eyes could have never been made if the band had broken up. So glad they regrouped and got Sergio on board because they came back with such a great sound! I agree, Chino's vocals on Diamond Eyes are great, he definitely managed to find a hard/melodic combo that works great with his voice.

[@davidcales275]

Sorry for all the comments, but this is my favorite record. So This Place is Death is all about Chino with his speed addiction..."you arrive in my dreams" "we go out together, we weave our web" "no one else has a hold over me like you do" "you and me we explode through the scene, we try to drain the night empty" etc...

[@SGT_DOVAL]

I was waiting patiently for you to get to Sextape haha that song just hits DIFFERENT 👌 same with Beauty School

[@hamzazulfi]

Molly I am glad you like most of the songs. It's my favourite Deftones album. Many people have already pointed out the covers and side projects but they forgot to mention a great video on youtube. *Deftones cover of The Cure - If Only Tonight We Could Sleep* Would love to see your reaction to that cover video.

[@Brandon1984mn]

My alltime fav Deftones album❤ cheers, Molly!

[@shooniemorey3894]

Yes! Right in time for my one week vacation! Everything Deftones touches is pure gold. Probably my favorite album by them. I really love CMND/CTRL but it's too short. Beauty School and Rocket Skates are amazing. The last two tracks are a superb ending to the album. With how good these guys have been over the years, I hope they come out with at least one more album. I must have missed your review for Saturday Night Wrist! I need to watch it after this one. As other people have mentioned, Crosses is worth checking out.

[@mollyesanborn]

If Deftones comes out with a new album that would be AMAZING! I'd love to hear it.

[@jonovah]

The "hug" comparison is spot on

[@cowmark67]

So glad you finally got to this album. Diamond Eyes is my favorite album. It's probably because of the heaviness mixed with the warmth, which is the same reason New Bermuda is my favorite Deafheaven album. Diamond Eyes is a masterpiece album and the title track is probably my favorite song off the album (and probably favorite Deftones song overall), though it competes with Beauty School and Prince.

[@mollyesanborn]

Yes, I love the warm/heavy combo too! Makes for a great sound.

[@theunreal3883]

Thank you for reviewing this album it's nice to see bands like Deftones experimenting with albums but still keeping it Deftones underated album for sure

[@la213blanco]

Very appropriate ending the deftones journey with diamond eyes, their music is timeless

[@TheNick08]

The Deftones reviews have been awesome! You should check out some of Chino's side projects like Team Sleep and Crosses. A Team Sleep review would be great

[@mollyesanborn]

I'll certainly be checking out all of his side projects!

[@jasonbanuelos7569]

Wow just binged Saturday Night Wrist and Self titled reaction like 5 minutes ago

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for watching :)

[@Xristophero]

You DEFINITELY need to listen to The Chauffeur. Perhaps the greatest cover ever to have been performed. Chino is at the top of his vocal game, and it's just the epitome of what Chino is capable of. I'd also be interested to hear what you think of Wicked, a cover Chino rapped alongside KoRn. It's the one track I legit cannot tell that it's Chino vocalizing on!

[@coffeecalmdown]

It blew my mind when I learned Chino was rapping on that Wicked cover, ha.

[@mollyesanborn]

I can't wait to hear it! I saw that it's a track on Life Is Peachy by Korn, might have to do a reaction video to that one... ;)

[@coffeecalmdown]

@@mollyesanborn Life Is Peachy is definitely their weirdest album with the classic lineup, but it's a good album nonetheless. There's also a cover of Lowrider on there.

[@cobwebsandcorsets]

976 evil is so fucking haunting and beautiful ive been listening to litteraly all versions for a month.

[@davesanborn2285]

Think this is my new favorite album. Also loved the songs Diamond Eyes 🎵 & Sextape 🎶

[@burzumaargh]

Discovering your channel has been one of the best things I've discovered in KZbin recently. Thanks for making these amazing reviews.

[@mollyesanborn]

Thank you, that makes me happy to hear! Glad you're enjoying the channel :)

[@willgonyea]

Since you asked, might I suggest 2 of Chino's side projects, Team Sleep and Crosses. Both have different but similar flavor to Deftones. Team Sleep is more experimental and Crosses is more darkwave. Either one would be quite an experience to listen to.

[@obenohnebohne]

I agree with the warmer tone on this album. Maybe that’s why I don’t listen to it as much as the older ones. Or maybe it is because like the first half a bit less than the middle and ending. I usually listen to albums from start to finish and rarely skip a track. But «Diamond Eyes» still has great tracks on it. My favorite tracks are Beauty School, Prince, Sextape, Risk, 976-Evil. It is fantastic to discover this album through fresh eyes. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Now I am looking forward to your journey with System Of A Down.

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for watching! Can't wait to dive deeper into System Of A Down's music.

[@morganhayes1589]

Oh i am loving the journey of your reactions to Deftones. Don't forget about B Sides and Rarities album, Some great covers and songs you will enjoy. And Chino has side projects and he does alot of featuring on a good amount of other artists LP's(sevendust -bender, korn- wicked,live footage of chino and abe w/Taproot.

[@VintageBalderdash]

“There are less of those Chino screams going on.” What a bold thing to say making your way through Royal, I just had to grin knowing what was just around the corner.

[@noself7889]

This album is one of their tens 🤘🤘🤘

[@Vdelw]

Really love this channel heaps

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for watching :D

[@jackoff1826]

I'm going to look forward to you reviewing Chino's side projects...mostly because I didn't get into Team Sleep and Palms. But the Crosses one blew me away a bit and when they did a tour it was awesome because they traveled around performing at smaller venues and Chino would come down and walk around the crowd while singing, it was awesome. You'll have to rank the side projects too please. And obviously you've got the hard task of ranking The Deftones albums in due time as well. Good luck with that haha

[@mollyesanborn]

I'm looking forward to hearing all of his side projects and what sounds he goes in the direction of with them. I will certainly have to do an album ranking for deftones, gotta go back and listen to all of them again first though! :)

[@justynsullivan507]

Hey Molly! Nice reaction. Now that you’re done with Deftones, I would highly recommend the band Sleep Token if you haven’t checked them out before! Definitely perfect for a fellow Deftones fan. Cheers!

[@robertoclemente7066]

This record is amazing. Im glad you enjoyed! Great video, as usual! Next step: check their videography! :) PS: I always say that Frank, their turntables/DJ guy is the most underrated member of the band. Their sound would not be the same without him! Cheers.

[@dxstudiodawn]

Love your videos! Here's an album suggestion: So Hideous - Laurestine. They're about to release their new album soon, which seems to change their sound a little bit, but I've been obsessed with Laurestine on and off for the last few years. They play uh... cinematic orchestral post-black metal I guess? Keep it up!

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for the recommendation, sounds good! I'll have to check it out.

[@LightCyrus]

Girl's totally feeling the Deftones now. Lol. Love it.

[@mollyesanborn]

Oh absolutely! Their music is an experience.

[@ChaseVonnegut]

FYI: They were working on the album "Eros" when their bassist, Chi, was in a car accident putting him in a coma. They were in a bad spot as a band after SNW and almost broke up. Eros was said to be dark and strange, and they didn't feel like they could finish it without Chi, plus it's mood was too dark. They got good friend bassist Sergio and jumped into making this album, trying to be more positive and closer as a band. To me it is sort of a hug to Chi, and has been credited for helping the band heal not only from the accident, but the other issues they were having.

[@mollyesanborn]

Yeah, they really captured that warm hug-like feeling in the sound of Diamond Eyes. What a great album!

[@mr.apathyy913]

The lyrics and meaning for Risk makes it my favourite, you can tell with this album chinos romanticism in his writing

[@mollyesanborn]

Risk is fantastic, one of my favorites off this album for sure!

[@dub7122]

This album to me felt like the other polar end of Deftones's melodic aspect... the tracks feel very dreamy and enchanting yet the vibe feels alot more hopeful and positive rather than melancholic and dark...

[@mollyesanborn]

I absolutely agree with you on that! Deftones goes in that echoey, isolated direction with their sound a lot but on Diamond Eyes it's the opposite, it's got such a warm and enveloping tone to it.

[@noself7889]

You’ve seen the butcher is one of my all time favorite Deftones songs 😊

[@mollyesanborn]

Yes, an absolutely fantastic track!!

[@henrysanchez8820]

My favourite album of them, an absolute masterpiece

[@kkayenis]

Recently I've read lyrics of "Beauty school" just for fun, and then I watched the music video. When I saw Chino jumping around the stage right before the chorus, an idea came to my mind. Though this track describes kinda more relationship stuff, it also almost perfectly fits like an appeal/appreciation to all of their fans and listeners, how it feels to bring them their music.

[@mollyesanborn]

I will have to give the Beauty School music video a watch, I haven't seen it yet.

[@kkayenis]

@@mollyesanborn it's not very cool or unique to be honest. Just some moments from the backstage and concerts

[@Malum09]

In hindsight this one is my favorite album by them, followed by White Pony and then Koi no Yokan

[@Ateka9]

I listened to this album 2 days ago and I still went through this entire video haha, it's just so good!

[@weedo3]

B-Sides & Rarities next. I think you'll love the Sade cover.

[@GearStuffandThings]

Perception is so personal. The reverb and delay on other records makes them more warm to me. Love your take

[@heyskipj]

Love how deftones hit you with a wall of sound -- it brings out the feels. Anger, desperation, warmth, pain... and Chino's voice is right there--weaving under and over the sound. But tight and integrated. This album is working track after track. Playlist.

[@seevanhawkins4591]

I love the caption of this album being perfect. It’s NEAR perfect for me, I’m not into CMND/CTRL. Beauty School and 976-EVIL are top songs for me. This album makes me so happy because it came out when I was in graduate school and becoming friends with my future husband!

[@wolfyhii5446]

My favorite Deftones album