Rocked: All Time Favorite Albums: Deftones - White Pony

[@MatteoTomatto]

I think Nu Metal would have been a more respected genre if bands like Limp Bizkit hadn't become the public face of it. Nu Metal was/is essentially a fusion of a ton of other genres that got big in the '90s, like Groove, Industrial, Alternative, and Funk Metal. With a foundation that diverse, it's a shame that the common conception of Nu Metal became "YEAH BRO THIS PARTY'S HARDCORE" or "WAHH MY ENNUI ANGST ANGST ANGST". At least Deftones showed some real substance instead of falling into the same pit as so many others.

[@mjnation7876]

I like almost all Nu Metal, including Limp Bizkit, but I do understand the hate that Nu Metal gets.

[@MatteoTomatto]

MJNation Limp Bizkit are a guilty pleasure of mine, but they (more accurately, Fred Durst) did not do the genre any favors.

[@mjnation7876]

+Mathew Viggiani Fred Durst is the Lars Ulrich of Nu Metal. I still like him tho because of his singing but not his weak songwriting. I enjoy all limp Bizkit albums

[@MegaMav101]

Nu metal could've been more respect if limp Bizkit, Linkin park, and Evanscene didn't become popular.

[@MegaMav101]

They both sound dated nowadays and I can't get through the album without cringing, it has nice catchy jams but it's no White pony, sorry. And don't care that much for evanescence I like the first album and second was decent but haven't been paying attention.

[@dclarkmusic]

Digital Bath changed music for me, and consequently changed my life.

[@ericbork3563]

Dustin Clark that's what separates Deftones from so many bands they're compared to, some of their songs literally move you as a person. It's amazing really

[@liamriddell1245]

For me, it was change. The one band that I listened too before deftones that was melodic was Mudvaynes L.D.50. Change was something that I found familier, yet it hit me so hard with how beautiful it was.

[@loganoates6683]

Just checked out this album for the first time, after watching this video and - HOLY SHIT! This stuff is both pretty diverse and highly creative. "Digital Bath" is also a favorite so far!

[@simonallard3770]

something about digital bath man… only some people get it. Best deftones song

[@princealigorna7468]

Deftones: The only band to successfully bridge the gap between metal, shoegaze, and hip-hop. On another note: Do you remember the Deftones episode of Music in High Places? Remember the acoustic version of Knife Party the did with just themselves and the cameras on the beach? Still one of the most gorgeous sounding and affective pieces of music I've ever heard.

[@princealigorna7468]

Jesu bridge the gap between shoegaze and metal, but they go about it through drone doom, not hip-hop.

[@FirebirdCamaro1220]

@@princealigorna7468 songs like 7 words and headup had some rapping in them

[@annoyingnoahvg5445]

I have this whole performance on DVD! It was in Hawaii!

[@yoitsjimmy_]

@@FirebirdCamaro1220 and Engine NO 9

[@miguelprats3753]

Deftones and Korn are nu metal parents, they deserve a lot of respect for what they did achieve in music. They are bands that make music for pleasure :)

[@billrobertjoe]

@@allencarey7336 the first 3 deftones albums were nu metal, no argument, all the staples of nu metal are there

[@SonOfSodium]

now waiting for a review of around the SEEEEEEEEEXXXXXXXXXXX (but seriously I would love around the fur as well)

[@apartida123]

Anthony Graham PLES!!!

[@legoshi5925]

I honestly love back to school and consider it a favourite of mine even though it was forced and disliked by the band. I also really liked how instead of being slapped on the end and ruining flow like most bonus tracks, it was at the beginning, and the use of the same chorus in that song and pink maggit makes the album have a sense of coming full circle and being very nicely bookended

[@jacobfelger5684]

My Little White Pony. A re-working of White Pony sung by the MLP cast....yes, including Back to School.

[@RockedNet]

Weeiiirrrdddd.

[@AtrocityEquine01]

That would be the greatest thing ever. Now I'm just imagining two of the more calmer ponies (Rarity and Fluttershy) screaming "GO GET YOUR KNIFE!" on repeat.

[@WrestlingAndWrootBeer]

My 14 Year old Brony Self and my 18 Year Old Nu-Metalhead Self wants this to happen.

[@wdfmidevil]

I want to go to a concert with you man. You're good peeps. Anyone who loves Tool and Deftones is cool to me

[@LuchaGangsta]

wdfmidevil Tool is fucking awesome.

[@Boofy011]

LuchaKing agreed, favourites from tool?

[@colbybeltz8836]

The Film Freak both Tool and Deftones are in my top 5 favorite bands :)

[@DarkturtleX]

The Film Freak These two bands are just bon apetito.

[@davidmatheny1993]

Honestly, if you simply remove the existence of the bands Limp Bizkit and Kid Rock, and the late 90's/early 2000s rock/nu-metal scene wouldn't have as bad of a rap as it has now. Deftones, Korn, SOAD and early Linkin Park have songs that will be seen in the same "classic" light as big hits from 90's Seattle groups or 70's arena rock bands.

[@AdamDoing2326]

I think the different way. Idk if it would've been as big if those two didn't just say fuck everyone and do their own style. It helped fuel Slipknot, Linkin Park, then newer bands like Hollywood undead despite everyone's opinion on them, from ashes to new and DED. Fred Durst has a lot of influence on DED and people seem to love them

[@jeremyfincham1422]

Or late 70s-early 80s punk

[@SAI-st4uu]

I have the reissue where Back to School (Mini Maggit) was the opener.

[@FirebirdCamaro1220]

The band didn't approve that release. They still stand by the original version (with the grey cover) without it. I bought that one the day it came out back in 2000, and loved it, love it still

[@razrhiannaspiers8506]

Change (In The House Of Flies) was also part of a film soundtrack called Queen of The Damned that is one of my absolute favourites which features Disturbed's Down with the Sickness as well as David Draiman singing Forsaken and Chester Bennington on System. The other artists involve Marilyn Manson, Papa Roach, Jay Gordon and Godhead. Fully recommend it to anyone!

[@mauriciogarza3133]

That movie was garbage the soundtrack was great tho

[@lepkember6913]

WHY THE FUCKING FUCK HAVEN'T I HEARD ABOUT THIS BAND BEFORE??? It's...just wow.

[@nono9543]

They're amazing... Just Divine.

[@AtticsTV]

One of us. One of us.

[@shoryuXE10]

great review. i was so relieved when feiticeira popped up as the first track instead of mini maggit. =ω= what are your thoughts on the enhanced version's bonus track, the boy's republic? oh, and you spelled knife prty wrong. :b

[@johnconnor4448]

My top 5 favorite tracks from White Pony 5. Digital Bath 4. Feiticeira 3. Elite 2. Knife Prty 1. Passenger

[@bobbywoemack3334]

Change is one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. Ive heard it a thousand times and enjoyed it everytime. And I will hear it a thousand more.

[@jongoffinet]

Agreed!!

[@JG-nx3jg]

White Pony is an album that you might not particularly like first few times round - but sure enough, over time it reveals itself on multiple listens and rewards you hugely for your perseverance. The only album of that era and genre that I still listen to start to finish.

[@JG-nx3jg]

and the production is amazing, never heard a better snare sound.

[@pootassopick]

That describes Pinkerton for me

[@LuchaGangsta]

you should review some Nonpoint, very good Nu-Metal band. heard them thru Wwe smackdown vs raw 2007 & 2008 :)

[@JudaiEldritch]

I think the few songs that aren't about drugs may be about the Denny's Stalker.

[@RockedNet]

I REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO ALBUMS! >.

[@hookerjeans3904]

I just lost my shit.

[@hellonurd8957]

Here's 2 funny stories about me & my weird music taste. During a road trip in Texas, I brought a ton of CD's to listen to while on the road. I had it on Origin Of Symmetry by Muse, my mom asked what it was. I said "It's Muse, they're a trio. Their sound is kinda space rockish but it's the proficiency & complex guitar structure that adds more of an intense vibe to it." & right as I was talking my dad takes the CD out & puts in Limp Bizkit's Chocolate Starfish & The Hot Dog Flavored Water. It gets better! When we got to Louisiana, we got caught in a traffic jam! XD Around my Junior year of High School, I took art class. One of the first things we did was that we had to bring a personal item that we admire the most. Some kids brought stuffed animals or Call Of Duty (as you could tell some of these kids just needed the credit.) I was the only one that bought a music CD. It was Descensus by Circa Survive. & since it had no swearing in it, my teacher let me play it for the entire class. some people dug it, but one guy at the end of class went up to me & said "That was gay bro!" & immediately after that, some snobby girl legit said to me "That was weird, what was it?" I tell her " It's Circa Survive, they're kinda hard to define, but they're..." The guy comes back & mid sentence just shouts "GAY!" People laugh, the girl laughs, the teacher wasn't even in the room when this happened. All I did was slam my head on my desk in embarrassment. All of a sudden silence. The teacher comes back & says "Austin, what happened?"

[@TheSectric]

Hello!Nurd Yeah its sad people are like that. I grew up with Linkin Park and lord knows people are always gonna hate on me for that. Also really sad people use "gay" as a insult.

[@cannotwaittoseedavanteadam4301]

I have loved Deftones since they came out with Around The Fur. I was fortunate enough to see them live in 2007 before Chi's car accident. White Pony and Diamond Eyes are easily my top 2 favorite albums of theirs. Around The Fur would be #3. Sadly, I haven't really listened to their last 2 albums, I really should tho. I also need to revisit Crosses too. It's been awhile.

[@ritatoussaint895]

"Literally the perfect highway drive song" Dude. "Passenger" is about dogging. What on earth are you doing with your car?!

[@Nico-the-Nacho]

My friend got a haircut wearing a Deftones shirt. He got it cut ...Around the Fur. I just hope he doesn't get some... Mini Maggots in his hair. Perhaps he was just... Bored of the old cut? What if he's lying to me? What if he got it chopped off at a... Knife Party? I just hope they still let him into the... Boys Republic. If not, he could always be MY Passenger. I mean, we could invite Maynard James Keenan and jam out to a MX of A Perfect Circle... or we could just Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) I hope there isn't a zombie apocalypse. He'd look like he's seen the butcher. I don't know if he could handle so much... Gore. Luke, are you SEEING these shitty Deftones puns? I gotta tell ya, they're totally... reLhabia. Yo, we should go on that road trip some time! Just don't get sick or you'll... Dai The Flu... I am now completely fulfilled in life.

[@EvaPilotPedro]

Nicholas Kreutzer corny

[@DarkturtleX]

Nicholas Kreutzer Korny

[@grant5603]

You put too much effort into that

[@EccentricEmolga]

What are your thoughts on Adrenaline & Around The Fur?

[@AdamDoing2326]

Loved around the fur!!

[@chriswillhite8619]

Incredible album around!

[@dude123456m]

The saddest thing is that the first time I heard this album I didn't make it past the first song because it started with mini maggot which I don't enjoy(the song it's lifted from is another story) digital bath reminds me of child's play when he drops the toaster, how do you feel about Interpol?

[@RockedNet]

I don't mind Interpol but I admit I never listened to much of them so I can't say a lot.

[@dude123456m]

+Rocked you should definitely check out there debut turn on the bright lights hopefully you'd enjoy as much as I do !

[@chriswillhite8619]

Two incredibly underrated bands. The Pixies as well

[@comixproviderftw_02]

I remember hearing Change for the first time when I was child watching DBZ Coolers Revenge on Toonami. Who else?

[@ChrisKyle816]

Coolers Revenge was where I discovered Deftones! They ended up being my favorite band of all time. Also discovered Drowning Pool and Breaking Point. Went out and bought the albums for all these bands

[@grim1683]

Nu metal is my favorite genre in metal and I consider deftones to be among my personal favorite nu metal bands ever. I strongly recommend their music

[@dudewhy2849]

When my dad showed me this album (the first Deftones album I had ever heard) we had the reissue with “Back to School” on it. This album truly changed my life, and shaped what I like in rock and metal. Not many bands today could ever amount to what Deftones has done and is doing!

[@AtrocityEquine01]

Least your comment towards bronies was funny XD. I chuckled.

[@cruckskill1082]

I know I'm a fan too

[@l3ete1geuse]

Digital bath is a trip hoppy ear-gasm!

[@aidanbrough2702]

Do you think we'll see you review any SOAD albums in this series?

[@LuchaGangsta]

Aidan Brough I hope so. maybe "Steal this album" or mezmerize/Hypnotize

[@GaleSilverwind]

"Really think about an album that you listen to from beginning to end and ask if you can get multiple emotions by listening to just one song and then a totally different set of feelings while listening to the next, all while the album feels completely connected and nothing feels out of place." Colors by Between the Buried and Me

[@Yankee-_-DOODLE23]

Deftones linkin park and korn and a few others are the best nu metal bands of all time

[@bellabliss1860]

I'd add Slipknot and System of a Down.

[@loathy4528]

I think bands like Far, Failure, and Hum should also be as valued as deftones. Especially Hum as some of their songs (especially Little Dipper) would inspire Deftones to make White Pony.

[@Betta66]

I've heard Deftones called nu-metal's answer to shoegaze.

[@micah_drums]

Could you possibly do a review of Saturday Night Wrist?

[@ThierryRocksTV]

Deftones should be part of the big four of Nu Metal which also include System of a Down, Slipknot and Disturbed.

[@MegaMav101]

Exactly what I keep saying there the only bands I actually like.

[@ThierryRocksTV]

MegaMav101 This should totally be established like the Big Four of Thrash.

[@MegaMav101]

Yeah screw Korn, limp bizkit, linkin park. Deftones , System of a down, slipknot, and disturbed are were they at.

[@ThierryRocksTV]

MegaMav101 Eh Korn is alright actually but they haven't made much good material recently, Limp Bizkit sucks and only Hybrid Theory and Meteora are classed as Nu Metal by Linkin Park.

[@greatfelixo]

disturbed suck how 'bout Deftones, System, Slipknot and Rage Against The Machine

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Deftones is among my fav bands, great vid man! :D also I saw a Sevendust VIP ticket behind you? Awesome!

[@WoodyWoodyWoody]

Do people hate the song back to school??

[@brandoncobb4646]

I'll never forget being up at 4am and seeing 'Change' on Mtv. I listened to 'White Pony' for the first time while walking to my first house party!

[@fun101productions9]

This video got me into Deftones I thank you bro

[@tommysoleaujr2344]

Deftones has always been one of my favorite bands. The great thing about them in my opinion, is that none of their albums sound the same. They all have a unique theme or sound. White Pony is my personal favorite album. Although Koi No Yokan is a close second. Passenger is the song for me that makes it the best. I agree with you it would've been perfect for a movie or TV show. I always thought it would've been perfect for an episode of "Dexter".

[@kelst75]

Love this album. Change(in the house of flies) So immersive.

[@sanaazoe5695]

this album is amazing, pink maggit is my favorite

[@Max_PS5_Lol]

Superior video, thanks!

[@UseADamnCoaster]

This was the first album I listened to when I decided to give them a deeper look. Immediately I was hooked and now I can't get enough of it or Deftones in general 😁

[@weeble583]

Did anyone else get the special limited edition version? It was red and included a secret track at the very end

[@sonicplys64]

When I saw that White Pony cover on your thumbnail, it immediately took me back to high school. This and And Justice for All were all I listened to in my freshman year.

[@RockedNet]

Good choices!

[@wawa4245]

My most favorite song from White Pony is Street Carp!

[@FirebirdCamaro1220]

Pink Maggit for me

[@PyrHead]

Digital Bath put this band on the map for me over 10 years ago. Still love it to this day.

[@iancap2088]

I picked this up while I was traveling in Australia, and didn't realize that I got the black Limited Edition with Boys Republic. I didn't realize it wasnt the normal edition until long after when a buddy was asking what the really cool song after Pink Maggit was.

[@WhirlwindDrums]

I saw Deftones live and they were kick ass

[@almostideal1306]

So.. how much does it cost on Patreon to have you do a full Deftones retrospective..?

[@iBolt07]

I don't usually know songs by album. Alot of my favorite Deftones songs (Elite, Pink Maggit, Change In the House of Flies) are on this one though, and honestly not surprised. This is a fantastic album.

[@Riazor1370]

White Pony and Around The Fur, just two Deftones album I like to listen.

[@slipamo4309]

Good album. Although I do prefer Diamond eyes and Saturday night wrist

[@mjnation7876]

Around The Fur is the best IMO

[@jonnyjones898]

Saturday Night Wrist in pretty underrated.

[@mjnation7876]

Jonny Jones That's a good album.

[@andrewfarelli9241]

I got my friend into deftones after he listened to adrenaline for the first time on my suggestion. He asked if they had more albums and I showed him the other albums and he was very excited to see that.

[@andreiscovers]

I love this album and band. This Album got me into the Deftones. Change is one of my favorite songs of all time. I also love the fact that next to being a fantastical singer, he's actually also a pretty good rapper (see cover of wicked with Korn).

[@apartida123]

Back to school mini maggit suks pink maggit is my favorite.

[@travisbunce7334]

This album is an ALL TIME CLASSIC!!

[@nealo6488]

you have such great taste. You love Deftoenes and hate Buckcherry. Digital Bath is my favourite track too

[@Edgelordess]

I first heard deftones on Songza, back when it was still around, but it was on a grunge station not a metal one. Is Deftones those borderline hard rock/metal group, like Tool?

[@kidangel101]

Nitpicky detail: Teenager features turntable/beat work by DJ Crook. It is actually the first Team Sleep song.

[@tinkz2009]

I love Deftones.

[@RockedNet]

Deftones love you.

[@tinkz2009]

Rocked Deftones love all.

[@minx4683]

I saw these guys back in 2010 at the Orange Peel and to this day it is the best show I've ever seen. 2.5 hours of nearly the entire discography of the band plus a 3 song encore with Dimitri Minakakis taking on Maynard's parts for Passenger. Most of the tone of my written work is influenced by the mood defones puts me in. I'm thankful for them.

[@mysticalw0mbat972]

2:16 Conan?

[@ConstanceSorrow]

He said “in the year 2000” and that happened to be the name of a recurring sketch Conan O’Brien did on his NBC late night show.

[@Beabo]

A few days ago, I had my mom listen to Digital Bath without telling her what the song is about until the end of the song. She liked it. (Also she knew of Deftones because of Jared Leto.) By the Way, I like Back To School (Mini Maggot).

[@999alex9991]

one of their beer is called digital bath

[@0LoggyLoggy]

...am I the only person that recognizes the song 'Elite' from the FUNimation dub of Lord Slug?

[@Dazyhead]

change was in coolers revenge

[@samuelblinne6040]

That's my favorite album

[@Somefool669]

If this album was written from nothing then that means rush is wrong. YOU DON'T GET SOMETHING FROM NOTHING!

[@burningmask4300]

Thanks for making this video! Really dope.

[@brett.m.thompson]

I discovered this album fairly recently. Even though I'm not huge on metal, this is still an excellent record and a great gateway into others of its kind. Good vid by the way. Are you ever going to do an ATF for The Battle of Los Angeles?

[@CunningCondor]

I'm actually surprised that with this album on ATF, any of the Tool albums aren't.

[@RockedNet]

A Perfect Circle is. I'm more of an APC fan than Tool.

[@CunningCondor]

Make no mistake, I loved Thirteenth Step to bits, but I've never known anyone to like them more than Tool. Hm.

[@topazlocket6535]

A fantastic review of a fantastic album. Keep up the great work good sir!

[@harizonflamingice3167]

I'm aware this video is pretty old now, but since you're a huge fan of this album, what are your thoughts on Black Stallion? Truth be told, I have some tracks I like but there's also a lot of remixes that take away from the songs more than they add. Can't wait to see what the next All Time Favorite Album choice will be.

[@bradyward2177]

Passenger is the song that got me into deftones, being a big fan of Tool

[@limpxander]

Deftones became my favorite band the first time I heard them and they still are! Deftones music fits any mood. If you are depressed/sad or happy or you just wanna chill or get pumped up. They do it for me.

[@spencermcbride3881]

I'll always remember goku going super saiyan against cooler with Change playing in the background. Badass

[@honeycomblord9384]

What is it with the year 2000, and horses/ponies on album covers?

[@JG-ts2ud]

Name them. Go.

[@honeycomblord9384]

@@JG-ts2ud This and Relationship Of Command. It's not very many, but the fact that two of the best albums of the year had that in common is amusing to me

[@JDarkley]

If I was left on a desert island and the only album I could listen to is White Pony, I'd be fine with that. Great video, man.

[@RockedNet]

Thanks! Hopefully you make it off that island.

[@DaxiMew]

As someone who was really into Korn, Linkin Park, and other such bands in my earlier teenage years, I'm dumbstruck as to how I managed to miss out on Deftones until now. This album is a masterpiece; probably going to add it to my playlist for my flight in 2 days.

[@ridesq]

The wall of sound on digital bath os amazing. Sends shivers down my spine every time.

[@Voiddok]

the boys republic?

[@mrfncreol]

Change was my intro to deftones. And from all places I heard it from a Dragonball z movie.

[@Haphazardous31]

I don't know how I missed these guys , but I'm really liking the sound of this album! I'm definitely going to check them out, so thanks for the introduction, man!

[@donandrade5609]

Loved this album when it first came out, and just as much today. Absolute classic!!

[@rontaylor3476]

I remember when I knew the release date for white pony so I started listening to around the fur getting hype. I got white pony and listened and was like “what?” This is nothing like sound the fur but I still loved it. From then on I never listen to an old album of there’s before a new one cuz it’s not gonna be the same. It’s always very good though.

[@reignofterrible3406]

I think Back to School (Mini Maggit) is an excellent song to be at the beginning. Back to School as an opener in my opinion compliments Pink Maggit as a closer so much more.

[@jeremyfincham1422]

"Passenger" is a bona fide masterpiece! It could very the perfect song!

[@falcore93Live]

DOES NO ONE NOTICE HE SKIPPED THE FIRST TRACK???!!!!

[@necceccess]

The only thing I took away from this video, is that even though Luke may be a hardcore Coke addict who whores his body out for money to buy CD's, drugs are bad mkay.

[@snarkybu42]

Yes yes yes yes. Could not agree more with your atmosphere comment. I always described this band as ethereal af…. Well their* later stuff

[@huntsworthdoom]

I finally got this album for Christmas and it's easily in my top 10. Every single song on it is great IMO, even Mini Maggit. I actually wasn't aware it was a bonus track at first but the way Pink Maggit loops back around and ties it full circle is what makes it one of my favorites.

[@mjnation7876]

Around The Fur is my favorite. White Pony is 2nd. Everyone shines on this album, especially Abe and Chino.

[@RockedNet]

Abe deserves more credit all around.

[@mjnation7876]

+Rocked Abe is underrated. He definitely deserves as much attention as Chino. He is fun to watch in the music videos. I became a Deftones fan around 6th or 7th grade. The first three albums were a big part of life at that time. Now I am about to be a senior :)

[@hollyroxy25]

Korn & Incubus were regularly on TRL, also Marilyn Manson if my memory serves

[@edw7001]

This album would be 10/10 for me if Teenager wasn’t on it, or at least if teenager was better, was not feeling the percussion

[@TheCamSays]

Could Around The Fur be next?

[@MrChefland1]

Easily my favorite album period!!!! Great review! I was 16, when this came out, i couldn't sleep without listening to this album. Deftones, has always been my favorite group

[@lusciousmustard5476]

How do you like At the Drive-In?

[@RockedNet]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Saw them live in May and photographed them. Life changing.

[@thatalbumreviewerguy2169]

One of my favorite albums as well. I even have that same Deftones shirt.

[@thatalbumreviewerguy2169]

Also, I'm definitely in the minority here, but I don't think Mini Maggit is all that bad.

[@RockedNet]

I've had it for years. Saw it randomly at a Hot Topic and my wallet just flew out of my pocket.