SONG: "Genesis"
ARTIST: Deftones
ALBUM: "Ohms"
YEAR: 2020
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Sacramento, California
YEARS ACTIVE: 1988 - present
WHAT I THINK THE SONG IS ABOUT:
"Genesis" appears to be a song that's about almost being reborn in that you trust in yourself while rejecting what others want you to think or believe. It seems the vocalist is intent on creating his own path while blocking out all the outside noise around him. He can see his own truth clearly now.
DEFTONES DISCOGRAPHY (Full length albums only):
1995 - Adrenaline (Maverick/Warner Bros. Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
* certified platinum
1997 - Around The Fur (Maverick/Warner Bros. Records)
* peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200
* certified platinum
2000 - White Pony (Maverick Records)
* peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200
* certified platinum
2003 - Deftones (Maverick Records)
* peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200
* certified gold
2005 - B-Sides & Rarities (Rhino/Maverick Records)
* peaked at #43 on the Billboard 200
2006 - Saturday Night Wrist (Maverick Records)
* peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200
2010 - Diamond Eyes (Reprise/Warner Bros. Records)
* peaked at #6 on the Billboard 200
2011 - Covers (Reprise/Warner Bros. Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2012 - Koi No Yokan (Reprise/Warner Bros. Records)
* peaked at #11 on the Billboard 200
2016 - Gore (Reprise/Warner Bros. Records)
* peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200
2020 - Ohms (Reprise/Warner Bros. Records)
* peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200
MY THOUGHTS ON DEFTONES:
Deftones formed as a band back in 1988 while the members were still going to high school in Sacramento, California. After years of cutting their teeth, playing anywhere they could, they were heard by executives of Maverick Records who quickly signed the band. In 1995, Deftones released their debut full length album, "Adrenaline". While this album generated some buzz, it was the Deftones next release, 1997's "Around The Fur" that made the music world take notice. And with the release of their third album, 2000's "White Pony", Deftones were now a headline act. Those first three albums have all been certified platinum to date. And their next album, 2003's "Deftones", would be certified gold. 2006 saw the release of Saturday Night Wrist". In 2007, the band began working on an album with the tentative title "Eros" but in 2008, longtime bassist Chi Cheng was in a serious car accident that left him in a minimally conscious state. The band decided to shelf that album due to Chi's condition. The band would push forward releasing "Diamond Eyes" in 2010 and "Koi No Yokan" in 2012. Terrible news would strike the band as Chi Cheng would pass away from his injuries in 2013. Frontman Chino Moreno stated that after Chi's death, "Eros" may see the light of day at some point in the future. The band did release the track "Smile" from "Eros" in 2014. In 2016, the band dropped "Gore" and their most recent release would be 2020's "Ohms". In April of 2024, Moreno stated that all the instrumental tracks are complete for the Deftones new album and that only the vocals need to be provided. Deftones are a great band. Call them nu-metal, some form of hardcore, shoegaze or experimental rock, whatever. These guys kick ass! I always found their sound to be unique. It has an atmospheric quality to it that not many other metal/hard rock bands have. Chino Moreno's vocals sometimes feel like they're not necessarily in the pocket, but they kinda float around the groove of the song. I think no song shows that vibe more than "Digital Bath", one of my favorite songs by the band. That song just has an amazing, atmospheric vibe to it. Good to see these guys may possibly have something new coming out, hopefully before the end of the year. We'll see. Great f'n band!
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Chevelle
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A Perfect Circle
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TEN DEFTONES SONGS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
1. Digital Bath
2. Minerva
3. 7 Words
4. Hole In The Earth
5. Tempest
6. Diamond Eyes
7. Ohms
8. Smile
9. Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away)
10. Prayers/Triangles
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