Image: Deftones - White Pony Album Cover
Since their first album came out in the ’90s, Deftones have stood for legendary alternative metal, atmospheric soundscapes, and emotional depth. Over the course of their career, the band from Sacramento has developed a unique style and is especially known for their flagship album White Pony. Here are the five albums that most impressively document their musical evolution!
Around the Fur (1997)
On their second studio album, Deftones refined their sound: raw, intense, iconic. Songs like “My Own Summer (Shove It)” and “Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)” made them stars of the alternative metal scene. A rough diamond with cult '90s flair!
Deftones (2003)
Their self-titled album from the early 2000s shows the band from their darker side. Tracks like “Minerva,” “Needles and Pins,” and “Hexagram” particularly stand out. An underrated work that grows with every listen.
Koi No Yokan (2012)
With Koi No Yokan, Deftones perfected the balance between heaviness and beauty. The Japanese title (“The Premonition of Falling in Love”) says it all – tracks like “Tempest” and “Entombed” show how emotional metal can sound.
Diamond Eyes (2010)
After a difficult time and the tragic accident of bassist Chi Cheng, Deftones returned in 2010 with a radiant comeback. Diamond Eyes is more accessible, but by no means watered down. The title track and “You’ve Seen the Butcher” combine emotional depth with sheer power. A true new beginning!
White Pony (2000)
The milestone, plain and simple. With White Pony, Deftones achieved their artistic breakthrough – an atmospheric masterpiece. Tracks like “Change (In the House of Flies)” and “Passenger” (feat. Maynard James Keenan) demonstrate the band's complexity between heaviness, melancholy, and experimentation. An album still considered their magnum opus to this day.
