The album is widely regarded as one of the heaviest in the Deftones catalog. Low Tuning & Vocals
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Choosing to self-title an album four records into a career is usually a statement of identity. For Deftones, it was a moment of redefinition. After the massive commercial and critical success of White Pony, the band found themselves at a crossroads. The internal dynamics were shifting, with guitarist Stephen Carpenter and frontman Chino Moreno famously pulling the band in two different directions: one toward abrasive, heavy metal and the other toward shoegaze and trip-hop influences. The album is widely regarded as one of
Upon release, Deftones received mixed reviews. Critics called it “monotonous” and “exhausting.” Fans were split between those who wanted White Pony 2 and those who wanted Adrenaline 2 . The album sold well but was considered a commercial step down. For Deftones, it was a moment of redefinition
The tracklist is defined by a juxtaposition of melodic beauty and raw aggression. "Hexagram"