The rest of the record continues in a similar vein. The chorus features the metal-Morrissey melodies that were a hallmark of the band’s earlier days. Once the dust of the intro settles, it’s back to belligerent basics for the group, with towering down-tuned riffs fighting their way into the mix with Chino Moreno’s passionate screams. It’s a sound that has often found a place in Deftones’ best work. “ Genesis” the album’s opening track begins with moody, atmospheric synths that hearken to 80s arena-goth. Yes, they are finally providing their fan base with what they want, but, Deftones sound energized, and as maniacally inclined to pervert their sound as they did in their glory days. “ Ohms” finds the group aiming for that most rare of balancing acts. To the band members’ dismay it also put them on a fast track to becoming a nostalgia act forced to churn out the hits. Once they did, it proved to be the record that helped set up the band for a life. Ironically, it took a couple of years for the group’s fans to move past their initial disappointment with “ White Pony“.

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