A Time To Evolve

In honor of the Deftones coming down to Hawaii this Friday, I decided to write about one of their records. It took me awhile to think about it since every record in their catalog is extraordinary. But in the end, I would have to say that White Pony is probably my favorite album.

The Deftones were known for their brash metal sound, but it was not until Frank Delgado became a full-fledged member prior to the recording of White Pony that things have started to change. By incorporating elements of electronica, ambient and trip-hop, the band’s raw sound began to evolve and diversify. It was a moment when their love for experimentation began to unfold. Combined with Moreno’s poetic lyricism and the band’s keen musicianship, White Pony has become their most innovative and most groundbreaking work to date. From then on, the Deftones make to a point to always push themselves musically on every album.

As the band continues to evolve, White Pony will always be known as the record that not only raises the bar in rock music, but also serves as a reminder for many bands out there to not be afraid to push their music to the next level.