DIAMOND EYES

Track Listing

1. Diamond Eyes

2. Royal

3. CMND/CTRL

4. You’ve Seen the Butcher

5. Beauty School

6. Prince

7. Rocket Skates

8. Sextape

9. Risk

10. 976-EVIL

11. This Place Is Death

My Rating
8/10

Average Critic Rating
8/10

Overview
This is a masterful album that blends the heavy and ethereal, showcasing the band’s ability to seamlessly merge raw aggression with moments of transcendence. There is serious energy throughout ‘Diamond Eyes’, balancing crushing riffs and intricate rhythms, screaming vocals, with beautiful atmospheric, reverberated textures. Perhaps the album's biggest draw is Deftones’ ability to combine intense energy with moments of profound emotion, creating powerful songs that demand multiple listens. This album is a testament to Deftones’ evolution as a band, delivering a cohesive and dynamic experience that captures them at possibly their creative peak.

Recommended for metalheads who like to sometimes chill.

Featured Song
Sextape

Most Streamed
Sextape

Least Streamed
This Place Is Death

Underrated
CMND/CTRL

TVV Top 3 Songs
Diamond Eyes | Sextape | Risk

Singles
Diamond Eyes | You’ve Seen the Butcher | Rocket Skates | Sextape

TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Royal | Beauty School | Risk

Listen to Again?
Yes

No-Skip Album?
No

Album Artwork Rating
7/10

It’s haunting and beautiful at the same time, perfectly fitting the theme of the album. This striking image of an owl will forever make barn owls remind me of this album - so I guess it’s done its job.

Genre
Alternative Metal

RL
Reprise Records 

Recording Studio
Ameraycan Studios (Los Angeles, California) | The Pass (Los Angeles, California)