Listening to Ohms by Deftones | One Year Later 

Yeah you are spot on! White Pony/Diamond Eyes/Koi No Yokan blend is on point. Terry Date did a fantastic job on Ohms in my opinion, it just has such a deep, rich sound to it that I love.

Right?! They're on their ninth album and each one has been pretty amazing.

I haven't said this but this was true for me too actually. The very first listen didn't convince me all the way. But they already had highlights for me. I just love guitars in general and am always focused on that so there's some sick riffs in it. But within a week was in love with most songs. They were stuck in my head.

@@IceKoldKilla I am just starting to listen to this album, and it's been the same for me with pretty much everything they've done. It doesn't do a whole lot for me on the first listen, or often even the 2nd. There's something that is abrasive and probably the reason they are so overlooked. But anyone with refined hearing, knows that this is one of the best bands there has ever been. It's cool to know that others are saying this, and have made it so that I absolutely won't be dismissing this album, and have zero doubt that I'll be glad about it.

SUCH a fantastic song!!! Alongside Genesis it is my favorite from this album as well.

Oh yeah it's mine as well right there with Urantia

Nice, Ohms was your first Deftones album too! I agree that they don't have a bad album or track really, I'm so glad I've finally discovered their music.

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

Relatable asfffff

Same, man.

Exactly dude. This album completely changed my life too

That's actually a really great way of describing its sound! It's got almost this futuristic/sci fi edge to it from the vocal distortions and effects that they utilize.

Very well put. That description plus a little dark like you’re non existent screaming out for help or love to someone or something you live breathe thrive and die for.

@@mollyesanborn you say futuristic I agree but I would say matrix glitch or dystopian style

Yep, 100%

Genesis and The Spell of Mathematics are probably my top 2 but yeah, the whole record is pretty amazing. I'd totally be hyped for a melodic Chino album too, I'm sure it would sound great!

@@mollyesanborn Genesis is good, too! I bought the album back when it came out. So, it's a good one to have in my collection.

If you want softer listen to Team Sleep. Beautiful side project :)

feels like it was just yesterday the album came out

Yea, reminds me a lot of Koi No Yokan and Diamond Eyes. I can hear a little bit of all of their previous albums in it though at times.

@@mollyesanborn definitely has a koi no yokan atmospheric sound to it. great review !

Thanks! Yeah, Deftones is an amazing band.

Headless is my favourite :) but it's just impossible to rank the songs, all songs are incredible special

Yeah, the production is fantastic! Overall Ohms is just sonically amazing to listen to, as you said even the tracks that are not necessarily favorites still just sound soooo good.

It does have a very nice flow to it, I agree! A super cohesive album and very cinematic. Definitely deserving of a Grammy, I hope they win!

Great suggestions, I'll certainly consider doing reactions to those bonus tracks. Happy new year to you too!

Deftones is actually the best cover band in the world. I don't know if it's even debatable. Go and RU-vid the MTV Tribute to The Cure 2004.....Deftones absolutely explodes "If Only Tonight We Could Sleep" while The Cure is sitting in the audience and about to perform next. It's unreal.

Genesis is so fantastic, probably my favorite track from Ohms. I'm definitely a Deftones fan after doing this series, haha!

I didn't do a video to my first listen of it, that was before I started the channel. I still wanted to do a video dedicated to Ohms though because it's such a great album :)

@@mollyesanborn Oh!! Haha my bad, I get it now. Happy new year!

Yeah Ohms really has a way of blending restraint with such intensity and there's such a fantastic flow to the whole record, the tracks all work really well from one into the next. The same thing happened to me with Genesis, back in late 2021 I listened to it and immediately loved it. I'll have to give Clairvoyant a listen, thanks for the suggestion :)

I completely agree, The Spell of Mathematics is such an immense sounding song. Really fantastic!

You make some great points. I do love Ohms and it sounds incredible, but I know what you mean. It's almost more an album that reminds you of the rest of their body of work, as opposed to creating a new sound. Despite this though it's absolutely awesome to listen to!

Funny you say that they don’t bring anything new- which I find the opposite to be true. There are so many interesting and unique things on this album that they haven’t don’t before that have me excited for there next album: 1- The dual vocals on the chorus sounds like nothing I’ve heard them do (or at least the execution of it just sounds better here) 2- The guitar tone and notes played sound like no track I’ve ever heard them do. I also love how they have the bass on the forefront during the verses. 3- the way Frank incorporates his keys in this song sounds like no song by them. This song does have a “Gore” vibe to it, but well don’t unlike that album. 4- His chorus on this song is probably one of my favorite choruses he’s ever done. I love the way he structures the lyrics. The standout moment is the back half of the track after the 2nd chorus sounds like a more experimental version of deftones. I can hear the deerhunter influence here. I could go on and on about what makes this album a little different from previous albums, but I won’t bore you. I just feel like they will always have the backbone/blueprint deftones sound, but they’re definitely going a more prog/space/shoegaze sound.

Happy New Year to you as well! Thanks for watching :)

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for watching!

@@mollyesanborn also I'd love if you started on some KoRn in the future👌

@@KoRn_NuTT I just filmed a video today that will be the first one going up in 2022... I think you'll be happy ;)

@@mollyesanborn I'm anticipating with excitement 🤗🤗🤗🤗

@@mollyesanborn Happy New Year to you and your family😊😊😊😊

Happy New Year, thanks for watching! :)

Thanks for watching! I agree, tonally Ohms is a blend of White Pony and KNY for sure. It's somehow a heavy album but they never lose touch of that melodic quality to their music.

*Terry Date

Am right there with you, except add another 10 years...but Tool is for sure my #1 disappoint in music. The notion that they let 13 years of time go by w/o releasing anything is easily the biggest let-down IMO. That time can't be brought back; aka, we missed out. For that, the nod goes to deftones for all-time greatest in terms of consistency, longevity and overall catalog. Not going to diss Tool's shows at Red Rocks and other places I've seen them back in the day. Amazing. But, Tool's last release was in line with disappointing. Yes, there are good sounds, but it feels they phoned it in, especially that one guy that hides in shadows on stage. Those 12 minute songs get boring and feel like musical masturbation. Where are the 5-7 minute songs that are the epic Tool? Gone. Pissed.

Koi No Yokan on steroids, haha! Accurate.

Whole In The Earth is fantastic, I agree! SNW has such a peculiar tone to it that's very emotional, I do love that album.

@@mollyesanborn I think it was their collective headspace post Chi’s accident. I could really feel “anguish” in Chino’s voice a lot on that record. I really wish pink cellphone was cut before the spoken word / joke ending because it really breaks the flow of the album imo

I can't wait to hear Palms!

Yeah, I can't wait to listen to more music from them! Hopefully I'll get around to making another soad reaction soon :)

I'll definitely keep those bands in mind! I've been planning on doing an album ranking video for Godspeed You! Black Emperor's discography, just haven't gotten around to it yet.

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying them :)

I've recently been listening to that album actually! Some others had been recommending it to me in the comments so I gave it a listen, it's amazing. I love the intensity paired with the calmer acoustic and melodic bits, and of course the emotional delivery is great as well.

Thanks, happy new year to you too! I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

So glad you've enjoyed this Deftones video series, I've loved making it! I'd recommend Metric, they've got some of that stadium-esque sound to their music. Specifically their most recent album Art Of Doubt. Not as heavy as Deftones or Deafheaven but still amazing! I'm blanking on some other artists, if I think of more I'll edit this comment :) Oh, and I'll have to check out Steve Fender, thanks for the suggestion!

@@mollyesanborn ah i love metric i didn't know they had a new album. I'll have to check that one out!

@@mollyesanborn also happy new year!!

It didn't come out this year, but it's the most recent in their discography. Definitely worth a listen!

You mean Sam Fender right? Unless it's a massive coincidence this other guy also has a song called 'That Sound'

Yep, that's usually when I end up listening to their music, haha! It really does transport you to another place.

@@mollyesanborn Ahhhh so I don’t need to explain what’s already understood :). Nice. May I suggest. System or a down / Scars on Broadway (which Daron Malakian is apart of both bands ). Interesting music and different tones from there earlier stuff to now but both great bands. :).

Yeah, I actually really enjoyed all of the vocal distortion they used on this record. It brought a slightly different style of intensity to his voice, but it worked!

Yeah Ohms is pretty great! Truly any Deftones album could be someone's favorite and I'd completely understand why. they've got such a killer discography. Glad you enjoyed the video :)

Nice list! I'm trying to work on mine, it is PAINFUL. The minute I think I have my ranking figured out I second guess myself. I'll try and get a Deftones ranking video up soon on the channel though!

Thanks, happy new year to you too!

Cool, I'll definitely keep that one in mind!

Oh absolutely, "I've finally achieved balance" is always the line that sticks out to me on that track. And even sonically how it starts so restrained and then the sound of the heavy instrumentals comes rushing in, it's playing on that duality so well!

Totally. I feel like he is talking about his move to Oregon and away from Sacramento, L.A., and his crazy years...on 2 or 3 of these songs actually...

Really?! I did not know that... I'm gonna have to check that out asap!

I've been getting into Tool's music and I've done a couple reaction videos to them! My first time listening to Tool was with Lateralus, and then I did Undertow. Those are the only two albums of theirs that I've heard so far, but I'm planning on doing reaction videos to their entire discography.

@@mollyesanborn Sorry, my bad. I didn't see that you had listened to them. Incredible band, if you are planning on checking out the next album I would go with fear inoculum, especially coming off of just listening to undertow. you see such a huge evolution in maturity and talent. They made the album after a 13 year break, so it's definitely had some work put in to it.

Yeah, I'm hoping to do an Aenima reaction in the near future. I'm due for some more Tool music, that's for sure :)

@@mollyesanborn good stuff👌👌

I'm definitely planning on a Crosses reaction sometime in the (hopefully) near future. Everyone keeps saying I'm going to love their sound, I'm so pumped to hear them!

I'm planning on it, can't wait to hear Crosses!

That album is definitely on my list, a lot of other people have been telling me to check it out too! And I've still got the Palms and Crosses reactions + a Deftones album ranking to do, so there's still Deftones content in the works ;)

Great suggestion, I love Spotlights! I discovered them at the end of last year and quickly fell in love with their sound, they made my #1 favorite album of 2023 and #2 favorite song of 2023 lists. You can check the videos out at these links where I talk about them a bit. Such a talented band! My Top Albums: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-joyDC2-5kXc.htmlsi=4FTNLh9z1K8-fSZg My top songs: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lymG7cr_xBc.htmlsi=M33AiFYKI1L5x5D6

I'm planning on it! Can't wait to hear both of them.

Hahaha! I do seem to like that word... a lot xD

I'll keep that one in mind, I've heard good things about it!

I'm planning on doing a Deftones album ranking video sometime soon, it's gonna be so difficult to make!

@@mollyesanborn true, Deftones don’t make bad albums.

I haven't heard their B-sides album yet, I might have to do a reaction to it!