Categories : Music Reviews, Rock + Pop.
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Rating: 2/5 Released: October 24, 2006 Reviewer: Danielle Suchet |
If the Deftones were trying to finally achieve mainstream success, their latest effort Saturday Night Wrist, may still prove to be too ambitious and abstract for most to get. After three tumultuous years in production, the effort is admirable, but fails to reach the lofty highs that band is aiming for.
Taking a slight detour from their usual heavy metal roots, listeners of this album will be pleased to find a more muted and focused sounds from the band. While still remaining true to their metal roots, there is a directional shift that will earn them a new untapped fan base.
The opening track ‘Hole in the Earth,’ begins with a heavy guitar overture and seamlessly shifts into a soulful vocal performance by Chino Moreno. They allow their versatility to shine through on the interesting instrumental track ‘u,u,d,d,l,r,l,r,a,b,select,start,’ which showcases their strong musicality. But things go uncomfortably south on the rant, ‘Pink Cellophane,’ featuring Giant Drag’s Annie Hardy. This track is totally out of place with the rest of the CD – profane for profanity’s sake.
With obvious references to Tool, there are also surprising influences here in the form of The Smashing Pumpkins and Radiohead. Though failing to reach the lyrical depths of these bands, the Deftones are at least moving in the right direction.
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