Deftones' "Around the Fur": A Look at the 1997 Alt-Metal Album
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A brief description of Deftones' 1997 album "Around the Fur," highlighting the impact of the lead single "My Own Summer (Shove It)" and the band's diverse musical range across tracks like "Dai the Flu" and "Mascara." The piece characterizes the album as a heavy, aggressive alt-metal release.
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· 3 pulledThe massive, sludgy guitar stomp of opening track 'My Own Summer (Shove It),' coupled with Chino Moreno's whisper-to-a-scream vocals, launched Deftones to stardom.
Around the Fur is a hydra-headed, alt-metal monster, with the explosive, rocketing 'Dai the Flu' and the emotional fireworks of 'Mascara' showcasing their diverse array of musical tricks.
It's a vein-bulging, blood-pumping assault of shredding guitars and hammering drums that knocks the wind right out of you.
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