Uncompromising and abrasive? Check. Forays into acoustic-dom and contemplative lyrics? Check. One of the best albums so far this year? Check again.
On White Pony, their third album, Deftones have created a record of breathtaking contrasts, setting themselves even further apart from their so-called ‘nu metal’ counterparts, and firmly establishing themselves as one of the smartest heavy rock acts around.
