Around the Fur by Deftones: Metal. This was the band’s second album and it was a huge leap from their previous effort. Though the terrible genre of Nu-Metal was starting to make an appearance, Deftones set out their stall to show they were not just another nu-metal act. The songs have catch riffs, screaming and some strange and haunting lyrics. Chino’s vocal range from barely a whisper to ear bleeding shrieks and the guitars are constantly smashing your brain. This is what a metal album should sound like.

TWH: My Own Summer (Shove It); Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away); MX

Grade : A*