In ‘Dai the Flu’, the rhythm section shines the most, as Chi and Abe keep the song alive with heavy and deep bass lines that explode into an intense ending when combined with Chino and Carpenter. ‘Be Quiet and Drive’ is another single from the album, featuring great guitar work and one of the best vocal performances on the record. ‘Mascara’ is a very mellow and quiet song with a sinister vibe, as Chino whispers the visceral lyrics on top of Carpenter’s creeping riffs that lead to an ending that leaves you feeling somewhat uncomfortable in a good way, if that makes any sense. ‘Mascara’, ‘Dai the Flu’, and ‘Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)’ are the best examples of this on the album. Part of what makes the Deftones stand out among all of their peers is the fact that they inject an enormous atmosphere into their songs. Once it’s suddenly over, you want more, and the album doesn’t waste any time kicking into the riff of the next track, ‘Lhabia’.
Frank Delgato, who is not a permanent member of the band at this time, provides some additional sampling on the song which adds to the somewhat mysterious mood of the track. It gives everyone a chance to shine, as Chi’s bass lines are very prominent through the whole song and Abe’s drumming is great and keeps the whole beat of the song in check. It’s a perfect example of the Deftones sound, combining Chino’s ambient and melodic vocals in the verses and his unique and screeching screams in the chorus. The song works extremely well, featuring one of Stephen Carpenter’s most well-known riffs and a chorus that gets you jumping and screaming along the lyrics. The album kicks off to a heavy start with the famous single ‘My Own Summer (Shove It)’. Anticipation was key in dealing with the release of their next album, “Around the Fur”. Despite this, it was a great album nonetheless, featuring amazing vocal melodies and extremely heavy riffing combined with a great rhythm section that created some amazing tracks. Sadly, it was somewhat overlooked when it was released in light of Korn’s debut album being immensely popular and ‘revolutionary’. “Adrenaline” had put them on the map and established them as one of the pioneer bands of nu-metal. In 1997, the Deftones were on the road to success. Review Summary: Around the Fur proves that the Deftones wee on the road to success with their sophomore album, featuring 10 awesome songs that still remain as consistent and awesome as ever even years after its release
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