White Pony is, without a doubt, a masterpiece. This project solidified Deftones as a band capable of creating the perfect balance between the genres they fuse. Throughout the album, they brilliantly organize their ideas and creativity, delivering a unique experience that captivates you from start to finish. Every track seems to fit seamlessly into a carefully woven narrative, showcasing the band's versatility and emotional depth. But without dwelling too much on this (you can check out my ... read more

White Pony emerged during a time of profound change, marked by the anticipation of what the new millennium would bring. While much of this sentiment was symbolic, many things truly were never the same. In this context, this album was born, following the success of Deftones’ first two works: Adrenaline (1995) and the iconic Around The Fur (1997).

With White Pony, the band adopted a completely new creative perspective, showcasing a side of themselves that had been scarcely explored before. ... read more

By the late '90s, music began to undergo a significant transformation. Experimentation and the rise of alternative sounds gained undeniable prominence. When I think of those years, it’s impossible not to recall masterpieces like "OK Computer" by Radiohead or "Homogenic" by the Icelandic Björk. However, shifting focus to the metal scene, Deftones released the album that, in my opinion, solidified their place in many respects. This record showcases their ... read more

Currently, we cannot deny the importance of Deftones in the alternative metal scene, often referred to as Nu Metal. From the beginning, they brought a refreshing style compared to what dominated during the era of their debut release. For this reason, I’d like to delve into the musical landscape of that time.

In the mid-to-late 90s, music began undergoing significant changes in various aspects. Pop music started to gain prominence, though it wouldn’t make its full impact until a bit ... read more

A while ago, I added this album to my list of pending listens, along with exploring Perfume Genius for the first time. So, a few days ago, when I found myself waiting in a room for about two hours with rain tapping on the window, I decided to listen to it since I had read good reviews and opinions about it. For that reason, I didn’t want to set my expectations too high, but even so, I felt it didn’t live up to them at all.

I must start by saying that it’s not a bad album by ... read more

The truth is that the first album I listened to from this group, Death Grips, was this one, and honestly, it was a strange first experience with the band. I couldn't say I enjoyed it at first because it has a style that can be overwhelming due to its heavy and aggressive sound. However, it wasn't until I listened to it again after analyzing their first two albums, "The Money Store" and "No Love Deep Web", that I could fully appreciate it. This album is undoubtedly ... read more

Death Grips, from the very beginning, made it clear they didn’t want to be a conventional band in terms of production and creativity. But what really sets them apart is their lack of exposure to the media and social networks—it’s practically nonexistent, aside from the excellent projects they drop. Although I haven’t listened to their entire discography as of writing this, I can confidently say that the three albums I have heard are brilliant in so many ways. The Money ... read more

Starting with who Death Grips are, we already face a challenge. Their presence on social media is minimal and intentionally obscure. They have a website, an Instagram account with a deliberately hard-to-find name, and a Facebook account that they constantly open and close. Despite this, what we can say for sure is that they are an experimental hip-hop trio composed of vocalist Stefan Burnett, known by his stage name MC Ride; drummer and producer Zach Hill; and co-producer Andy Morin.

Death ... read more

In 2015, with the release of her eighth album Vulnicura, it felt like we were living the closest thing to hell, a wave of pain that seemed endless. However, to continue with our lives, we had to learn to heal every damaged part and transform the gaping wound into a door that allows the light to shine through. With her next release, Utopia, Björk presented us with a dreamy and ethereal world, firmly grounded on a cloudy platform, where we were allowed to dream of a world free from violence, ... read more

Just two years after the release of Vulnicura, Björk presents an imaginary post-apocalyptic construction, adopting a character of light and hope, counteracting the initial apocalyptic idea where everything is filled with ruins and dirt. This album creates a fictional scenario that allows the listener to reach a better world, not only personally but also in the political, social realm, and, most importantly, to achieve the long-needed harmony between nature and technology, where both can ... read more

Four years after what was one of the most interesting works in music, "Biophilia," Björk began working on what later became, as we know it today, "Vulnicura," a title that means "to heal wounds," which already gives us a clue about the direction the album will take.

"Vulnicura" appeared after a difficult time and period for Björk. In the time between this album and her eighth project, she had separated from her partner and the father of her ... read more

After her project Volta, which was quite controversial in her career, as both fans and critics did not receive it well—especially considering that she had set the bar high with her previous works, one of which was Medúlla, almost entirely recorded with voices and nearly no instruments—Björk began creating a more introspective concept. With Volta, she had distanced herself from introspection, focusing instead on a more social idea, such as the people we meet on our life ... read more

In 2007, Björk would release her sixth album. Before naming it, let's talk about the context at that time.

After releasing Medúlla, an album that left her particularly emotionally drained, as even its conceptual brilliance couldn't alleviate the exhaustion, Björk had the idea of returning to her roots, to the sound of Debut and Post. This idea led her to work again with the producer who had helped her at that time. Thus, Volta was born, an album that generates ... read more

As we are accustomed to, each song and album has a set of instruments or tools that allow the lyrics to be musicalized, and from there, adopt the genre that best fits the overall construction of the work. Based on this, if you've decided to listen to this album, you probably already know well, or at least have an idea, of who Björk is, but especially of what makes her music unique and different. Her ethereal sounds and vocals that don't always align with conventional sounds are, ... read more

After her acclaimed and instantly classic Homogenic, Björk faced the pressure of creating a work that could at least come close to such success and "perfection," so to speak. This is how the beautiful and ethereal Vespertine came to life. But before diving deeply into it, we need to set the context of the era in which it was released.

Vespertine came out at the beginning of this new decade, in the transition from the 90s to the much-discussed 2000s. It’s clear that these ... read more

When we talk about music in 1997, it’s impossible to ignore how each genre was reaching its peak. On solid foundations, boy bands and girl bands were emerging, while the imminent rise of rap and hip hop genres was gaining momentum. We also can't overlook how alternative bands were dominating the scene, with Radiohead's OK Computer being one of the main forces behind this (an album I will soon review). Furthermore, the sounds of trip hop were emerging in the ears of many ... read more

I already went in-depth into Björk's history in the review I did of Debut, an album with the same name that marked her big start as a solo artist. Therefore, I’d like to skip that introduction and go straight to the album, Post.

Post appeared after Björk found her way both sonically and lyrically, as well as after finding a producer she felt comfortable with. This album was quite risky, as it had to live up to her marvelous debut and the albums from the band she started ... read more

When we talk about sounds and styles that challenge, but specifically in the 90s, the ears of every listener with ethereal chants and powerful vocals, contrasted by sounds that, at first, won't seem to fit the voice of its creator, we must mention Björk. Whether we like it or not, her art, one of the most misunderstood in history, I would say, has been a challenge for every listener, including myself. Although my story with her will be shared later, I first want to talk about who she ... read more

The Jesus Lizard are a legend. This is a bold statement and one that could hardly be denied, because, my God, what other bands still sound so fresh and come up with such great projects many years after their debut? Literally, very few. But before continuing, in case you're not familiar with who they are, let me tell you a little bit about them.

The late 80s was a time when several genres stood out, such as pop, with the great exponents who were at their peak at the time, or rock, with the ... read more

If you knew me in person, you'd know that every time I listen to an album outside the genres I usually listen to, I often say, "I thought I wasn’t going to like it, but I ended up loving it." And honestly, I thought this album wasn’t going to work for me, and surprisingly, I loved it. No exaggeration, it was something I needed and had no idea I needed.

I’ll start by talking about the first impression it had on me the first time I heard it. This masterpiece of ... read more