While Deftones still rely more on form than content, they have noticeably improved on their second album, Around the Fur.
Their sound has hardened into a blunt, aggressive slab of metallic guitars and hammering drums, giving the album a visceral force.
Deftones tap into the same alternative metal vibe as Korn and L7, and while they don't have catchy riffs or a fully developed sound, Around the Fur suggests they're about to come into their own.