Interesting story about risk, kind of sad too: obviously this song was written when Chi was in a coma. The song is about that feeling when someone you know and love is in that state and you can’t do anything about it, but you’re hoping and praying that you can. You even think that there might be something you can do, but that’s just wishful thinking. You wish it was as easy as staying by their bedside and coaxing them to wake up, but it isn’t. The song represents the feelings of the entire band during his coma, and is named after the game risk that they all used to love to play in the studio together
For this album, Chino took some singing lessons to help with his vocals and chords. He had strained his vocal chords for many years (even for surgery) so you can definitely hear the confidence and clarity shining through. Diamond Eyes was the album that started their resurgence into the spotlight. With S/T and SNW behind them, they were starting to fade into “cult” status. Still selling out shows and touring, but they weren’t as commercially relevant. Chi’s accident really brought the metal community together for a moment to help pay respects to Chi and the band. You can tell that it put a fire under their ass. Those shows during the DE/KNY years were amazing. So much energy and excitement from new and old fans.
Beautiful album. I slept on this one. Checked out on the band after Chi’s accident for some weird reason. Couldn’t bring myself to listen to the Sergio stuff. Ohm’s peaked my interest again and Diamond Eyes and Koi No Yokan became two of my favorite albums in a hurry.
Diamond Eyes is my favorite Deftones record......It's so good I got the front cover of the owl tattooed on my entire stomach area that wraps around to my rib cage!!! thats how good this record is!!!!!!
That’s incredible. So funny I see this, I was just thinking “Diamond Eyes” is probly my fav Deftones, and that’s saying something, what if I got a tattoo of the album cover or the owl....
@@TwinTalon01 I went to Manila to have mine done....I was living in Dubai at the time when the artist started my tattoo. Come to find out that the artist was deported from the UAE when they found out he was tattooing out of his apt so I had to fly to Manila to have the owl finished. Fun times.
Funny to see you enjoy Prince so much, knowing Rocket Skates is coming right after to give you no break at all! This album begins with a series of absolute bangers then shifts in a more melodic, atmospheric pattern which is as good, if not better. I mean, Sextape-Risk-EVIL-This Place is Death is just a perfect fork of ''sex music''. Personally, my favorite song from the record is 976-EVIL; in my mind, a very underrated piece off of Deftones catalog (and the way it blends into This Place is Death - Pure nostalgia!) See ya on Koi No Yokan, another amazing album / my favorite.
Love this album Koi Is my personal fav. Can't wait to for more ... I Love watching someone get into a band I have been a HUGE fan of since i'd say late 96-early 97 ish... I grew wit the band and the way they evolved through the years along with me as i grew older just always seemed to fit where I was at in my life ... A lot of people don't like Gore the album .. I personally think it's great just wasn't mixed good..
Watching you get into this makes me want to listen to it again. If you liked this one then you'll like the next one, because Chino often says how they are like 2 parts of the same album. They have the same mix sound and general feel. Some of my favourite albums of all time.
I'm so happy you enjoyed my personal favorite album. This album really helped me get through a really really tough patch of my life. This album has everything at the right time, Thank you for the wonderful reaction Chief
Frank is so damn amazing on this album. Sometimes I like to listen to the instrumental tracks so that I can hear his work not covered up by the vocals. Risk is one of my favorite instrumentals because of Frank
The first 6 songs all transition so good that every time I hear one song I have to hear the whole album, so good. This is the beating heart of Deftones in their second life💪🏻 RIP Chi Cheng
Damn dude. That’s funny cause Gauze is one of my favorites from that album. I agree with you on Graphic Nature though, definitely my least fav off of KNY
Awesome capturing your stunned face in disbelief how much you actually enjoyed the album. Its definitely one of their best! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 I can't wait for the next reaction.
Thank you for acknowledging Chi Ling Dai Cheng ❤ Everyone please wear your seatbelts. His family and others started a charity called Buckle Up For Chi in his memory to promote seatbelt awareness and TBI (traumatic brain injury) awareness. Check out the website www.buckleupforchi.com 💚 One Love
Fuck, I forgot how much I love this album. This is when I knew you would really enjoy, my guess is that it might be one of your favorites so far. It definitely is one of mine
Interesting story about risk, kind of sad too: obviously this song was written when Chi was in a coma. The song is about that feeling when someone you know and love is in that state and you can’t do anything about it, but you’re hoping and praying that you can. You even think that there might be something you can do, but that’s just wishful thinking. You wish it was as easy as staying by their bedside and coaxing them to wake up, but it isn’t. The song represents the feelings of the entire band during his coma, and is named after the game risk that they all used to love to play in the studio together
In the "Change(In The House of Flies)" video there is people paying Risk at the party on a bed.
"Prince" is my favorite of the album.
For this album, Chino took some singing lessons to help with his vocals and chords. He had strained his vocal chords for many years (even for surgery) so you can definitely hear the confidence and clarity shining through.
Diamond Eyes was the album that started their resurgence into the spotlight. With S/T and SNW behind them, they were starting to fade into “cult” status. Still selling out shows and touring, but they weren’t as commercially relevant. Chi’s accident really brought the metal community together for a moment to help pay respects to Chi and the band. You can tell that it put a fire under their ass. Those shows during the DE/KNY years were amazing. So much energy and excitement from new and old fans.
This is spot on-great analysis!
Beautiful album. I slept on this one. Checked out on the band after Chi’s accident for some weird reason. Couldn’t bring myself to listen to the Sergio stuff. Ohm’s peaked my interest again and Diamond Eyes and Koi No Yokan became two of my favorite albums in a hurry.
Diamond Eyes is my favorite Deftones record......It's so good I got the front cover of the owl tattooed on my entire stomach area that wraps around to my rib cage!!! thats how good this record is!!!!!!
That’s incredible. So funny I see this, I was just thinking “Diamond Eyes” is probly my fav Deftones, and that’s saying something, what if I got a tattoo of the album cover or the owl....
@@TwinTalon01 I went to Manila to have mine done....I was living in Dubai at the time when the artist started my tattoo. Come to find out that the artist was deported from the UAE when they found out he was tattooing out of his apt so I had to fly to Manila to have the owl finished. Fun times.
Really a big fan of this album, even if it’s not my #1. You will definitely love Koi No Yokan!
Made me remember just how great this album is! Good stuff man. I'm sure you'll like Koy No Yokan too
Funny to see you enjoy Prince so much, knowing Rocket Skates is coming right after to give you no break at all! This album begins with a series of absolute bangers then shifts in a more melodic, atmospheric pattern which is as good, if not better. I mean, Sextape-Risk-EVIL-This Place is Death is just a perfect fork of ''sex music''. Personally, my favorite song from the record is 976-EVIL; in my mind, a very underrated piece off of Deftones catalog (and the way it blends into This Place is Death - Pure nostalgia!) See ya on Koi No Yokan, another amazing album / my favorite.
Love this album Koi Is my personal fav. Can't wait to for more ... I Love watching someone get into a band I have been a HUGE fan of since i'd say late 96-early 97 ish... I grew wit the band and the way they evolved through the years along with me as i grew older just always seemed to fit where I was at in my life ... A lot of people don't like Gore the album .. I personally think it's great just wasn't mixed good..
Can't really pick a favorite, it's most often the one I'm listening to at the moment
Watching you get into this makes me want to listen to it again. If you liked this one then you'll like the next one, because Chino often says how they are like 2 parts of the same album. They have the same mix sound and general feel. Some of my favourite albums of all time.
I'm so happy you enjoyed my personal favorite album. This album really helped me get through a really really tough patch of my life. This album has everything at the right time, Thank you for the wonderful reaction Chief
Nice reaction. I liked it when you rated each song...still loving your honesty.
Frank is so damn amazing on this album. Sometimes I like to listen to the instrumental tracks so that I can hear his work not covered up by the vocals. Risk is one of my favorite instrumentals because of Frank
The first 6 songs all transition so good that every time I hear one song I have to hear the whole album, so good. This is the beating heart of Deftones in their second life💪🏻 RIP Chi Cheng
the best part of this is that you still got 3 amazing albums left to discover
2. He already listened to Ohms
@@Posirep b sides and rarities
Good review man. Saw deftones five times so far and I'm second guessing my second favorite album. This one is special.
Like I said before, my favorite album. It speaks to me. Also represents a special time in my life. Ready for the next one!
This and Koi No Yokan are probably my #1 and 2.....
Koi No Yokan is basically Diamond Eyes but perfected.
Great album. Pretty streamlined. Love the next one. Has a few misses but the ones they get right are amazing
Gauze and graphic nature are kinda meh to me But it’s subjective. KNY is my second favorite album
Damn dude. That’s funny cause Gauze is one of my favorites from that album. I agree with you on Graphic Nature though, definitely my least fav off of KNY
@@theoneandonlylordfarquaad3361 gauze my fav too
I love watching your reactions! Hope you make it to some of their shows when concerts resume! Be sure to get all up in that pit!
I hope so too!
The next album is probably my favorite since their guitarist started using a 7 string guitar which makes the the heavy parts sound really heavy
Awesome capturing your stunned face in disbelief how much you actually enjoyed the album. Its definitely one of their best! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 I can't wait for the next reaction.
Can't wait til you get to Koi No Yokan my friend. My favorite album of theirs.
Thank you for acknowledging Chi Ling Dai Cheng ❤ Everyone please wear your seatbelts. His family and others started a charity called Buckle Up For Chi in his memory to promote seatbelt awareness and TBI (traumatic brain injury) awareness. Check out the website www.buckleupforchi.com 💚 One Love
Fuck, I forgot how much I love this album. This is when I knew you would really enjoy, my guess is that it might be one of your favorites so far. It definitely is one of mine
A few of Eros songs surfaced later. Smile, L.O.V.E.R.S, Dallas and Melanie
Can’t wait for you to hear Koi
Hell yes bro!!
Koi No Yokan has transitions in between all songs so try not to pause to really catch it 👍
Dallas (Eros)
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