The Album That Influenced Deftones

Hum's You'd Prefer An Astronaut Is a super influential album, and has influenced hundreds of bands, but most specifically, Deftones. Deftones' leader Chino Moreno, listened to the album and it influenced two of Deftones' albums, but most specifically White Pony.

[@thedarkcosmos4633]

Hum is so incredibly underrated but influential. Bryan St. Pere will be missed… it’s unfortunate we’ll probably never get to see them live again, or hear their unrecorded tracks.

[@chaoticfirearm]

I really hope they do one more tour at least in the states. It would be such a huge fuckin disappointment if Bryan's last record he played on never got to be heard live by anyone. Such a waste. They absolutely know at least one drummer who could fill in for him.

[@thedarkcosmos4633]

@@chaoticfirearm Yeah, they could always bring Jason Gerken back, I'm sure he still knows some of their discography. I think the closest we'll ever get is maybe a few festival dates... something like dia de los deftones again. I just can't see them doing a full tour since they already rarely did any kind of touring. It's definitely a little frustrating that the band has been completely radio silent (not that it's out of the ordinary for them lol), last time we heard from the band was in 2021 announcing that YPAA and Electra 2000 vinyl would be coming soon (still no updates on that). So I'm not sure anybody really knows about the state of the band... Electra 2000 got removed from streaming a few months ago which is a huge bummer and a red flag. I wouldn't expect anything soon, but it doesn't hurt to keep post notifications on for their social medias... Hopefully in 2023 they'll give us some updates.

[@caz3062]

Matt Talbott doesn't give himself enough credit, he's inspired me and tons of other people to make music. His talk singing is one of my favorite parts, it adds a meloncholy layer to the sci-fi sound. Stars, I'd like your hair long, and I hate it too are my favorite songs off the album, and I'd consider them "perfect" songs. If you like this, definitely check out Downward is Heavenward, HUMs follow up to YPAA

[@ahcreative]

Yeah this is a great album and matt talbot is great artist and doesn’t get enough credit

[@andyorenzo2449]

Don’t forget Matt Talbott’s incredible other band centaur - they only have 1 album (In streams) and also Tim Lashes (also one album) band Glifted (under and in)- and Jeff Dempsey’s National Skyline- I think Inlet is basically the heaviness of centaur with the shoegaze elements of Inlet. Also Matt Talbott has touring the past few years doing very stripped down solo stuff- he’s got some stuff up on band camp

[@aaronh7218]

Hum is so slept on.

[@EternoUno]

the song “little dipper” is so amazing

[@theheartofablackbird2109]

That's so weird, I never listened to any Deftones. Matt's voice was probably one of my favorite things about HUM.

[@nameless3321]

Put some respect on my boy Tim lash

[@Muggashyte]

It was a life changing collection of music for me at the time.

[@dysgusted_irl]

Matt's voice is incredible perfect for HUM's sound. He does not deserve all of that hate for his voice lmao

[@aar0n357]

Eh, personally I feel matt's voice is perfectly suited for Hum's songs, doesn't have to be a "great singer" imo

[@ahcreative]

Yeah but seeing what Chino did with Deftones a better singer would’ve made the songs better, but I think that Matt’s voice works for what Hum was trying to accomplish

[@taylorsturgeon186]

Not everyone wants to be a nu metal band lol

[@shamanllama]

@@ahcreative Chino wasn't exactly the best singer himself. I feel if we're gonna go down that path than Pete from Chevelle is really just an improved Chino.

[@andeegee]

Wow. First time listening to this band. It's an awesome album.

[@xcherrydj]

my one.. sacred album

[@deathbynature]

Hum 🔥🔥🔥

[@OctoberSoda]

Bro nah Chino does not dress like a rockstar any Mexican could be his doppelgänger he just dresses the same he always has with flannel shirts and jeans with the sag 💀

[@springer90]

Suicide Machine is 🔥🔥

[@rudiember]

do you know where i can listen to it?

[@SK47ER]

Anywhere but Spotify 😂

[@rudiember]

You are not helpful

[@cannatacris]

@@rudiember just buy it you won't regret

[@goose_858]

It's on Spotify now if you're still looking

[@Asbestoseater23]

@@goose_858 no, its not

[@guitarslinger213]

I thought everybody knew this.

[@methman9212]

This albums great but alot of annoying kids have been getting a hold of it now but oh well

[@lobstertown1826]

Ok but what are the actual downsides of more people hearing about and listening to a good band?

[@methman9212]

@@lobstertown1826 hence the oh well buddy bro

[@Ivy-666]

Yes I like hum this album since I"m young until now (green background zebra)