Around the Fur
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| Studio album by Deftones | ||||||||||
| Released | October 28, 1997, May 17, 2011 (vinyl) | |||||||||
| Recorded | April–June 1997, Studio Litho, Seattle, Washington | |||||||||
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| Length | 73:55 (41:45 without hidden tracks or on vinyl) | |||||||||
| Label | Maverick/Warner Bros. | |||||||||
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Around the Fur is the second studio album by American alternative metal band Deftones, released in 1997 by Maverick Records. The songs "My Own Summer (Shove It)" and "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" were both released as singles with accompanying videos. It was their first RIAA-certified album, certified gold in June 1999, with predecessor Adrenaline also certified gold a few weeks later. The album was eventually certified platinum on June 7, 2011.[1]
On Around the Fur, Deftones shifted away from the sound of their debut, using elements of genres such as new wave and shoegaze.[2][3] The album has also been described as alternative metal,[2][4] nu metal[5] and alternative rock.[3][6]
Background
Around the Fur was the second album to feature Frank Delgado under additional personnel; he eventually joined the band officially in 1999.
The song "Headup" featured additional vocals by Max Cavalera of Soulfly. It was written by Cavalera and Deftones singer Chino Moreno as a way of venting some of their pain over the loss of Dana Wells, Cavalera's stepson and Chino's friend. The band name "Soulfly" was taken from a portmanteau invented for the song.
While the album's lyrics were included in the booklet, not every single word was printed. A good example is the song "Lhabia": In the verses, Moreno whispers statements that are hard to decipher. There is also one verse missing from the song "Headup".
The album cover was shot by photographer Rick Kosick during a late-night party in Seattle where the band was recording. Upon seeing the candid photo of a woman, the band decided that they wanted to use it as the album cover. Kosick was unsure who the woman was, so the band had to find and track her down to obtain permission to use the photo, which she eventually granted.[7] Moreno has since expressed his dislike of the cover, calling it "horrible".[8]
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"Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)"
 Sample of "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)", the second single from Around the Fur (1997). This shows the album's cleaner production and a tendency toward more melody in the music.[9] |
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"When we went in to make this record, we really didn't have a set idea of what we wanted to come out with," said Moreno in a 1998 interview with Chart magazine. However, he felt that the album "fell into place" once the band had settled into the studio.[9] The band expanded its sound, spending more time with producer Terry Date, and giving more thought to the album's production. Abe Cunningham varied his drum sound and experimented by using different types of snare drums on almost every track.[10] The album was praised for its loud-soft dynamics, the flow of the tracks, Moreno's unusual vocals, and the strong rhythm section grooves created by Cunningham and bassist Chi Cheng.[9][11][12]
Release
The album was highly anticipated, and propelled the band to fame in the alternative metal scene on the strength of radio and MTV airplay for the singles "My Own Summer (Shove It)" (released December 22, 1997) and "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" (released March 9, 1998).[4] The album's title track was also released as a promotional single in 1997.[13]
Around the Fur sold 43,000 copies in its first week of release, and entered the Billboard 200 at No. 29 (its peak position), remaining on the charts for 17 weeks.[12][14] The band went back to touring, making appearances at the Warped Tour (in the United States, New Zealand and Australia), Pinkpop Festival, Roskilde Festival and Ozzfest, as well as releasing a live EP on June 22, 1999. Around the Fur went on to reach RIAA gold status on June 24, 1999, and platinum status on June 7, 2011.[1]
When the album was released on Spotify, it contained an alternate version of "Headup" running a full minute longer than the original release.[15]
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [16] |
| Pitchfork | 7.8/10[17] |
| Punknews.org |  [18] |
| Robert Christgau |  [19] |
The album generally received positive reviews from music critics. AllMusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote: "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".[16] James P. Wisdom of Pitchfork described the songs from the album as "intense, harsh tunes",[17] while Punknews.org thought that the album "showcased a band aware of their flaws, structure and lyrical approach, and thusly achieved an overall great improvement in said areas".[18]
Track listing
All songs written by Deftones, except "Headup" by Deftones and Max Cavalera.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "My Own Summer (Shove It)" | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Lhabia" | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Mascara" | 3:45 |
| 4. | "Around the Fur" | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Rickets" | 2:42 |
| 6. | "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" | 5:08 |
| 7. | "Lotion" | 3:57 |
| 8. | "Dai the Flu" | 4:36 |
| 9. | "Headup" (featuring Max Cavalera) | 5:12 |
| 10. | "MX" ("MX" ends at 4:52 but is followed by two hidden tracks: "Bong Hit" (19:32–19:55) and "Damone" (32:36–37:18); neither hidden track was included on the vinyl release) | 37:18 |
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Personnel
Band members
- Chino Moreno – lead vocals
- Stephen Carpenter – guitar
- Chi Cheng – bass, backing vocals
- Abe Cunningham – drums
Additional personnel
- Frank Delgado – audio effects (on "My Own Summer (Shove It)", "Around the Fur", "Dai the Flu", "Headup" and "Mx")
- Matt Bayles – assistant to Terry Date
- Max Cavalera – additional vocals and guitar (on "Headup")
- Annalynn Cunningham – additional vocals (on "Mx")
- Terry Date – production, mixing, recording
- Steve Durkee – assistant to Ulrich Wild
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Rick Kosick – photography
- Kevin Reagan – art direction and design
- Ulrich Wild – mixing, recording, digital editing
Chart positions
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Certifications
| Country | Certification |
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| Australia[26] | Gold |
| United Kingdom[27] | Gold |
| United States[1] | Platinum |
Other media and cultural references
- "My Own Summer (Shove It)" appeared on The Matrix: Music from the Motion Picture, released on March 30, 1999.
- A poster of the album art was visible in the 1999 film Universal Soldier: The Return.
- "Headup" was used in its entirety in the 2001 film Manic.
- "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" was featured on the soundtracks of two extreme sports computer games: Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX (2000) and Tony Hawk: Shred (2010).
- English alternative rock band Muse have cited Deftones as a root influence[28][29] and sometimes use the riff to "Headup" as an outro to their song "New Born" during live performances.
References
- 1 2 3 "RIAA Gold and Platinum searchable database". Search for artist "Deftones". RIAA. Archived from the original on 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
- 1 2 Reyes-Kulkarni, Saby. "18 Years Ago: Deftones Leave Nu Metal in the Dust with 'Around the Fur'". Diffuser.fm. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
On their landmark second album, Deftones infused elements of new wave and shoegaze to define their future direction. Alt-metal would never be the same.
- 1 2 Buchanan, Brett. "Five Alt-Rock Classics to Soundtrack Your Summer". AlternativeNation.com. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- 1 2 Prato, Greg. "Deftones". Allmusic. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ↑ Zlatopolsky, Ashley (October 9, 2013). "Deftones". Real Detroit Weekly. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
- ↑ Reyes-Kulkarni, Saby. "18 Years Ago: Deftones Leave Nu Metal in the Dust with 'Around the Fur'". Diffuser.fm. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
- ↑ Bennet, J.Revolver. September 2007. Pg. 122
- ↑ "Deftones Speak Of Past Struggles With Drugs, Clashes With Stef, Album Art & More | Theprp.com – Metal And Hardcore News Plus Reviews And More". Theprp.com. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- 1 2 3 Bromley, Adrian. Keeping It Simple, Chart, July, 1998.
- ↑ Peiken, Matt. Interview with Abe Cunningham, Modern Drummer, 1997.
- ↑ Smith, Matt. Deftones New Album Stays Heavy, Gaston Gazette, 1997.
- 1 2 Glover, Adrian Gregory. Deftones: Running on Pure Passion, Circus, May, 1998.
- ↑ "Around The Fur (CD) at Discogs".
- ↑ "The Billboard 200 – Around the Fur". Billboard.com. June 13, 1998. Archived from the original on January 10, 2008. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
- ↑ "Headup - Deftones - Spotify". Retrieved August 22, 2016.
- 1 2 "Around the Fur - Deftones". AllMusic.
- 1 2 "Deftones: Around The Fur". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on June 18, 2003.
- 1 2 "Deftones - Around the Fur". Punknews.org. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ↑ Christgau, Robert. "CG: Deftones". RobertChristgau.com. Retrieved 2012-05-20.
- ↑ "Deftones - Around the Fur". Hung Medien.
- ↑ "Deftones - Around the Fur". Hung Medien.
- ↑ "Deftones - Around the Fur". Hung Medien.
- ↑ "Chartverfolgung / Deftones / Longplay" (in German). PhonoNet.
- 1 2 Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: Asher D – Dyverse". Zobbel.
- ↑ "Around the Fur - Deftones". Billboard.
- ↑ "Accreditations - 2006 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 2010-02-04.
- ↑ "Certified Awards". British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 2010-01-17.
- ↑ Deftones - Muse Wiki: Supermassive wiki for the band Muse
- ↑ muse : archives | microcuts.net | July 1999
External links
- Around the Fur at Discogs (list of releases)
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