Around the Fur

Around the Fur is Deftones' second studio album, building on a heavy, groove-oriented nu metal foundation while expanding into more atmospheric, textural territory. The record pairs downtuned, rhythmic guitar riffs and aggressive drumming with Chino Moreno's dynamic vocals that alternate between hushed melodies and intense screams, creating striking quiet-loud contrasts. Songs like "My Own Summer (Shove It)" and "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" illustrate the band's blend of aggression and ambience that helped define their distinctive sound in late 1990s rock.