DEFTONES · Covers (RSD) | BLACK LP

Limited edition release for Record Store Day on April 16, 2011. It was distrubuted exclusively in a vinyl record format limited to 5,000 copies.

Background information about 'Covers (RSD)'

Deftones have always been masters at reimagining music through their unique lens, and "Covers" stands as a testament to their versatility and deep musical appreciation. This compilation showcases the Sacramento band's ability to transform songs from vastly different genres into something distinctly their own. From The Cars' new wave classic "Drive" to Sade's smooth soul ballad "No Ordinary Love", Deftones demonstrate their range while maintaining the atmospheric heaviness that defines their sound. The album features eleven carefully selected tracks that span decades and genres, including interpretations of The Smiths' "Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's southern rock anthem "Simple Man".

What makes this collection particularly special is how Chino Moreno's ethereal vocals and the band's signature wall of sound breathe new life into each cover. The haunting rendition of The Cure's "If Only Tonight We Could Sleep" perfectly captures the melancholic beauty that Deftones are known for, while their take on Duran Duran's "The Chauffeur" adds layers of atmospheric depth. Originally released as a Record Store Day exclusive in 2011, this collection proves that great songs transcend genre boundaries when filtered through the right artistic vision.

For fans of: Tool, Radiohead, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and A Perfect Circle

Track listing

1. Drive (The Cars)
2. Caress (Drive Like Jehu)
3. Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want (The Smiths)
4. No Ordinary Love (Sade)
5. Savory (Jawbox)
6. Do You Believe (The Cardigans)
7. Simple Man (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
8. Ghosts (Japan)
9. The Chauffeur (Duran Duran)
10. If Only Tonight We Could Sleep (The Cure)
11. Sleep Walk (Santo & Johnny)

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