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In this exclusive Music Mondays article we break down two recent projects from La Dispute & Deftones along with everything you need to know to dive in.
11/21/25
La Dispute - No One Was Driving The Car Album Review
If you were anywhere near the post-hardcore scene in the mid-2010s, chances are La Dispute screamed their way into your playlists.
Back then, their music often felt like slam poetry performed in the middle of a thunderstorm, passionate, messy, and kind of beautiful in its chaos. But with "No One Was Driving The Car" the band has shifted gears. This one feels like a true post-hardcore album, not just poetry with guitars in the background.
The intensity? Still there. The emotion? Cranked even higher. But now, it all feels more focused, like La Dispute has finally found the perfect balance between storytelling and sonic chaos.
It’s a project that shows growth without losing that signature La Dispute edge. The whole album feels cohesive and cinematic, pulling you through every track like a film that never lets you look away. While the album comes in at just over one hour, I found myself lost in the soundscapes and forgetful of time.
Whether you’ve been screaming along since Wildlife or you’re just jumping in now, No One Was Driving The Car is the kind of album that reminds you why La Dispute still matters, while still dropping jaws, maybe more than before.
Recommended Tracks:
Self-Portrait Backwards (for it's shortness, calm and relatability)
Top-Sellers Banquet (for its length and immersive storytelling)
Steve (for intensity and personal bias)
Deftones - private music Album Review
Released on August 22nd of this year, private music by Deftones instantly became one of the most anticipated albums in recent memory, an excitement the band not only met but exceeded. Listening to this record feels like walking through a hallway lined with your greatest achievements: familiar, triumphant, and deeply personal. That’s exactly what Deftones accomplish here. Over the years, the band has carved out a timeless sonic identity, one that continues to transcend the norms of both rock and metal with a rare sense of confidence and artistry.
Although private music carries the unmistakable DNA of a Deftones album; lush atmospheres, crushing riffs, and Chino Moreno’s emotive vocal delivery, the band isn’t content to simply revisit past formulas. Instead, they wade even deeper into unexplored territory. Several tracks push into dreamier, more delicate soundscapes than the band has embraced in a long while, showcasing their ability to craft beauty without losing edge. In contrast, other songs erupt with a heaviness and urgency that recall the raw ferocity of their earliest work, yet filtered through the maturity and precision of a band nearly three decades into their career.
This dynamic range gives the album a refreshing sense of unpredictability. It’s a testament to Deftones’ continued evolution: they manage to expand their palette without compromising their core identity. The result is a body of work that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking, grounded yet experimental.
In my humble opinion, private music further cements Deftones as one of the true GOATs of modern rock. Few bands can maintain this level of relevance, reinvention, and emotional resonance for so long, and this album proves they still have plenty left to say.
Recommended Tracks:
ecdysis (for pure Deftones sound)
infinite source (for emotion and a softer side of the band)
I think about you all the time (personal favorite)
departing the body (Deftones with a twist)
Follow La Dispute: linktr.ee/ladispute
Follow Deftones: www.deftones.com/
Written By JAYD3D!: linktr.ee/jaydedofficial
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