Deftones / Around The Fur

Around the Fur is the second studio album by the American alternative metal band Deftones. Known for its mixture of heavy, aggressive sounds with atmospheric, melodic, and sometimes sensual elements, which helped the band break away from the crowded 90s nu-metal scene. The album's title serves as a metaphor for hidden ugliness beneath a beautiful exterior, a theme that appears throughout the music and lyrics, which explore topics like vanity, existential angst, and sexuality. Key tracks include the singles "My Own Summer (Shove It)" and "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)".