Deftones have never made a bad album. I stand by that. Over the years they've grown into a band that I comfortably consider one of my current favorites. It's kind of amazing now, looking back at high school, to think about the longevity they've had and the constant surprises they've delivered.
I'm also shocked to see Pitchfork's glowing review of Gore. Deftones have mostly been a band they've ignored.
^Team Sleep - Woodstock Sessions Vol. 4
(Awesome live album from 2015)
@Sev: believe it or not, the B-Sides album is a good place to start w/ Deftones. Kind of gives you an overview of their sounds. It's an album where a Sade cover sits next to a collaboration w/ Cypress Hill.