Rolling Stone just picked Private Music as one of the 100 Best Albums of 2025, placing Deftones’ 10th LP at #76.
According to the magazine, the strength of Private Music comes from the fact that the band didn’t try to force anything or chase trends. They describe the record as Deftones doing what they do best: that mix of heavy, grinding alt-metal riffs with dreamy, emotional moments that only they can pull off. Rolling Stone even points out how the band’s sound has been solid and confident since the White Pony era, and Private Music fits right into that legacy.
The highlights mentioned include the tense and sharp “Cut Hands”, the slow-burning “I Think About You All The Time”, and the powerful “Ecdysis”, which the magazine says feels like an instant classic inside the Deftones universe.
For fans, seeing Private Music in this list is just another reminder that the band keeps delivering strong albums without needing hype or gimmicks. It’s simply Deftones being Deftones — and still being celebrated for it.
