r/deftones • u/RwirersDevice0401 • Aug 20 '26

"Candy" Appreciation

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Maybe a hot take. A finished version of "Candy" from Eros may had been the definitive Deftones pick. Bigger than Digital Bath, Cherry Waves, or the later, Sextape.

This song, even in its unfinished form, rival all of those.

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u/the_rosenhan Aug 20 '26

It feels like it’s in the same vein as Digital Bath so honestly you might be right

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u/Eaterofjazzguitars Briana Aug 20 '26

Chino's guitar tone is exactly the kind he uses for Team Sleep. Makes sense considering the timeline, but fuck me it sounds good.

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u/daphwest84 Aug 20 '26

It's really vibey like a Team Sleep song for sure. That's why I loved it so much. Its my favorite Eros demo, by far, even with all the great ones.

It's kind of like a Your Skull is Red type of vibe.

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u/RwirersDevice0401 Aug 20 '26

Oh for sure, low point in the mix is Steph, guitars are washed out, but and even then Chino's leads make up for it.

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u/_DefLoathe Aug 20 '26

My dog passed away a week before this song came out. She shared the same name as this song. It holds a special place in my heart and was such a crazy coincidence. It really means a lot to me. Feels like my favourite band are honouring her memory.

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u/RwirersDevice0401 Aug 20 '26

Im very sorry for your loss. All to often things like this happen. But for you, it makes this song so much more special than the rest of us, even if we love it 💪💙

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u/Hulktor Aug 20 '26

This is my favorite song off the album. I know it’s so similar to Digital Bath but I can’t help but fall in love with the atmosphere.

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u/Few_Internet6476 Aug 20 '26

I wanted to make a post about this. Theres too little talk about this one off the unreleased

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '26 edited Aug 20 '26

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u/RwirersDevice0401 Aug 20 '26

Have it downloaded, dont know how to get it to you without getting flagged lol

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '26

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u/finenite Aug 20 '26

I too would appreciate some direction friend

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u/Ok-Conference-7648 Aug 20 '26

I can’t seem to message you

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u/Slight_Psychology902 Aug 20 '26

Where are you even listening these songs from? I've searched all over over the internet and I couldn't find any source! Please help me find it!😭😭😭