Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)
by Deftones
- Type: Single
- Released: 29 June 1998
- Label: Maverick
- Country: United States
- Length: 12:31
- Community rating: 4.15/5 from 4 ratings
Artists on this release: Stephen Carpenter, Abe Cunningham, Chi Cheng, Chino Moreno
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Standing out dramatically from the aggressive rap-metal landscape of the late 90s, the track introduced lush, shoegaze-inspired textures into the emerging nu-metal movement. Chino Moreno's vocals transition seamlessly between an ethereal, whispered croon and desperate, impassioned screams over dense, melodic guitar chords. It highlighted the band's unique ability to merge crushing heaviness with profound vulnerability and atmospheric beauty.
Genres
Descriptors: noisy, repetitive, distorted, dreamy, textured
Tracklist
- Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away) (Album Version) (5:08)
- Engine No.9 (Live) (3:49)
- Teething (Live) (3:34)
Credits
- Abe Cunningham - composed by
- Chi Cheng - composed by
- Chino Moreno - composed by
- Stephen Carpenter - composed by