Prayers / Triangles
"Prayers / Triangles" | ||||
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Single by Deftones | ||||
from the album Gore | ||||
Released | February 4, 2016 | |||
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Length | 3:38 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Matt Hyde | |||
Deftones singles chronology | ||||
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"Prayers / Triangles" is a song by American alternative metal band Deftones, appearing on their eighth studio album Gore. The song was released as the lead single from the album on February 4, 2016.[1]
The song was remixed by synthwave musician Com Truise and released as a single on June 24, 2016.[2]
Music video
[edit]An audio video for the song was released on February 4, 2016 and was directed by Chris Buongiorno and consists of animations of the flamingos from the Gore album cover flying.[3]
The official music video for the song was released two months later on April 12 and was directed by Charles Bergquist.[4] The video consists of the band performing with shots of Chino Moreno running down a street. While the video is mostly in black and white, some colors make appearances, such as orange, pink, yellow, and green. Images of triangles also appear throughout the video.[5]
Track listing
[edit]- Promo single
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Prayers / Triangles" | 3:38 |
- Remix single
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Prayers / Triangles" (Com Truise Remix) | 3:35 |
Charts
[edit]Chart (2016) | Peak
position |
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US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 36 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[7] | 8 |
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] | 39 |
UK Rock (Official Charts Company)[9] | 37 |
Personnel
[edit]- Chino Moreno – vocals
- Stephen Carpenter – guitar
- Sergio Vega – bass
- Frank Delgado – keyboards, samples
- Abe Cunningham – drums
References
[edit]- ^ Monroe, Jazz (February 4, 2016). "Deftones Return With New Album Gore, Share "Prayers/Triangles"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ Rodriguez, Krystal (June 24, 2016). "Com Truise Melts Down Deftones' "Prayers/Triangles" Into a Glimmering Neon Fantasy". Vice. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ "Deftones - Prayers/Triangles (Official Audio)". YouTube. February 4, 2016. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ "Deftones - Prayers/Triangles (Official Music Video)". YouTube. April 12, 2016. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (April 12, 2016). "Deftones Share "Prayers/Triangles" Video". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ "Deftones Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ "Deftones Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ "Deftones Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40 for 12 February 2016". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 29, 2020.