Prayers / Triangles Explained

Prayers / Triangles
Type:single
Artist:Deftones
Album:Gore
Released:February 4, 2016
Studio:
  • Megawatt Recording
Genre:
Length:3:38
Label:
Producer:Matt Hyde
Prev Title:Romantic Dreams
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:Doomed User
Next Year:2016

"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

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

Promo single
Remix single

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deftones Return With New Album Gore, Share "Prayers/Triangles". Monroe. Jazz. Pitchfork Media. February 4, 2016. February 29, 2020.
  2. Web site: Vice. Rodriguez. Krystal. Com Truise Melts Down Deftones' "Prayers/Triangles" Into a Glimmering Neon Fantasy. June 24, 2016. February 29, 2020.
  3. Web site: YouTube. Deftones - Prayers/Triangles (Official Audio). February 4, 2016. February 29, 2020.
  4. Web site: YouTube. Deftones - Prayers/Triangles (Official Music Video). April 12, 2016. February 29, 2020.
  5. Web site: Pitchfork Media. Minsker. Evan. Deftones Share "Prayers/Triangles" Video. April 12, 2016. February 29, 2020.
  6. Web site: Official Charts Company. Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40 for 12 February 2016. February 29, 2020.