"My Own Summer (Shove It)" is a song by American alternative metal band Deftones, released in 1997 by Maverick Records as the first single from their second album Around the Fur.[1] It was Deftones' first charting single, reaching number 29 in the UK Singles Chart. The song also features backing vocals from bassist Chi Cheng, in the chorus.[2] The song has been described as a defining track of the nu metal[3][4][5][6] and alternative metal[7] genres.
| "My Own Summer (Shove It)" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Deftones | ||||
| from the album Around the Fur | ||||
| Released | December 22, 1997 | |||
| Studio | Studio Litho in Seattle, Washington | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:35 | |||
| Label | Maverick | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Terry Date | |||
| Deftones singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
Music video
editThe video for "My Own Summer (Shove It)", directed by Dean Karr,[8] begins with a clip of a cage falling into the sea, and blood seeping out of it into the surrounding waters. It then moves to footage of the band playing on a set of floating anti-shark cages. Eventually, a shark appears and is seen to be eating a piece of meat, presumably the contents of the cage. The shots of the band are intercut with clips of Chino Moreno singing the lyrics inside of a diving helmet. At the end of the video, Moreno falls into the water and the video fades out.
The video was shot at Pyramid Lake, in Northern Los Angeles County, with additional footage of the sharks coming from the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.[9]
An interview with Moreno that takes place during the filming of the video was included on the DVD release of B-Sides & Rarities.
Legacy
editIn 2012, Loudwire ranked the song number seven on their list of the 10 greatest Deftones songs,[10] and in 2020, Kerrang ranked the song number one on their list of the 20 greatest Deftones songs.[11] In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked the song number eighty on their list on the 100 greatest heavy metal songs[12]
Appearances in other media
editA version of the song was featured on the soundtrack of The Matrix.[13] In 2023, the song was featured in episode 4 of The Idol.[14]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Chino Moreno, except "My Own Summer (Shove It)" and "Lotion", by Chino Moreno and Deftones; all music is composed by Deftones.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Own Summer (Shove It)" | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Lotion" (Live) | 3:54 |
| 3. | "Fireal — Swords" (Live) | 6:23 |
| 4. | "Bored" (Live) | 5:17 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Own Summer (Shove It)" | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Root" (Live) | 4:36 |
| 3. | "Nosebleed" (Live) | 4:23 |
| 4. | "Lifter" (Live) | 4:49 |
The live tracks on both CDs were recorded at the Melkweg in Amsterdam on October 13, 1997.[15][16]
The song was made available to download on October 26, 2010 for use in the Rock Band 3 music gaming platform in both Basic rhythm, and notably PRO mode which allows use of a real guitar or bass guitar, and MIDI-compatible electronic drum kits or keyboards in addition to three-part harmony or backup vocals.[17][18]
Charts
edit| Charts (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[19] | 33 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[20] | 29 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[21] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Deftones Beauty and Brutality". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
- ^ "UK Singles Top 75 - Music Charts". Navigate to appropriate week. acharts.us. Retrieved 2007-12-23.
- ^ Unterberger, Andrew (September 10, 2004). "Top Ten Nu-Metal Bands". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on October 9, 2004. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ Diver, Mike (September 6, 2009). "Top Ten - Nu-Metal Anthems". Clash. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- ^ "30 Best Nu Metal Songs, Ranked". Spin Magazine.
- ^ Hill, Stephen (July 4, 2017). "The Top 40 nu-metal songs of all time". Metal Hammer. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- ^ Terich, Jeff; Blyweiss, Adam (October 3, 2012). "10 Essential Alternative Metal Singles". Treblezine. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ B-Sides & Rarities liner notes.
- ^ "Deftones tell the Stories behind The Videos".
- ^ Sciarretto, Amy (September 4, 2012). "10 Best Deftones Songs". Loudwire. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ Law, Sam (June 26, 2020). "The 20 Greatest Deftones Songs – Ranked". Kerrang. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ "The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time". Rolling Stone. 2023-03-13. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ Rugoff, Lazlo (October 11, 2021). "The Matrix soundtrack set for vinyl reissue". The Vinyl Factory. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ Wang, Steffanee (June 5, 2023). "All the Songs That Played on HBO's The Idol". Nylon. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ "My Own Summer (Shove It)" [Disc one] liner notes.
- ^ "My Own Summer (Shove It)" [Disc two] liner notes.
- ^ Walker, Richard (2010-07-02). "Rock Band 3 DLC Revealed - Already". Xbox360 Achievements. Retrieved 2012-11-26.
- ^ Snider, Mike (2010-06-10). "Rock Band 3: What's New, What's Notable". USA Today. Retrieved 2012-11-26.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – Deftones – My Own Summer (Shove It)". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 19, 2023.