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"My Own Summer (Shove It)" is a song by the American
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band
Deftones Deftones is an American alternative metal band formed in Sacramento, California in 1988. They were formed by frontman Chino Moreno, lead guitarist Stephen Carpenter and drummer Abe Cunningham, with bassist Chi Cheng and keyboardist and tu ...
, released on November 22, 1997, by
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as the first single from their second album, ''
Around the Fur ''Around the Fur'' is the second studio album by the American alternative metal band Deftones, released on October 28, 1997, by Maverick Records. The songs " My Own Summer (Shove It)" and " Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" were released as single ...
'' (1997).


Composition

"My Own Summer (Shove It)" is a
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and
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song that has been noted for its emphasis on tension and dynamic contrast. Amy Sciarretto of ''
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'' described
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' approach as "exercises in tension building", and identified the track as a key example of that style. A writer for ''
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'' similarly referred to the song as a "master class in tension building". Stephen Hill in ''
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'' stated that "On 'My Own Summer (Shove It)', they stretched their musical dynamics to breaking point." ''
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'' writer Sam Law pointed to the track's "quiet/loud dynamism", suggesting a stylistic link to bands like
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Chino Moreno Camillo "Chino" Wong Moreno (born June 20, 1973) is an American musician who is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the alternative metal band Deftones. He is also a member of the side-project groups Team Sleep, Crosses, ...
's vocal performance on "My Own Summer (Shove It)" features shifts between restrained and intense delivery, moving from whispered lines layered with distortion to sudden, forceful outbursts. The lyrics have been noted for their complexity and are considered an integral part of the song's dynamic character. Stephen Carpenter's guitar work on "My Own Summer (Shove It)" is a defining feature of the track, driven by a central riff that has been described as dark, intense, and progressively more forceful. It has also been characterized as "lascivious" and "rolling", with a vivid, electric quality. Abe Cunningham's drumming on "My Own Summer (Shove It)" has been noted for its precision. According to Stuart Williams of ''
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'', the song begins with a simple tom-to-snare fill. The drum sound is described as "bone-dry", featuring a popping snare and a distinct 10-inch tom. Cunningham's main beat is minimal but requires careful control and timing to maintain the groove. His performance is both kick and snare-focused, with hi-hats that cut through the mix sharply. During the choruses, his fills are placed strategically, enhancing the rhythm without disrupting the overall flow of the song.


Release

"My Own Summer (Shove It)" was released on November 22, 1997, by
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as the first single from Deftones' second album, ''
Around the Fur ''Around the Fur'' is the second studio album by the American alternative metal band Deftones, released on October 28, 1997, by Maverick Records. The songs " My Own Summer (Shove It)" and " Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" were released as single ...
.'' It marked their first charting single, reaching number 29 on the UK singles chart and number 33 on the
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in 1998. In 2023, the song was certified silver by the
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(BPI), for sales of over 200,000 copies in the United Kingdom.


Music video

The music video for "My Own Summer (Shove It)" was directed by Dean Karr and filmed by Pyramid Lake,
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. The video features Deftones performing on shark cages in a lake, with mechanical sharks used on set. Moreno recalled falling off one of the cages during filming. To supplement the footage, Karr later traveled to Australia to capture real sharks on film. The music video began receiving regular to moderate rotation on
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by December 1997.


Reception and legacy

"My Own Summer (Shove It)" has received consistent retrospective acclaim and is frequently cited as one of Deftones' most significant songs. Sam Law of ''Kerrang!'' ranked it as the band's best song, describing it as their most effective and impactful statement, even if less complex than later material. '' Consequence'''s Jon Hadusek stated that the song "create the intoxicating combination that would become the template for their sound going forward: heavy, sexy, poetic". It also appeared in other retrospective rankings, including fourth by Ian Cohen of ''
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'' and seventh by Amy Sciarretto of ''Loudwire''. "My Own Summer (Shove It)" has also become a staple of Deftones' live performances and is one of their most frequently played songs in concert. Gregory Adams of ''Revolver'' named it the fifth-best Deftones song to experience live and described the track's opening snare hit as a "Pavlovian trigger to multiple generations of metalheads", noting that it "absolutely crushes every damn time." Law wrote that the energy and anticipation surrounding the song's performance continues to resonate with audiences, calling it a "pulse-quickening, crowd-surging" moment. "My Own Summer (Shove It)" has been cited as one of the best nu metal songs. Hadusek noted that it "sounded like nothing else at the time," distinguishing itself within the nu metal landscape. ''Rolling Stone'' included it at number 80 in its list of "the 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time," stating that the song would "come to define the sound of nu metal for decades to come".
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of ''
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'' ranked it the third-best nu metal song, calling it a standout from Deftones' early work that contributed to an "indelible body of work". The track was also ranked in other top nu metal songs lists, including fifth by Mike Diver of '' Clash'' and 35th by Stephen Hill of ''
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.'' A version of the song was featured on the soundtrack of ''
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''. In 2023, the song was featured in episode 4 of '' The Idol''.


Track listing

The live tracks on both CDs were recorded at the
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in
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on October 13, 1997."My Own Summer (Shove It)" isc two
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{{authority control 1997 songs 1997 debut singles Deftones songs Maverick Records singles Songs written by Abe Cunningham Songs written by Chi Cheng (musician) Songs written by Chino Moreno Songs written by Stephen Carpenter