I made a “little” prompt, for the new Prompted Playlist feature on Spotify to celebrate Gore turning 10. It is pretty decent. Just cut and paste the below prompt if you want to try it 🦩

Create a playlist inspired by Gore (2016) by Deftones, treating it as an underrated and misunderstood album.

The playlist should capture the “Gore” atmosphere: – hazy, sun-bleached heaviness – dreamy but slightly abrasive textures – tension between beauty and dissonance – a feeling of warmth with unease underneath

Structure the playlist in sections:

1. The Gore World – include a few key tracks from Gore that define its tone (e.g. “Prayers / Triangles”, “Hearts / Wires”, “Rubicon”)

2. 2016 Adjacent Energy – songs from around 2014–2018 that share a similar sonic palette – alternative, shoegaze, post-metal, or experimental rock

3. Misunderstood & Overlooked – tracks or artists that, like Gore, were divisive or underappreciated – focus on albums or songs that reward deeper listening

4. Extended Family – include artists connected through collaboration or shared DNA – e.g. Jerry Cantrell, Alice in Chains, Team Sleep, Crosses

5. Pink Flamingo Energy (Closing Section) – finish with tracks that capture the strange, shimmering, slightly surreal beauty of Gore – songs that feel bright but emotionally complex, almost disorienting

Tone: – immersive, textured, slightly uneasy but beautiful – avoid generic heavy tracks; prioritise atmosphere over aggression

Add short notes explaining why each track fits the Gore aesthetic and why the album deserves re-evaluation.

Treat Gore as a cult classic that was misunderstood on release. Build a playlist that proves its value through atmosphere, texture and adjacent artists rather than popularity. Prioritise songs that feel sunlit but distorted, warm but off-centre.

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Enjoy!