SLEEP TOKEN | THE SUMMONING | Is This The Next Evolution of Metal Music? - Scottish Singer Reacts

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @thomaskellyjr6370
    @thomaskellyjr6370 10 місяців тому +202

    The whole Take Me Back To Eden album is an eclectic masterpiece and deserves a complete deep dive!

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +41

      Consider it done my dude 😊💪

    • @dgt83
      @dgt83 10 місяців тому +4

      I second this! The whole album is an experience!
      Just discovered your channel due to watching various singers reacting to Sleep token.
      Subscribed.
      Think it was the "Fuck me gently with a chainsaw" reaction that sold me on it haha.

    • @thomaskellyjr6370
      @thomaskellyjr6370 10 місяців тому +1

      @@SoulSingerDiscovers subscribed too! Can’t wait for your ST journey! Wonder if we’re related somewhere down the genealogy line lol. I know my grandfather and great grandparents came over from Ireland when he was a kid.

    • @NikkiWright-STLVR23
      @NikkiWright-STLVR23 10 місяців тому +2

      ​@@dgt83right!?! Like how and what sort of imagery is that? A Chainsaw!?!? 😂😂 How's that even a saying 😮😅😂. Good one.

    • @erxanerxan9769
      @erxanerxan9769 10 місяців тому

      the only problem is you either hat eit or love it. Im still trying to get into it more, but i cant , and im not sure why , but i always was curious about them

  • @Caldyman
    @Caldyman 10 місяців тому +173

    The awesome moment her eyes just light up and looks at the camera like "I'm in trouble with this band" is PRICELESS. And right after she just says it. Yup. It's over for you, Melisa. Now you're a full fledged fan. I wholeheartedly understand. This band is just that special.

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +13

      They are sooooooo good 😊💜

    • @TheAlanFish
      @TheAlanFish 10 місяців тому +16

      @@SoulSingerDiscovers You honestly have no idea what you are in for. Nobody experiencing this band for the first time does. All I can say is, expect the unexpected, but always somehow in a good way. This is coming from someone who for the past 15 or so years thought good music was dead, and was supremely pleasantly surprised to find this band making something truly new. Buckle up sweetheart, and get ready for the ride :)

    • @MaskedRiderChris
      @MaskedRiderChris 10 місяців тому

      @@TheAlanFish Agreed! They take so many familiar elements and mash it together in such a way as to make it entirely and uniquely theirs, and I love that about Sleep Token. The metal stans can bicker about whether this is "real metal" or not all they want; as someone who has been metal for longer than most of those sorts have been alive, Sleep Token is more than OK by me.

  • @LiquidThunder12
    @LiquidThunder12 10 місяців тому +31

    welcome to the church of Sleep Token. We're so happy to have you as a new member. Your journey has just begun

  • @laelian
    @laelian 10 місяців тому +74

    By far the best metal (or not) album from 2023, they are awesome

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +4

      I concur 😊

    • @LeeGion_981
      @LeeGion_981 9 місяців тому +1

      Great album for sure but I personally prefers Tesseracts album.

    • @Brutalgruve
      @Brutalgruve 7 місяців тому

      @@LeeGion_981 I would have to agree

    • @andrewday5800
      @andrewday5800 2 місяці тому

      They just won best album of the year award😊

  • @UltimateGamerCC
    @UltimateGamerCC 10 місяців тому +32

    ngl, i listened to The Summoning without being a fan whatsoever, never having heard their music before. by the time the track was over, i was blown away, wildly talented band.

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      Sooo talented! I really enjoyed it. Thanks for watching my dude 😊💜

    • @Hoganply
      @Hoganply 10 місяців тому

      Same. The banger-to-meh ratio in their latest album was surprising. Makes it difficult to know which one to recommend next, especially since the track order is pretty spot-on. I'll just say Ascensionism is my favourite.

    • @chromesthesia
      @chromesthesia 9 місяців тому

      Brilliant band. And it's two dudes in the studio. Vessel plays guitar, piano and bass and has a multi octave voice I envy. II Plays drums like a jazzy octopus on caffeine

  • @jeffwilson3205
    @jeffwilson3205 10 місяців тому +19

    As soon as I saw the thumbnail I knew you were in deep trouble. It’s funny…I never thought of the guitar in the edge section as having a “clav” edge, but it totally does. As a lifelong fan of both funk and metal this song makes me tremendously happy. Glad you liked it too!

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +2

      Aw Jeff it blew my socks off! I do think that the electronic and pedal sounds are so well designed for the song I really do. Thanks so much for watching my dude 😊

  • @Etronax
    @Etronax 10 місяців тому +16

    This band is the best thing that I came across in 2023. And the drumeo interview video with the drummer of this band is the next best thing on my list. You might want to check that out to get some insight on their songs.
    Generally their songs are pretty chill, but have some heavier sections mixed in. I think The Summoning went crazy viral because that heavy opening section is so sick.

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому

      That drummer interview is amazing! Thank you so much for watching my dude 😊💜

  • @jonlee3988
    @jonlee3988 10 місяців тому +30

    Best to dive down the rabbit hole right now. Next songs for the list: Granite, Ascensionism, Take Me Back to Eden, Chokehold, Aqua Regia, The Offering, Jaws, Blood Sport (both the original & live piano version)...just to name a few. I'm sure it will all tickle your soul singer/metal head fancy.

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for this my dude 😊💪

    • @ripeorangesound
      @ripeorangesound 10 місяців тому +3

      I’m gonna add When The Bough Breaks and Calcutta to the list. They’re from the One and Two eps that predate the albums

    • @BimmyJaywalker
      @BimmyJaywalker 10 місяців тому +2

      @@ripeorangesound absolutely When the bough breaks

    • @arimewillow4278
      @arimewillow4278 10 місяців тому

      ​@@ripeorangesoundOh this,yes!!

  • @ThePuka
    @ThePuka 10 місяців тому +20

    This crossover music is much appreciated in metal, Zeal and Ardor is a closer fit of two radical genres. More your wheelhouse too.

    • @gregjohnson4395
      @gregjohnson4395 10 місяців тому +1

      Oooh, good thought! Melisa will probably really like Zeal and Ardor.

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +4

      I will check these out 😊 thank you!

    • @thevilifyingforce
      @thevilifyingforce 10 місяців тому +2

      Zeal and Ardor are great, I think Vola would fit in as well.

    • @ThePuka
      @ThePuka 10 місяців тому +3

      @@SoulSingerDiscovers at least you are genuine. It's a single band, Zeal & Ardor. I should have specified. They can go from heartfelt southern church soul to black metal so you may need a few tracks to see the breadth. Envy you discovering this.

    • @sVieira151
      @sVieira151 10 місяців тому +1

      @@baynuman I'll add that Ship on Fire is also phenomenal

  • @Elviolli
    @Elviolli 10 місяців тому +8

    This came from Take Me Back to Eden which was my favorite album of 2023. It kinda goes all over the place but I think you'd really like Granite, Aqua Regia, Ascensionism and the title track TMBTE...but really the whole damn album is pretty epic.

  • @StarStuffGal321
    @StarStuffGal321 10 місяців тому +28

    I love hearing ST through someone who hasn’t heard them. Nice reaction!!! They are amazing! Some will say listen to the entire discography, and I agree, but that’s a lot of reactions! If you just want to hear what I consider the highlights that show their range I would recommend (again just my humble opinion)
    Sundowning Album: The Offering**, Gods (one of their hardest songs), Sugar
    Single: Blood Sport from the room below** (just Vessel and a piano (Vessel is lead singer, poet and one of two members that composes the songs, the other is the drummer known as ii (that’s “Two”))
    TPWBYT (This place will become your tomb) Album: Atlantic**, Hypnosis**, Like That, Alkaline**, Missing Limbs
    Single: Is It Really You (collab with Loathe)
    TMBTE (Take me back to Eden) Album: Chokehold**, The Summoning** (which you just listened to), Aqua Regia**, Vore (another harder song),Ascensionism**, The Apparition**, Rain, Take Me Back To Eden**, Euclid**

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for these my dude! I will have a good time working through this 😊💜

    • @brianalmeida1964
      @brianalmeida1964 10 місяців тому

      I concur. Some great suggestions by @StarStuffGal321. Stay safe 🤘 ✌️

    • @NijFix
      @NijFix 10 місяців тому

      Nice 😊

    • @paintedlady_81
      @paintedlady_81 10 місяців тому +1

      You skipped Higher. It’s my absolute favorite.

    • @StarStuffGal321
      @StarStuffGal321 10 місяців тому +1

      @@paintedlady_81oh trust me I skipped A LOT. They just don’t miss. Heck just pick any song!

  • @paintedlady_81
    @paintedlady_81 10 місяців тому +4

    I have absolutely zero shame in admitting the fact that I hit like and subscribed before you even got through the intro! You are my spirit animal!!! ♥️♥️♥️

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      Aw thank you!! That does unfortunately show me exactly how maniacal you are if I am your spirit animal but I’m okay with it if you are. All nutters together 😆💜💪

    • @paintedlady_81
      @paintedlady_81 10 місяців тому

      🙌🏻 Oh, I am batshit crazy! But I fucking own it! 🙌🏻

  • @johncarpenter3751
    @johncarpenter3751 10 місяців тому +3

    Oh yeah! Merry New Years and happy Sleep Dive! I mean Deep Dive, because your gonna wanna keep checking in on this band. I discovered this band back in April and their new album is a masterpiece.

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      I have no doubt my dude! They have blown me away! Lovely to see your face pop up again. Hope you’re well my dude 😊💜

  • @LakseJohn
    @LakseJohn 10 місяців тому +3

    So cool to watch a reaction from someone who notices subtle nuances and picks up on fun chord changes! Welcome to the rabbithole that is Sleep Token, you're in for a ride, all their songs are great... Chokehold is just *chef's kiss* Worship!

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much my dude! I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. I’m looking forward to it 😊💜

  • @TheSaltySabot
    @TheSaltySabot 7 місяців тому +1

    Well fuck me to tears, I found my favorite reaction channel

  • @badm0t0rf1nger
    @badm0t0rf1nger 6 місяців тому +2

    o_O I'm *loving* the image of you turning to Meshuggah (great choice) to accompany your rage in the car!!
    This is a satisfying composition for sure. It's the first thing I heard from them too, & it's a great advertisement showing glimpses of all sorts of skills imho. I could do without whatever the marketing hype bullsh!t is around them.... but the music is well worth investigation. :)
    p.s. I've no idea why I've missed chunks of your uploads. Yet another YooToob being sh!tty about notifications thing probably.
    p.p.s. "fcuk me gently with a chainsaw" is duly added to my exclamation vocab. What a peach. LOL

  • @Swing_Twice
    @Swing_Twice 2 місяці тому +1

    Never have I ever said "fck me" while listening to a band as much as Sleep token. It's one of many natural reactions we as listeners have. They hit you in ways you never knew could happen.

  • @JGE_DK
    @JGE_DK 8 місяців тому +1

    I've also only recently discovered Sleep Token, and was about as blown away as you were, when you shot this video (haven't seen any of your other videos on Sleep Token yet, as I'm writing this).
    I love discovering new music all the time - but with Sleep Token it was different. But WOW!!!!! I can't exactly put my finger on why it felt different, and more "right". I just love how the musical style of Sleep Token seems to be "Both-and, and neither-nor", because it's so "Everything and all over the place", while still managing not to become "confusing". Does that make any sense at all???? 🤔😂 Anyway......... The entire "Take me back to eden" album is... 🥰 But you probably already know that by now. 😉
    But definitely check out some of their older stuff too, like "Alkaline", "The Offering", "Like That", "Hypnosis"..... Well, just f'n EVERYTHING!!!!!! 🤘😉

  • @mack2132
    @mack2132 10 місяців тому +4

    This song was my first exposure to ST and the ending funk transition absolutely hooked me. When i listened to every other song I really fell in love hardcore

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому

      It’s just an amazing song! I really am here for it 😊💪

  • @nickcowan4147
    @nickcowan4147 10 місяців тому +1

    That was the best first sleep token reaction I have seen yet!! Enjoy your trip down the sleep token rabbit hole, they are epic.

  • @williamsummerson1204
    @williamsummerson1204 10 місяців тому +2

    Welcome down the rabbit hole of sleep Token, they are an incredible and unique band. There music touches almost every genre, and vessel's voice is mesmerizing and soul piercing 🙏❤

  • @missmarlajean
    @missmarlajean 10 місяців тому

    Yessss! I've been waiting for you to delve into the deep with Sleep Token!! Please go ALL THE WAY!

  • @Razzmata77
    @Razzmata77 10 місяців тому +2

    Hell yes, amazing stuff. This album is going straight into my to-listen list too. I love the variety, going to check out what else they can bring.
    Funny story: I had a professor for Stereovision Techniques back at uni in 2006. Old dude, must have been approaching 60, awesome teacher. Would always bring these awesome stereovision toys from throughout the ages. So when Tool's 10,000 Days came out, and it had a stereovision thing on the deluxe version, I bought a second copy and gave one to him. He loved it as a toy, and he even liked the music. He's the last other person I can think of that also referred to metal as "metal music".
    Sadly, I don't think he ever said "f*ck me gently with a chainsaw", though.

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      He sounds like a lovely man! I love a good teacher story there aren’t enough of them. This band are so amazing I really enjoyed it glad you did to!
      He missed a trick! It’s a great way to start a conversation 😂💪💜

  • @EODPC
    @EODPC 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome reaction, kinda jealous of people who get to experience this band for the first time. Enjoyyyy

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      It was sooooo wonderful! Thank you for watching and commenting my dude 😊💜

  • @urbansorceress
    @urbansorceress Місяць тому

    "Have I got the right band?" LOL, absolutely reasonable response. This was a joy to watch.

  • @BimmyJaywalker
    @BimmyJaywalker 10 місяців тому +1

    All I have to say is Welcome to the Sleep Token rabbit hole. Its a wonderful journey you have just undertaken. Subbed for more ST

  • @johncarpenter3751
    @johncarpenter3751 10 місяців тому +2

    I had to listen to the song twice to digest what I had just listened to. I couldn’t figure it out at first if I was listening to something unique, or something that was just jumbled mess. But, after a second listen, I heard the genius of the song and I fell in love with this band

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +2

      It’s a lot of turns in one song for sure but after a few listens I was like ‘oh this is top tier talent’. 😎

  • @Tzeentch456
    @Tzeentch456 10 місяців тому

    This is just the beginning. I love watching UA-camrs discover Sleep Token. This album only gets more amazing.

  • @JariJuslin
    @JariJuslin 10 місяців тому +1

    I recommend you check Sleep Token Chokehold *but* also Will Ramos (of Lorna Shore) vocal cover of it. The cover might be even better than the original and you hear Will's gorgeous cleans! And see him look straight to your soul.

  • @MrKiwiJack
    @MrKiwiJack 9 місяців тому +1

    Love your reactions :)
    Also if anyone is wondering, the whole song is 4/4 but they are playing/singing over the bar line leaving that "where is one?" feel that's so unnerving. (Easiest 1 to find is "take" from the chorus vocal)

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Mr Kiwi! Wonderful name. And thank you for the explanation on time signature. Always helpful because they throw me a lot :P

  • @JariJuslin
    @JariJuslin 10 місяців тому

    And for something that brings out how well Vessel's voice can relay emotion, check Blood Sport (from the room below). It's just him and a piano and it's both gorgeous and a tear-jerker.

  • @Emanuelbraam
    @Emanuelbraam 10 місяців тому +1

    Amazing reaction. Haha. I've been obsessed since 2019, and channels like this are extremely addictive for many of us who want to experience rediscovery through you. Haha
    Pick any song of theirs and react to that one. They're all great

  • @patrickfoster9622
    @patrickfoster9622 10 місяців тому

    Welcome to the family, you are in for an amazing, emotional ride. Worship!

  • @crosario9648
    @crosario9648 10 місяців тому +2

    please react to all of their old & new stuff‼️‼️‼️i want to watch some new reactions lmao i keep watching old ones. this band is sooo amazing. vessels voice is crazzyyy. you’ll love everything they have to offer in all of their albums & ep’s

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому

      Don’t worry I am fully committed to doing much more of this amazing band 😊💪

  • @cristinamorrison2862
    @cristinamorrison2862 10 місяців тому

    Been listening to this band for close to a year now, and I don't think they can be defined, only described. Looking forward to more of your reactions!

  • @bennyharderguitar
    @bennyharderguitar 10 місяців тому +6

    They’re just the best band in the world.

  • @thatHRBNGRsound
    @thatHRBNGRsound 10 місяців тому

    Welcome to the party, Melisa! You have only scratched the Sleep Token surface. Your subs are not wrong and I am so envious/excited for you for what you are about to experience. Enjoy the ride. You should post every reaction of every song for us to vicariously enjoy.
    Also, how can one person be so fucking quotable! 90% of the filth that come out of your mouth should be on a t-shirt! I’m a fan! Subs +1!

  • @aarinmiles990
    @aarinmiles990 10 місяців тому +2

    This band really has been a great find over the last year, I love the creativity they bring and the combination of Vessel's chops with his arresting delivery. Plus Two on the drummers is a tasteful monster that is just as easy to get lost in listening to as the vocals. I'd highly suggest their song Bloodsport, specifically the (From the room below) version to get a striped down focus on Vessel's emotional delivery. So far for me at least, they don't miss anything from their catalogue is solid choice!

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      I have listened to one other song and I was very into it! Im really impressed by the vibe they are bringing 😊

  • @musikbyjh
    @musikbyjh 10 місяців тому

    Yooooo!!!! You need to do this whole album, chica! DO IT! You wont regret it. Also...eye makeup on point!

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you 🥰 I will I promise it’s just getting round the UA-cam copyright thing. Hope you’re shiny my dude 😊💜💜

    • @musikbyjh
      @musikbyjh 10 місяців тому

      @@SoulSingerDiscovers🤘🏽😎🤘🏽

  • @OleksandrMilkovskyi
    @OleksandrMilkovskyi 10 місяців тому +1

    The had a very successful album this year. I recommend the title track.
    Sleep Token - Take Me Back To Eden.

  • @kristnicholson3401
    @kristnicholson3401 9 місяців тому

    OMG this is my first reaction of yours and damn I love you, love your reaction to this masterpiece definitely going to watch more of your vids right now

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much Krist :) There’s more ST where that came from :P

    • @kristnicholson3401
      @kristnicholson3401 9 місяців тому

      @@SoulSingerDiscoversI can't wait until you get to Ascensionism or Rain. Have the lyrics for both on them up before hand

  • @ccopps69
    @ccopps69 10 місяців тому +1

    I’ve listened to “Euclid” about 100 times in the last few weeks. I haven’t listened to everything from Sleep Token but that’s my fav right now. I think “The Summoning” is one of their more interesting tracks. Nice reaction ❤

  • @traviscue2099
    @traviscue2099 10 місяців тому

    I'd argue that metal heads find melody in chaos. Its that classic beauty in disaster. I love hearing beautiful guitar solo's in chaotic death metal. When the music is so heavy, you can do very simple things to bring out "life" or melody into a track.. And the contrast is Chefs Kiss.

  • @angryasianjim
    @angryasianjim 10 місяців тому

    What do I even say about Sleep Token… they’re amazing. Each album, even the EPs, have a different feel to them. The songs on each album vary greatly in genre. Vessel’s voice just fuckin oozes with soul. The R&B callout is spot on. As the kids say, he sings in cursive and I bloody well love it. They’re worth the deep dive!

  • @stevesummerell9722
    @stevesummerell9722 10 місяців тому

    Enjoy your ride with sleep token, they are my favorite band right now. I've followed them since their Sundowning album, all 3 of their albums are really really good.

  • @thomasjohn3560
    @thomasjohn3560 10 місяців тому +1

    Sleep Token is taking prisoners of rock, while smashing genres. Wait until you listen to “Take Me Back To Eden”, and “Ascensionism.”

  • @hawkgod14
    @hawkgod14 10 місяців тому

    Yes. If you thirst for more, I would highly recommend "Take me back to eden" and "chokehold"!!!

  • @hfranke07
    @hfranke07 10 місяців тому

    Cheers lassie.... great video. I love love love you accent..... I am a piper from Denmark and lived in Edinburgh for a while..... I almost can do a wee thing myself..... and you are so lovely. I just found Sleep Token myself and I am just reacting like you. This is so cool and BIG music... .almost like a piobaireachd on drugs..... thanks for sharing

  • @thebourbonaut5691
    @thebourbonaut5691 10 місяців тому

    Euclid is probably my favorite Sleep Token track. Listen to their first album Sundowning and then it becomes even better.

  • @arimewillow4278
    @arimewillow4278 10 місяців тому

    I love seeing people hear them for the 1st time.I can't do it for the 1st time ever again, oh how I wish I could again.
    Go to the beginning,not even if its for reactions. It's a story and its just mind blowing.❤

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому

      I wish you could just for the joy of it. I will do and I’m very excited 😊💜

  • @coolduke3000
    @coolduke3000 10 місяців тому

    Hol up!! What sorcery is this?? This was actually my first time listening to these guys.. I have heard the name before but never heard their music, and whoa, what a trip that was, especially having same reactions as you.. hahaha! The metal part of the song while sounding like so many other modern metal bands (Spiritbox or Tesseract come to mind) still sounds amazing, but the most interesting thing is how they combine different genres together. If you want very weirdly combined genres (mind blowing nonetheless) you have to check out a French band called Igorrr, they will seriously blow your mind. Try Opus Brain or Himalaya Massive Ritual. I promise you won't regret it.

  • @BigBrownBevo
    @BigBrownBevo 10 місяців тому

    I felt the same when I heard this song. Still gets me. Listen to all of their discovery. Wait, you were going to anyways cus now you’re hooked! Great reaction!

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому

      Thanks Neil! It was such a fun one! Looking forward to more of them and they will be back on the channel 😊💜

  • @imcrazedandconfused
    @imcrazedandconfused 10 місяців тому +1

    Now, I really get, why people like Sleep Token. Because they don't listen enough to Periphery, early and latest Spiritbox and Jinjer.
    OK, that was a bit too hard. I also, for some reason I can not even describe ... OK, most probably it's their fantastic vocals or their really progressive songwriting and some fantastic ideas they have.... like the band Crystal Lake from Japan. But really, most metalcore bands have a very original sound. The sound of Periphery. Yupp. Very creative. Esp. if you know, that Periphery does f*cking everything themselves, songwriting, arranging, recording, mixing, producing, marketing, their own label ... And they all have daytime jobs. So their music never gets corrupted - they don't HAVE TO make money with it. They just do what they fucking want, no matter if people like it or not. It reminds me of the scene in Life of Brian, when he says to all his followers something like "You don't have to follow anybody, you have to think for yourselves, you are all individuals!" and they answer in a choir "We are all individuals!" (except one, who screams "I'm not!". This is how I generally see the metalcore genre. And that's really sad in a way. There ARE talented guys there. But they should do more original things. IMHO, that's maybe the reason, that I know a bit more about deathcore than metalcore. I just got interested in metalcore, when I heard some Periphery, Spiritbox and Crystal Lake. Most metalcore leaves me ... bored.
    So now, why am I not amazed by Sleep Token? Obviously, the result is really good.
    Well, it is too many "influences" (cough) in it. For sure, you got, that much of the rhythm stuff is really very, VERY close to Tool. And why we are at it - some stuff in the vocals is also VERY close to what Maynard does. Really, really close in some parts. Well, I like Tool. But you get the point. The sounds in metalcore generally are VERY influenced by Periphery (which are very influenced by Meshuggah, but that's OK, they put very much of their own sauce into it, so they are far from copying.) Sometimes I can not tell two metalcore bands from each other if I hear songs of them right one after the other. And yes - that's hardly creative.
    There are exceptions in this genre. I mentioned Periphery, Spiritbox (latest stuff, early singles and EP, The Mara Effect live at Silverside Sounds was like a REVELATION to me, of how good metalcore COULD be as a genre) and Crystal Lake.
    Yupp, there is some really good stuff out there. But they are really exceptions. It's generally not those bands, that all sound like Periphery or Spiritbox or... and use these hard 80s effects (yeah, I mean pop music), Tool stuff, a pinch of jazz, so everybody knows they went to college or have at least some taste and education, autotune (yeah, the HARD effect, that everyone should hate)...
    I know that Periphery does all that. But the f'ck they kind of defined the standards and pushed the borders all the time until today, so they get away with EVERYTHING for me, literally. Including murder. Okay. Thats a joke. Probably. (Ask your hubby - I guess he likes / loves them very much, Because he has musical taste. LOL)
    Yepp, for sure not my most beloved genre. And most probably I do injustice, in this case especially to Sleep Token, because they actually did what I wrote, but they did it really well and are definitely in the top league of the genre....
    But I think you got the point. And while I am at it, I stress some points again, let's call them "recommendations", but you can also call them parts of my music bible (and I am atheist!), as there are
    Spiritbox - The Mara Effect live at Silverside Sound
    Yeah, it's long, it's a conceptual trilogy, but it's worth it every f'cking second, and I only heard ONE person I recommended it to ever said something different than that it's absolutely genius, a metalcore opera, a revelation, life-changing experience etc. etc. etc. And no, that's not a joke or exaggeration. And I recommended this to MANY people. For a while to literally EVERYONE. Hey, they are not "perfect" in this performance. But they do it all right. They showed off right from the start, what they are capable of. And that was really impressive. After I heard it, I was blown away, dropped some tears (really) and was totally sure that they will become really, really great and probably famous if they just have a LITTLE bit of luck. And I am very happy that exactly this happened.
    Periphery "Blood Eagle" and "Wildfire" (My personal song of the year 2023, and I somehow knew that like two weeks after it came out in early spring - because it is hard to beat by ANYTHING this year in terms of creativity, taste, originality, production and fun.)
    Yeah.
    Another novel by me.
    Sorry.
    Have a fantastic week and lots of fun with whatever you do and
    keep up with what you are doing. Still LOVE your videos.
    All the best regards, my wonderful Scottish dudette!
    🤘😎🫀🍻☕

  • @LaShanX
    @LaShanX 10 місяців тому

    I discovered them on Drumeo when 2 did interview and played. I am hooked!!!

  • @Duct_Tape.
    @Duct_Tape. 10 місяців тому +1

    If you like this eclectic and unpredictable yet melodic style, I must suggest "Let The Truth Speak" by the band Earthside, which uses odd time signatures, soaring melodies and a string accompaniment as well as Dan Tompkins, singer of Tesseract, backed up by Gennady Tkachenko-Papizh who is an opera singer. I recommend the official video for fullest effect. It's about as epic as epic gets. Cheers.

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому

      I will check that out! Thanks for watching and the suggestions my dude 😊💪

  • @scottfield5849
    @scottfield5849 10 місяців тому

    Hey Melisa! Yeah, probably no other band had a year like these guys did, going from relative obscurity to selling out Wembley in *10 minutes*. My wife and I love them. Oh, you're going to enjoy this rabbit hole. Rock on! 🤘😎👍
    Our favorites:
    - Granite
    - Alkaline
    - Hypnosis
    - Hey Ya (yes, they covered it)
    - I Wanna Dance with Somebody (they covered that too)

  • @sleep_broken
    @sleep_broken 10 місяців тому

    I highly recommend you check out the live version of this track as the drummer does an awesome solo over the ambient part 👌

  • @ryanfrazier3781
    @ryanfrazier3781 10 місяців тому +1

    IMO they don't have a bad song. They've got 2 EPs, 3 albums, and a handful of singles and they are all great! I highly recommend "Jaws", "The Offering", "Dark Signs", "Higher", "Vore", and "Granite" but seriously... all of their songs.

  • @jdee999
    @jdee999 10 місяців тому +1

    definitely recommend the whole album

  • @josephdaughtry1371
    @josephdaughtry1371 10 місяців тому

    Enjoy how real your reactions are. I can imagine sitting right next to you and enjoying your company. Good job lady...😎🎏

  • @thinj8257
    @thinj8257 10 місяців тому

    I saw the video title come up in my feed and immediately said "Oh this is going to absolutely be her shit" and was rewarded. Looking forward to more cause Sleep Token is just a little bit incredible.

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      A lot more coming after such a wonderful introduction 😊 thanks for watching my dude 💪

  • @inspectorpadgett9695
    @inspectorpadgett9695 10 місяців тому

    welcome to the family. sleep token have zero bad songs, every song will make you feel a different way. worship.

  • @Bethanyyyy148
    @Bethanyyyy148 10 місяців тому

    Please listen to all of their 3 albums in order. It’s beautiful and magical. Some of my favourite songs: Agua Regia, Atlantic, Fall For Me, Euclid, Give and Levitate

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for these! I’ll check them out. And thank you for watching 😊💜

  • @MistressNever
    @MistressNever 10 місяців тому +1

    No that is not regular 😂 Every time you listen to a new track you get a surprise.. but always a good one 🎉 That's the most awesome thing about ST.. you can't put them in one box. Personally I do not like R'n'b, jazz and rap.. but when ST does it -Its Hella good!! ❤ But the one thing all tracks have in common are emotions. They can make me cry SO HARD 🥹 And that is why I love them. Shout out to Will Ramos from Lorna Shore to point me in the right direction. I am now a hard boiled Sleep Token worshiper 🙌❤️ Listen to Atlantic or Euclid. Remember kleenex

  • @Spot-t
    @Spot-t 10 місяців тому

    yes

  • @jeffreydawson4520
    @jeffreydawson4520 9 місяців тому

    I was already really liking you and your channel but at about a minute and a half in I absolutely fell in love with you!

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  8 місяців тому

      Aw Jeffrey! That’s super sweet! I’m glad I could be a foul mouthed distraction 😂

  • @TheBeardsShow
    @TheBeardsShow 10 місяців тому

    You should really check out their whole back catalogue. I have been a fan since 2018 and all their shit is amazing.

  • @AngelicEnigma
    @AngelicEnigma 10 місяців тому +1

    Saturation in consumption will leave you rendered whole again. Devour it

  • @rubybaby7320
    @rubybaby7320 10 місяців тому +1

    More Sleep Token? You can choose either Take Me Back to Eden album (their 3rd and where The Summoning is from) or the very beginning which would be The Night Belongs to God from Sundowning. There is no bad choice

  • @EnbyOwl
    @EnbyOwl 10 місяців тому

    Your comment at 9:17 when you said "F*ck me gently with a chainsaw...", my only thought was "Don't worry, hun. It's coming." Then it hit, and you made the SAME FACE we all made lol. I loved it! Check out "Granite", "Chokehold", or "Take Me Back to Eden" on this album as well. But from their past albums, "Dark Signs" is a great one from their Sundowning album, and "Alkaline" or "The Love You Want" (my personal fave) from their This Place Will Become Your Tomb album. That's mostly if you really love the clean vocals/melodic sound. If you're looking for something bit harder from them (vocal wise), "Vore" and "Gods" are good ones.

    • @EnbyOwl
      @EnbyOwl 10 місяців тому

      Oh! I forgot about "Blood Sport" It's kind of a sappy love song, but it's great

  • @MaskedRiderChris
    @MaskedRiderChris 10 місяців тому

    This singer, whoever he is...I just LOVE all the little things he does with his voice and his overall style and level of emotion he brings to every song he sings. I love everything I've heard of Sleep Token and hey, watching a hot Scottish ginger lose her mind in the best way over this band the way you did here is more than OK by me.

  • @DimensionAgile
    @DimensionAgile 10 місяців тому +1

    Almost every song from this band gives me an Eargasm

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      I love that for you 😆💜

    • @DimensionAgile
      @DimensionAgile 10 місяців тому

      @@SoulSingerDiscovers Lol, thx ❣️😆 But for real though, this band is awesome 🤘🏻

  • @metalpianomanmusic
    @metalpianomanmusic 10 місяців тому

    a week later after being sick. I'm still alive!

  • @richardeyes5159
    @richardeyes5159 10 місяців тому

    Great reaction amazing band you need to dive into them more

  • @BishieBishie
    @BishieBishie 10 місяців тому +1

    They change their sound each album a little but they have always had the style like this. Honestly you have a wild journey of music to go through with them. If you want to try some of the RnB style they have try Ascensionism or Take me back to Eden

  • @jamescopeland1795
    @jamescopeland1795 10 місяців тому

    I cant help but think Messa would be totally up your alley considering you used to title your videos "soul singer" , Sara the lead singer of Messa has a really soulful voice in my opinion , mix that with some classic doomy riffs and a little bit of wackyness and u have a recipe for success. If you wanna check them out live try Hour of the Wolf live at hellfest 2019 , the quality is really good even for a video taken by an audience member, or just try Pilgrim a single from their most recent album.

  • @shaun4314
    @shaun4314 2 місяці тому

    lmao calling out YT at the start had me in tears 🤣Subbed just for that haha awesome reaction though and looks like I have more Sleep Token reactions to go through!

  • @scotthahn6666
    @scotthahn6666 10 місяців тому

    Cool Band, killer song. The huge range of vocals and instrumentation are impressive! How dare they try to censor Our Fine Scottish Lady! Here is what I say in U.S.M.C. radio language...Fox Uniform Charlie Kilo Tango Hotel Echo Mike! The president of UA-cam is Richard Cranium, I believe! Keep being honest, hot, and analytical M.K.! We love You! Keep up the great work My Fine Scottish Lady! ❤❤❤

  • @rickbaker6077
    @rickbaker6077 10 місяців тому

    Yes! Welcome to the ride. More ST please!

  • @laxstateofmind
    @laxstateofmind 10 місяців тому

    Subbed - your evil dead poster is great! Another modern metal band with a great singer who screams too is Invent Animate - I’d recommend without a whisper or Heavener

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much my dude! I will add it to my discovery list 💜😊

  • @KoopaTroopa013
    @KoopaTroopa013 2 місяці тому

    Love the energy 😂😂

  • @TheAquaponic1
    @TheAquaponic1 10 місяців тому +4

    Ok, as an older multi instrument rock/metal musician, I can not stop listening to them since giving in last week.
    My daughter tried to turn me on to them last year and ... I was stubborn.
    At the moment this band has me emotionally crippled.
    This is going to be great watching you fall like the rest of us......
    Sleep Token is a special one.
    Great reaction, I can't wait to see which tune you do next, and they do NOT have a bad song.

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +2

      I can’t to discover the rest of their music! I love the idea of you having to just go to your daughter and be like ‘you were right’ 😂 thanks for watching my dude 💪💜

    • @TheAquaponic1
      @TheAquaponic1 10 місяців тому

      @@SoulSingerDiscovers oh yeah, "I told you!" was her response. I am a very emotional player and person in general and my baby girl knows what I like. Just like a daughter to know how to break her daddies heart.

  • @AwareWolfOnWheels
    @AwareWolfOnWheels 10 місяців тому

    Finaly, someone who does react videos and has actual genuine charisma. Do Granite by Sleep Token next, the lyrics will break you.

  • @ScavengerRedline
    @ScavengerRedline 4 місяці тому

    New to your channel and already love it. Since you like melodic stuff (and if you haven't yet), I think symphonic metal might be your speed. Kamelot is great, especially their older stuff like The Human Stain, Farewell, and Karma.
    EDIT: I see you know Nightwish, lol, still recommend Kamelot!

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for this I will get tucked into these recommendations! And Thank you for watching my dude 😊

  • @SteveCoronado2
    @SteveCoronado2 10 місяців тому +7

    Well Melisa, this is my first Sleep Token song. Obviously I watch other reactors and this has been done by them but it held no interest to me until today. Guess that says something about you and your way of presenting things. 🤘🏻💥🔥🙏🏻💯

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      That makes me so happy that I would make anything this cool more interesting! Thank you Steve 💜😊

  • @chrisdunlap5482
    @chrisdunlap5482 10 місяців тому

    I just subscribed in the hopes you go down the full Sleep Token rabbit hole...

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому

      I will definitely be dipping my toe at the very least. Amazing band 😊💪

  • @TomahawkYT
    @TomahawkYT 10 місяців тому

    This was my top Spotify song of 2023.

  • @Ofthelineofeld19
    @Ofthelineofeld19 10 місяців тому

    If you enjoy this and find it interesting, you should check out the band Fair to Midland. The contrast of vocal highs over melodic metal is a staple of their sound as well. Secret and Whisper and Closure in Moscow do it to an extent as well, but with less "chugging" aesthetic in the melody and more emo/punk leaning vocals. Great reaction!

    • @thebourbonaut5691
      @thebourbonaut5691 10 місяців тому

      It’s funny watching people try to draw parallels to Sleep Token. I do my checking when I see posts like this… every time… EVERY SINGLE TIME… the suggested bands sound nothing like Sleep Token. Same applies here. 😂

    • @Ofthelineofeld19
      @Ofthelineofeld19 10 місяців тому

      @@thebourbonaut5691 nah man, that high that Sleep Token hits over the chunky parts sounds incredibly like Fair to Midland. The other two weren't meant to be direct parallels, just along the same lines if people enjoyed them as well. It's nothing negative to Sleep Token.

  • @christbland
    @christbland 8 місяців тому

    " fuck me gently with a chainsaw ".... lmfao! i love this woman.

  • @patfix
    @patfix 10 місяців тому

    The reaction is cool and all, but then I noticed the Discworld books. Love it!

  • @SunDiegoRockStar
    @SunDiegoRockStar 10 місяців тому

    Welcome to the deepest rabbit hole I ever found, listened to more Sleep Token in 2023 than any other band.

  • @edelwiess2306
    @edelwiess2306 10 місяців тому

    They continually remain an exciting band to follow. You just don’t know what you will hear and the way they release music also has you staying up until midnight after thinking you’ve worked out a pattern and then get nothing! Did I say they were frustrating at times?? 😂

  • @tylerasselinproductions
    @tylerasselinproductions 10 місяців тому

    Funny you mention the timing, Its actually highly syncopated 4/4 ;)

  • @Nukelover
    @Nukelover 10 місяців тому +1

    The thing Sleep Token does is throw people sonic curve balls. I wouldn't call them as wildly eclectic as, say, Frank Zappa, but they do mix their genres freely. I think they are good enough at writing songs that the tracks will remain engaging even after the novelty of their method wears off.

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому

      I’m looking forward to discovering more. Thanks so much for watching my dude 😊💜

  • @mr.peepers2304
    @mr.peepers2304 10 місяців тому

    Please listen to “Rain” from the same album. The ending absolutely slaps! Great video day the way.

  • @angelal5198
    @angelal5198 10 місяців тому +1

    Omg! That’s so me! I always prefer a more melodic song. I want some type of melody. If not in the voice , the music. New subscriber!

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      It just gives that little something I’m looking for that I don’t always get from the more aggressive stuff. Thanks for subbing and taking the time Angela 💜😊

  • @Meow-Meow501
    @Meow-Meow501 10 місяців тому

    My album of 23. If these guys weren’t tipping a hat at old ‘experience albums’ in the vein of Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon, I will eat that hat. It’s a knicker dropper.

  • @StuC84
    @StuC84 10 місяців тому

    I discovered this album in May/June of last year and I’m still obsessed with it. Please do a reaction to the title song Take me Back to Eden, it will blow your mind!! 😎🤘🏻

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому

      Yeah quite a few folk have suggested it. Definitely 👍

  • @xXbaker115Xx
    @xXbaker115Xx 8 місяців тому

    I GET TO SEE THEM NEXT MONTH!!

  • @ialeixo84
    @ialeixo84 10 місяців тому

    02:08 Mister M !!!! Hahahha, that's how he was known in my country. Was he a thing in the UK as well??

    • @SoulSingerDiscovers
      @SoulSingerDiscovers  10 місяців тому +1

      Oh yes! I learn how to cut up many a scantily clad assistant 😂