This whole album is a treat. I don't remember the last time I listened to a new album 3 times in a row and still found new things to love. Every listen through I'm like "Oh! This song is MVP! No... wait this one!"
My top 3 albums of this year have to be This place will become your tomb, Das Album, and Eternal Blue but it was really close between Swan Song, Horizons/East, and eternal blue
it’s actually quite easy to find out who he and the singer are… in fact I’m fairly certain that’s the entire band, but if you don’t know I ain’t telling
I know the identities, and I can tell you for sure it's nothing worth knowing because you wouldn't recognize them anyways. The secrecy just makes it that much more enticing
@@moseygosey the drummer is a session drummer/teacher who operates near where I used to live, if you listen around you might hear him on other artists songs within the scene - while vessel himself occasionally plays piano for other bands (whom you have definitely heard of) and is credited under his real name - searching his real name reveals his old indie-folk band, where his voice is instantly recognisable.
@@victortheoneandonly most of the album is definitely amazing, but I can't stand Fall For Me. I'm not sure why but it really bothers me lol. Perhaps it's just what they did to his voice, though. Too much editing for me.
@Christian_Metal Head 89 It's kind of different stylistically. I've been someone who can enjoy basically every step in the bands progression because it's a strangely emotional experience for me.
@@smokejc I agree completely. Even when the official channels do it. I don't care about the whole Sleep god thing and hidden identity or whatever that shit is. I just dig the music
yeah i've seen a random review of this album from some metal magazine before it even came out, and all it said was that the entire album sucked because it was not "metal enough" and that they were selling themselves/losing its roots or shit like that, talking as if ST have declaired themselves as a metal band, which obviously did not happen and it's all bullshit, since ST was never even primarily metal or something sometimes it makes me mad how much a metalhead can say shit to every other genre in this world besides the genre they like, i mean, cmon' man we are in 2021 how long does it gonna take so people can learn that a song can be "not so metal" and absolutely fuckin great at the same time
It's been a long time I layed down and listened to an album in full. I watched every visualizer, with no distractions. When I was done, I just started again. It's such an emotional journey. And the music videos in between the visualizers hit very differently. It's so powerful. It's another Masterpiece. AOTY. They are killing it. Worship!
Please check out High Water if you haven't already. It's absolutely insane. Sleep Token are without a doubt one of the best bands in the scene and by far my favorite band of all time.
Man I’ve been playing progressive rock, metal, and jazz for over three decades. I’m school trained in music composition and theory. I understand what this drummer is doing, but cant seem to replicate the way he fills up the space with complex rhythms and fills, that last for two bars, all the while staying in the pocket! I can promise there aren’t many drummers that can do that! It’s almost as if he’s laying down two layered beats, on top of each other. Impeccable timing and feel! So sick! Love that he doesn’t lean on double kicks to cover up lack of chops. Wish I had a clie who this guy is, because I’ve never heard playing like that. How the bell does he replicate this on stage, guessing he improvs like Elliott Hoffman(Car Bomb).
@@merkaba_lite I’m not really too worried knowing that I actually understand music and that the most common length of a song is 3:00-4:00. I wouldn’t expect you to know that though ❤️
I was just listening to this song like 20 minutes ago, and then I seen that you uploaded a reaction to this, what great timing. I'm listening to Veil Of Maya right now.
I never was super into sleep token until i saw them live in Melbourne last weekend. Their performance had blown me away into my own world in a slight trance in the middle of a packed massive venue. Now have huge amount of respect for the band and the diversity of their sound. I’m hooked! 👍
I've never heard of these guys, what a banger imma go listen to the album now. Thanks nik, best source of finding new music when I don't have the time myself 🤘
I'm glad we are finally seeing all the support (which is rising everyday as the new singles have been dropped one by one) this band deserves. Actually, it deserves way more, but it is getting there. Worship.
I’ve never had a band that I can connect with on EVERY single song they write. No matter where they take me on their crazy spectrum, I’m right there with them.
Firstly, i think this reaction is the least iv seen Nik talk XD Secondly, this album took me for a ride for sure! Various elements and emotions with these songs! Great album!
This album is one of very, very few that I can listen to from start to finish (in order), no skipping, on repeat over and over again. It's a true work of art.
I thought Alkaline was the top song of the record … until I heard Hypnosis!!! Where these song ideas come from, seriously?😱😱😱 Ps: Mix and production are impeccable, George Lever is my new fav mixer/producer 👏👏🙌
Seeing new sleep token a year on already getting more views in 6 days over what this video has is great to see. Nice to see sleep token getting the roses they absolutely deserve
I'm 100% sure the drummer channels the energy of the Sleep God through his sticks. And the Vessel brought a little bit of funk in that series of lyrics in how he stretched the words over 3 frames. Masterful work and a masterful album.
The song is pretty dope, and gotta say bro you make your videos worth watching cuz when you like something the goofy shit that comes out of your mouth has me dying laughing sometimes. Overall tho this isn't a group I'm all too familiar with but I'm gonna definitely be checking out more from them. Like you said their drummer is ridiculous but in a dope way nbs. Hands down. Love it!
I've done some digging - everyone seems to love this band and the only people who hate them appear to be audio engineers and prog snobs, which honestly doesn't surprise me.
@@daniellekropp I saw one UA-camr who was supposedly an audio engineer (I can't remember their name) and they claimed that Sleep Token's production quality was awful.
@@Heardy_Junior98 I’m not great at audio engineering - but even with the limited skills I have, by god sleep token’s production quality is some of the best I’ve ever heard. whoever you heard that from is trippin hard
So the punchy forefronted drums with vibey vocals makes it fucking Hypnotic. You listen to the tick tock of the gnarliest pocket watch, while you fall into the the glorious pit of atmosphere guiding you to hit repeat.
I don't know if you watched the drum playthrough for alkaline and hypnosis but they are amazing. II is the epitome of pocket drumming and playing to the the song
Prog metal fans going, what? 5 mins? Those are rookie numbers... There is a progressive influence in them for sure. They can do whatever they want for at this stage. I'm hooked
Hypnosis, mine, like that, telomeres, and high water. The drummer has a nice cover on UA-cam. Don’t want to ruin the fun for those who haven’t figured out who they are yet tho
It's really refreshing to hear metal with dominantly clean vocals
eh. we have buttrock to balance the scales
nice to see Sleep Token givin credit to the drummer with that art lol
The drummer goes so needlessly hard on some of the songs on the album. And I love it. Worship.
Hypnosis is what I would imagine walking into a nest of Vampires would sound like if they owned a night club lol
With john wick walking through the chaos
@@ItsSauIGoodman haha John Constantine vs Vampires?
@@leonfrost2829 lmao I could literally hear this in john wick 4 and not even think anything about it. It fits too well
@@ItsSauIGoodman ikr! Lol
@@leonfrost2829 especially the last chorus at 3:38
This record is such a journey and I love every second of it
Both albums are and I finally found time the valuator. One of the best albums I’ve heard in a long time besides sleep tokens
It's better than the first album lol
@@jeremykarwoski6913 TTV is a GEM!
I've fallen deeply in love with Sleep Token and the Singer's character and voice is playing my heartstrings.
This record is one of the most dynamic things I’ve ever listened to and I love it. This band is criminally underrated
They’re not underrated a lot of people just don’t know about them yet
They’re still brand new! Don’t worry they’re gonna be huge. We’re just the first ones in line 😉
Worship
You did listen to the first album right lol? If you didn’t you need to go tf back right now.
Coming back a year later to tell you sleep token isn’t underrated anymore lmaoo
@@darkenedvortexgames6737 yo FACTS
This whole album is a treat. I don't remember the last time I listened to a new album 3 times in a row and still found new things to love. Every listen through I'm like "Oh! This song is MVP! No... wait this one!"
Fr. My second favorite album of the year only beat out by spiritbox. And its really close
@@hotpinkpapaya I was going to say that the Spiritbox record is worth listening to 10x in a row
I have this with every gojira album, but like 20 times in a row :D
My top 3 albums of this year have to be This place will become your tomb, Das Album, and Eternal Blue but it was really close between Swan Song, Horizons/East, and eternal blue
@@Andrew_-nr7zt Damn I just checked out Das album thanks to you and it's so good 👌 Didn't even know the band
It’s a sin that this drummer is toiling in anonymity. I’m sure we’ll find out who he is eventually. He’s too good.
it’s actually quite easy to find out who he and the singer are… in fact I’m fairly certain that’s the entire band, but if you don’t know I ain’t telling
@@atomictoaster8013 Thank you. You’re very cool.
I know the identities, and I can tell you for sure it's nothing worth knowing because you wouldn't recognize them anyways. The secrecy just makes it that much more enticing
@@atomictoaster8013 I don't want to know who they are at all but I am just curious as to how you found out?
@@moseygosey the drummer is a session drummer/teacher who operates near where I used to live, if you listen around you might hear him on other artists songs within the scene - while vessel himself occasionally plays piano for other bands (whom you have definitely heard of) and is credited under his real name - searching his real name reveals his old indie-folk band, where his voice is instantly recognisable.
Every song is an Eargasm... Never disappointed, always a happy ending.
Worship
@@victortheoneandonly most of the album is definitely amazing, but I can't stand Fall For Me. I'm not sure why but it really bothers me lol. Perhaps it's just what they did to his voice, though. Too much editing for me.
@@es0teric76 I agree lol
@Christian_Metal Head 89 It's kind of different stylistically. I've been someone who can enjoy basically every step in the bands progression because it's a strangely emotional experience for me.
lol happy ending... but nah I get you bro ;p
The clarity of the instruments especially with how hard the drummer can go, it's wonderful how nothing is lost in the mix
"That voice should be illegal" haha!
I feel the same.
Vessel's voice is from another world. Hot, deep and mesmerizing
This album has such an intense atmosphere, so good
Worship
That worship thing is the cringiest shit I've seen in a while
@@smokejc I agree completely. Even when the official channels do it. I don't care about the whole Sleep god thing and hidden identity or whatever that shit is.
I just dig the music
@@smokejc worship
@@smokejc worship
@@smokejc Worship! :P
A Sleep Token/Deftones concert is a MUST.
The vocal layers at the end of the song are mesmerising 🤌🏻
They're hypnotic
I want to like this comment but it's currently at 69 likes so I'll let it stay 69 ❤
@@ayuwaza thank you homie
These last two years might have been shit in general but holy fuck the music we have been blessed with during this period is incredible.
Couldn't agree more honestly
nothing but practice time to fill the misery with. it was inevitable that we get next level music
Hypnosis and Telomerse are such Deftones vibes
This was barely even a metal record tbh. I felt like the whole thing was centered around a post-rock/shoegaze idea with metal elements
@@wxsteria3451 ….which is what Sleep Token have always been lol
@@wxsteria3451 Sundowning wasn't a metal record either. Yes they use an 8 string and elements from metal but they have other ways of creating music.
@@wxsteria3451 sleep token isn't a metal band lol they never have been. sleep token doesn't have a genre its just. sleep token
yeah i've seen a random review of this album from some metal magazine before it even came out, and all it said was that the entire album sucked because it was not "metal enough" and that they were selling themselves/losing its roots or shit like that, talking as if ST have declaired themselves as a metal band, which obviously did not happen and it's all bullshit, since ST was never even primarily metal or something
sometimes it makes me mad how much a metalhead can say shit to every other genre in this world besides the genre they like, i mean, cmon' man we are in 2021 how long does it gonna take so people can learn that a song can be "not so metal" and absolutely fuckin great at the same time
It's been a long time I layed down and listened to an album in full. I watched every visualizer, with no distractions. When I was done, I just started again. It's such an emotional journey. And the music videos in between the visualizers hit very differently. It's so powerful.
It's another Masterpiece.
AOTY.
They are killing it.
Worship!
I recommend doing that to Eternal Blue by Spiritbox
@@sagelyden Maybe I should :)
I swear under you everywhere in the comments under anything Sleep Token haha. Worship!
Was checking your channel to see if you already made a reaction video, but this also works!
Well said, I'm gonna have to check it out, for sure. Love your channel, too!
I haven’t heard something this innovative since Tesseract. This is what metal will sound like in the 2020s.
This and Spiritbox pretty much sums up the music I want to make.
This band has changed my outlook on how to feel music
The drummer is doing the extra credit but they’ve already got a 100 in the class.
Please check out High Water if you haven't already. It's absolutely insane. Sleep Token are without a doubt one of the best bands in the scene and by far my favorite band of all time.
That man's voice is better than it has any right to be! The drummer was absolutely insane as well!
Man I’ve been playing progressive rock, metal, and jazz for over three decades. I’m school trained in music composition and theory. I understand what this drummer is doing, but cant seem to replicate the way he fills up the space with complex rhythms and fills, that last for two bars, all the while staying in the pocket! I can promise there aren’t many drummers that can do that! It’s almost as if he’s laying down two layered beats, on top of each other. Impeccable timing and feel! So sick! Love that he doesn’t lean on double kicks to cover up lack of chops. Wish I had a clie who this guy is, because I’ve never heard playing like that. How the bell does he replicate this on stage, guessing he improvs like Elliott Hoffman(Car Bomb).
The BEST Sleep Token song to date! Their own unique style, it’s undeniable. I love it 🤍🥷🏻
I don't know that there's a part of that song that could be trimmed without sacrificing for the sake of time. That song deserves it's length
I mean.. It's only 5:36. That's a super short song.
@@merkaba_lite For a prog-lover or a classical musician yeah
@@merkaba_lite”super short” relax with the elitist mentality you’re not impressing anyone
@@midnightskyofficial impressed you enough to reply 🤣
@@merkaba_lite I’m not really too worried knowing that I actually understand music and that the most common length of a song is 3:00-4:00. I wouldn’t expect you to know that though ❤️
This album is a vibe all around
aoty for me. imo this is chill music done perfectly. could not have asked for a better album. also who gave sleep token 9 strings? Worship.
not even 9 string. dummy long scale 8 string.
Not even close to aoty.
@@smokejc it is in my opinion. what's yours so far?
@@smokejc Are you just looking for positive comments to be an asshole to?
They actually play 6 strings now. They get them custom made with a 30 inch scale length
I was just listening to this song like 20 minutes ago, and then I seen that you uploaded a reaction to this, what great timing. I'm listening to Veil Of Maya right now.
Nik didn't sleep, but the groove got him hypnotized. You better bet they did the thing. Yes :D
I was searching for sleep hypnosis videos and ideas for a song when I found this song. Absolutely mesmerizing
I never was super into sleep token until i saw them live in Melbourne last weekend. Their performance had blown me away into my own world in a slight trance in the middle of a packed massive venue. Now have huge amount of respect for the band and the diversity of their sound. I’m hooked! 👍
I've listened to the new album cover to cover about 4 times now, gets more complex and beautiful each listen through. worship.
Sleep Token is such an unpredictable band. This song is a mix between Alter Bridge, Depeche Mode and heavy ass progmetal. Amazing song!
I've never heard of these guys, what a banger imma go listen to the album now. Thanks nik, best source of finding new music when I don't have the time myself 🤘
Listen to Sundowning, too! It's also a great album.
In average Nik's intro is now 22 seconds. Compare that to 10 months ago (about Post human EP) it was about 40 seconds
6 months later, it’s a solid 7 seconds
Such a great album, the ending of High water is outrageous.
What a track. I'm just slowly getting into these guys. Excited to hear the rest of the album
Ive never had a record affect me as much as this one has. I feel like I had a spiritual experience listening through.
I'm glad we are finally seeing all the support (which is rising everyday as the new singles have been dropped one by one) this band deserves. Actually, it deserves way more, but it is getting there.
Worship.
Absolute banger of an album
This is so godlike… this is so prog my brain can‘t handle it… album of the year by far
Will Ramos just dropped a cover of this and it's amazing 👏
I agree thanks to him I found sleep token
I’ve never had a band that I can connect with on EVERY single song they write. No matter where they take me on their crazy spectrum, I’m right there with them.
I found Sleep Token through these videos and I have loved them ever since! Amazing band concept and music to go with it, I hope they never stop
Those fill drums are in my head, hands and every toe from my feet. Thats brilliant.
Singer reminds me of Jeff Buckley. Amazing! The drummer is beyond great. So good!!!
Sleep token has the same system for every song and I’m not mad at all. 10/10
Firstly, i think this reaction is the least iv seen Nik talk XD
Secondly, this album took me for a ride for sure! Various elements and emotions with these songs! Great album!
Easily song of the year for me. This song is just fucking UGHAIKNDFLN
The other day Nik created a poll asking about the best modern metal band, and Sleep Token was not in the list. I wrote there this band is deep.
All of the metal in my library has come from watching this channel. Thank you, Mr. Nocturnal.
This album is one of very, very few that I can listen to from start to finish (in order), no skipping, on repeat over and over again. It's a true work of art.
I thought Alkaline was the top song of the record … until I heard Hypnosis!!! Where these song ideas come from, seriously?😱😱😱
Ps: Mix and production are impeccable, George Lever is my new fav mixer/producer 👏👏🙌
Seeing new sleep token a year on already getting more views in 6 days over what this video has is great to see. Nice to see sleep token getting the roses they absolutely deserve
Sleep Token isn’t music. It’s an aural experience. I like this track even more than Alkaline…HOW TF IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE!?
This band is sick! Also the thing on their video is a brittle starfish.
Nick, thank you so much for the fact that thanks to you I found out about this group, love from the first sound
I'm 100% sure the drummer channels the energy of the Sleep God through his sticks. And the Vessel brought a little bit of funk in that series of lyrics in how he stretched the words over 3 frames. Masterful work and a masterful album.
I love your review of the song first reaction. Just keep on listening to this album. It just worship.
pure unadulterated emotional slaps.
Worship.
I anticipated this album for so long! I coomed. Still anticipating on vildhjarta though!
About to hit 1 million man. We've come a long wayyy
The song is pretty dope, and gotta say bro you make your videos worth watching cuz when you like something the goofy shit that comes out of your mouth has me dying laughing sometimes. Overall tho this isn't a group I'm all too familiar with but I'm gonna definitely be checking out more from them. Like you said their drummer is ridiculous but in a dope way nbs. Hands down. Love it!
There was a lot of incredible brutal shit this year but this might be my fave breakdown of 2021. So moving and heavy on a different level
I swear this album is taking the band to new heights!!!
Sooo glad I grabbed this album on vinyl, it's such a journey!
This was created a year ago and I have just now discovered them thanks Nik
I've done some digging - everyone seems to love this band and the only people who hate them appear to be audio engineers and prog snobs, which honestly doesn't surprise me.
@@daniellekropp I saw one UA-camr who was supposedly an audio engineer (I can't remember their name) and they claimed that Sleep Token's production quality was awful.
@@Heardy_Junior98 I’m not great at audio engineering - but even with the limited skills I have, by god sleep token’s production quality is some of the best I’ve ever heard. whoever you heard that from is trippin hard
@@atomictoaster8013 can confirm, love how clear everything is in the mix
Yes whoever that was must just be jealous or something cuz they are amazing and even on the live videos I've saw all sound awesome
I would consider myself a prog snob, and I FUCKING LOVE Sleep Token!!!
So the punchy forefronted drums with vibey vocals makes it fucking Hypnotic. You listen to the tick tock of the gnarliest pocket watch, while you fall into the the glorious pit of atmosphere guiding you to hit repeat.
"Got some squids"
No, this is Patrick!
I don't know if you watched the drum playthrough for alkaline and hypnosis but they are amazing.
II is the epitome of pocket drumming and playing to the the song
7:20 “bass, sure” *moves on*
Prog metal fans going, what? 5 mins? Those are rookie numbers... There is a progressive influence in them for sure. They can do whatever they want for at this stage. I'm hooked
This video is the first time I’ve listened to this band… it won’t be my last! 🤯🤘
The singer (and this song) gives me Chino Moreno/Deftones vibes
kinda make me sleepy actually, not because of bad song.. but the feel made my night, all the ambience are the reason why i think..
I got to admit that this was fucking awesome! If their other songs sound anything like this, I think I´m hooked.
Top 3 faves off this album Atlantic, hypnosis and alkaline
What a good take. They’re Atlantic, Descending, and The Love for me. Was VERY hard to pick though, felt like picking your favorite child lol
Hypnosis, mine, like that, telomeres, and high water. The drummer has a nice cover on UA-cam. Don’t want to ruin the fun for those who haven’t figured out who they are yet tho
Add Telomeres to that list and I'm 100% on board. This band is so damn good.
Loved this reaction
"Maw" riff was a highlight, what a song
“Bass:…….yea sure” best analysis ever
Love this track
Also, random thought, but the outro synth key part in this reminds me of the outro synth key part in Holy Water by Volumes
Drum and vocal centered band for sure. Drummer is 100% cleanest fills ive heard in a dog's age.
II is amazing. This song was basically the whole band flexing.
I am so fascinated by this band.
His voice 😍😍😍 im in love, all album is so good
Best song on the album. Heaviest Sleep Token song. Hands down
top 3 heaviest for sure, but gods is slightly heavier (this one has a heavier breakdown)
Gods is definitely heavier
React to BMTH x Tom Morello - Let’s Get The Party Started, absolute banger
I hear a more talented haunting sound of a Kings of Leon type sound. Honestly, I fucking love it
Drummer is so talented
this album only grows on me the more i hear it
Nik: it’s mesmerizing, dude
Song Name: Hypnosis
the math seems to check out
this song i always thought should be a 007 Bond song just gives that kinda vibe
Gotta love the ambience off this, despite being heavy as sin 🤘
this or Alkaline is the best Sleep Token song. It changes depending on the day for me.
"its mesmerizing!" you missed the perfect opprotunity to say "it's hypnotizing"
finally i can find fellow sleepers,.
worship
Sleep token is up there with spiritbox ..just waiting for the the new underoath.
*le starfish* nik: “squid? Octopus? Who knows”
This is my fave off the new album right now.
I have to always give it to sleep token they have such a unique sound and never disappoint.
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