It’s not just music. It saved this 50yr old dude from a very dark place. And as a musician I appreciate the immense talent that delivers this soul saving experience
ii didn't like One or Two but honestly there is no other musician that is creative as Vessel and II!! I love all their full length albums and I also liked When The Bough Breaks!! Sleep Token is a genre to themselves and that genre should be called The Kitchen Sink LOL
Only two people writing, recording, mixing songs on this group: Vessel (main vocal) and drum god II (actually Two, he is number 2 on group, after Vessel). And only God knows how they did it... It's pure TALENT! No questions
Yes. They are very game changing and innovative musicians. Vessel sings, plays the piano and keys. Also he writes bass and guitars. Everything except drumms. Also he has a deep soulful voice, full of nuances and beautiful vocal runs. THIS MAN IS A MUSICAL GENIUS! I go nuts when haters deny his talent. Maybe not their cup of tea. But ST are awesome. The drummer (II) is very talented too. He has an unique drumming style and mixes polirrythms with percussion. I Loved your video, sending a big hug from Argentina. ❤ 🇦🇷
It's really nice to see a musician react to this and appreciate it so much, right down to the mixing. I think the lyrics may also be impactful if you're a singer, but I def get it's a lot haha
They are an incredibly talented group of musicians. I can't get enough of them. They gave been cleaning up at little awards shows too. I have a feeling next year, we'll start seeing them at the more mainstream awards shows. If not, it would be a shame.
I seen them on May 15th in Chicago. Hearing this song live, being able to witness Vessel singing this with the 3000+ crowd singing it back to him, it literally gave me goosebumps ❤
@nathanbelew9020 we met actually! I was in line with you and your son! My son was the little guy ahead of you. We were talking while waiting to get into the venue :)
I was there too! The thing that destroyed me was hearing The Night Does Not Belong to God to open, then Euclid to close. Obviously we knew that's how it was going to go but when it actually happened it was game over for me :')
The fact that Vessel writes all the music except the drums, with such amazing sonic composition is mind blowing. Sleep Token is in their own category and echelon musically.
First person to give the producer and his team their credit. This album is a masterpiece not by just the music but by the production. It's unbelievable
I really love your intelligent analysis. Many reactors just have surface-level comments. But you bring your music knowledge along with raw reaction to add a unique take. Thank you! I look forward to watching many more.
as far as I know its still that Vessel (singer) and II (drummer) are the ones who make all the studio music, at least that's how it was in the other albums. With II on drums and Vessel doing the writing, lyrics, vocals, instruments and production. And the others join in for live shows.
I believe it does the opposite. Brings pop lovers to metal, brings rappers to metal, even brings metal heads to pop and rap. Or at the very least makes them all appreciate the difference genres. They do a great job blending several music genres that really had no buissiness being fused. But they are a true Metal/pop fusion.
The music and production/mixing is just amazing as you said. You haven’t even scratched the surface of the lyricism, use of metaphor, and especially use of callbacks.
TMBTE, an emotional and haunting masterpiece, one of many across all 3 albums. And the early ep's. A treat for the ears, heart and soul... Edit: Great reaction, really informative, thank you
This the very song that got me into Sleep Token at the beginning of the year. I now own all 3 albums and have booked tickets to go see them at the O2 Arena in Leeds in December. They are currently my go to band. Absolutely amazing Musicianship, Lyric writing and production values. Glad you have now discovered and enjoy them too..👍👍
Love this band, and I agree with everyone in the comments recommending Ascensionism. I'd be interested to hear your take on it. Appreciate the detailed commentary, subscribed!
Man, you gotta take out that garbage bit in the title, lol. I almost ignored the channel but it annoyed me enough to click in and see what comments were saying (maybe thats the point? haha). Turns out you've become my favourite reaction to this track. Absolutely wonderful insight. Great break down of the little details in the song.
That low feedback sound you mentioned is actually the sound of an Alligator or Crocodile making a noise called "bellowing", it adds to the garden of eden theme with the birds and animal noises
The vocalist, Vessel, does all instruments except drums!! Vessel and II are geniuses at music writing. Vessel also writes all lyrics. He has a guitarist and bassist for concerts only.
Excellent reaction with an understanding of things that are more technical giving us room to learn. ST will be on tour in Europe/UK soon. I couldn’t wait say that the band invited to open is a country “metal” band from Ohio, called Bilmuri. My suggestion is “Talkin to your Ghost”. Vessel and his crew of creatives took a pulse of US. Husband/I saw ST live 2times in 1year. Perfection! Most musical satisfaction from 2 shows in a row. We’re in our late 60’s.
Listening to the whole album from end to end, I think the whole album is about the life of a relationship. Just my take. Love this band. This song actually makes me teary in one certain spot.
Ha! Did you say screams? Looking forward to watching the rest of your journey. Ascensionism, The Apparition, Rain. So many amazing songs to choose from.
ive said it before and i say it again, Sleep Tokens music is complex but not for complexities sake, everything they do is purposeful and has its place in the music
Hey bro, you're very good at what you do (music) and have very interesting things to say, i don't think you will ever need a clickbait. Just do you and be you :)
Bro. You wanna hear one of the most beautiful song ever created?! It's the one directly after this one on the album called "Euclid". If you want some good context before going into that song listen to "The Night does not belong to God". They tie in a handful of other songs but this one matters most as its the beginning of the whole story, where as "Euclid" is the end.
I don't see that you've done Chokehold yet, but when you do, there are call backs at the end of this song. Brilliant. Aqua Regia will blow your mind. Nvmd, found it 😂 Listen for them, though.
Sleep Token uses religion as a metaphor quite often. In fact, it’s completely dependent on religious lore. And it is indeed anti-religion. More specifically, religious trauma.
Just assume every song is about the end and rebirth after a particularly toxic relationship and you'll get most of the meanings of their songs...lol. ALso worth noting that on the album, it is just the singer and drummer. Vessel plays almost all the instruments but drums unless they are performing live.
You kids need to figure out what a marathon song is. Try on "Inna gadda da vida" if you want a marathon or Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin. ST doesn't make long songs. They are built exactly how they need to be to make you wish they were longer.
I am a new subscriber here for your sleep token journey. I would recommend the song “Jerich to experience early sleep token from the early ep “two”. It is an a absolutely beautiful musical journey of a song
Try Sleep Tokens Euclid. Of the 54 years of my life on this planet that song is my #1 of all time. It is the last song on the album Take Me Back To Eden. its great!!
Euclid only pays off if you have the rest of the discography behind you. You'll miss SO much if you don't know the stuff before it. Like, 50% (hyperbole) of the song is call backs. Work up to it or you'll spoil it.
Please for the love of God and Sleep, do not do Euclid until the end. Don't lick the frosting off first and eat the cupcake last. Don't read the last chapter of a book first. Don't start a marathon at the finish line. I could go on. Just don't. What a terrible idea.
@@carriefish well I did it anyway and to be hones on both EPs One and Two combined there is only one song I liked and it was used on Euclid. There are 3 songs mentioned from this album alone and one from TPWBYT and one on Sundowning.
Love the video. I recommend you do Ascencionism next, and then double reaction to The Night Does Not Belong To God and Euclid, the first song from their first album, and last song from their last album
lolol I was coming here to say he should check out Bilmuri. But if doing Bilmuri, gotta do the Lawncare Trilogy of Better Hell, Empty Handed, and then TALKIN' 2 UR GHOST
“This may be my new favourite”
Every reactor on every new sleep token video 😂
Your favorite ST song is the one you're listening to right now.
It’s not just music. It saved this 50yr old dude from a very dark place. And as a musician I appreciate the immense talent that delivers this soul saving experience
Sleep Token don't miss buddy...their discography is absolutely special. Keep the ST reactions coming..we here for it!
This ^
ii didn't like One or Two but honestly there is no other musician that is creative as Vessel and II!! I love all their full length albums and I also liked When The Bough Breaks!! Sleep Token is a genre to themselves and that genre should be called The Kitchen Sink LOL
Not gonna lie…I came ready to defend my Sleepy Boys with every fiber of my being when I saw “more garbage” 😅
I’m here checking the comments before watching for this same reason 😅😅😅 Guess it’s safe then 😂
@@mallorynicole3016 it’s safe 🤭
@@mallorynicole3016 hahahahaha same
"I'm a winged insect your a funeral pyre" is a very beautiful twist to like a moth to a flame
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Only two people writing, recording, mixing songs on this group: Vessel (main vocal) and drum god II (actually Two, he is number 2 on group, after Vessel).
And only God knows how they did it... It's pure TALENT! No questions
Shoutout all my fellow worshippers that I always see in reaction video comments! Great video, keep going.. the rabbit hole is DEEP.
Yes. They are very game changing and innovative musicians.
Vessel sings, plays the piano and keys. Also he writes bass and guitars.
Everything except drumms.
Also he has a deep soulful voice, full of nuances and beautiful vocal runs.
THIS MAN IS A MUSICAL GENIUS!
I go nuts when haters deny his talent. Maybe not their cup of tea. But ST are awesome.
The drummer (II) is very talented too. He has an unique drumming style and mixes polirrythms with percussion.
I Loved your video, sending a big hug from Argentina.
❤ 🇦🇷
Oh he doesn't just writes bass and guitars. He's recording them too. In the studio it's just him, the producer, and the drummer.
@@KlayaR__ I know. Those men are musical geniuses
im the exact same way, i love ST, dude is a musical genius
It gives me chills everytime when that Chokehold piece plays...
I swear that watching people's face light up when it gets to the end part is like a drug for me 😂
It's really nice to see a musician react to this and appreciate it so much, right down to the mixing. I think the lyrics may also be impactful if you're a singer, but I def get it's a lot haha
They are an incredibly talented group of musicians. I can't get enough of them. They gave been cleaning up at little awards shows too. I have a feeling next year, we'll start seeing them at the more mainstream awards shows. If not, it would be a shame.
I seen them on May 15th in Chicago. Hearing this song live, being able to witness Vessel singing this with the 3000+ crowd singing it back to him, it literally gave me goosebumps ❤
I was there that night! Such a special experience.
@nathanbelew9020 we met actually! I was in line with you and your son! My son was the little guy ahead of you. We were talking while waiting to get into the venue :)
Understandable
I was there too! The thing that destroyed me was hearing The Night Does Not Belong to God to open, then Euclid to close. Obviously we knew that's how it was going to go but when it actually happened it was game over for me :')
@laurenletourneau3313 me too...I held up ok until the end...Take Me Back to Eden is what got me going...then I just cried the rest of the time :(
“A WHOPPING 8 MINUTES AND 20 SECONDS”
Me, who listens to Tool, Rush, and King Crimson: Do I have the time?
💯
Couldn't click fast enough! :)
Amazing reaction and I couldn't agree more. The level if talent is through the roof!
Ascensionism next, PALEASE!!
thats my 2nd fave song by them. My first fave is Euclid and that song is my all time fave of any song in the 54 years I have been alive!!
Agree
This one and blood sport live in Lafayette, London. A beautiful song. ❤
Great reaction man! Thank you for genuine emotions!
The fact that Vessel writes all the music except the drums, with such amazing sonic composition is mind blowing. Sleep Token is in their own category and echelon musically.
First person to give the producer and his team their credit. This album is a masterpiece not by just the music but by the production. It's unbelievable
I really love your intelligent analysis. Many reactors just have surface-level comments. But you bring your music knowledge along with raw reaction to add a unique take. Thank you! I look forward to watching many more.
as far as I know its still that Vessel (singer) and II (drummer) are the ones who make all the studio music, at least that's how it was in the other albums. With II on drums and Vessel doing the writing, lyrics, vocals, instruments and production. And the others join in for live shows.
you are correct!!
I believe it does the opposite. Brings pop lovers to metal, brings rappers to metal, even brings metal heads to pop and rap. Or at the very least makes them all appreciate the difference genres. They do a great job blending several music genres that really had no buissiness being fused. But they are a true Metal/pop fusion.
The music and production/mixing is just amazing as you said. You haven’t even scratched the surface of the lyricism, use of metaphor, and especially use of callbacks.
no lie there. I think Euclid calls back 4 to 5 different songs!! one of them is from their first EP named One.
Your reactions are Golden! Love the Content! 💪🏼
Your insight to this is so valuable. Thank you for explaining the details some of us would otherwise miss!
TMBTE, an emotional and haunting masterpiece, one of many across all 3 albums. And the early ep's. A treat for the ears, heart and soul...
Edit: Great reaction, really informative, thank you
This the very song that got me into Sleep Token at the beginning of the year. I now own all 3 albums and have booked tickets to go see them at the O2 Arena in Leeds in December. They are currently my go to band. Absolutely amazing Musicianship, Lyric writing and production values. Glad you have now discovered and enjoy them too..👍👍
Love this band, and I agree with everyone in the comments recommending Ascensionism. I'd be interested to hear your take on it. Appreciate the detailed commentary, subscribed!
Speaking of doing a possible live show, Sundowning- Sleep Token in its entirety would be so sick.
Then, This Place...
Then, Take Me Back....
Worship
This was the first Sleep Token song I heard, and the hairs all over my body stood up. Itts exceptional, whether you are a musician or not.
Man, you gotta take out that garbage bit in the title, lol. I almost ignored the channel but it annoyed me enough to click in and see what comments were saying (maybe thats the point? haha). Turns out you've become my favourite reaction to this track. Absolutely wonderful insight. Great break down of the little details in the song.
Yes very annoying title
Everything Sleep Token does is extremely high quality and soul-changing. I will forever sing STs praises and spiritual influence in my life!
I love how II just casually kills it on the fade out.
That low feedback sound you mentioned is actually the sound of an Alligator or Crocodile making a noise called "bellowing", it adds to the garden of eden theme with the birds and animal noises
The vocalist, Vessel, does all instruments except drums!! Vessel and II are geniuses at music writing. Vessel also writes all lyrics. He has a guitarist and bassist for concerts only.
Excellent reaction with an understanding of things that are more technical giving us room to learn. ST will be on tour in Europe/UK soon. I couldn’t wait say that the band invited to open is a country “metal” band from Ohio, called Bilmuri. My suggestion is “Talkin to your Ghost”. Vessel and his crew of creatives took a pulse of US. Husband/I saw ST live 2times in 1year. Perfection! Most musical satisfaction from 2 shows in a row. We’re in our late 60’s.
Listening to the whole album from end to end, I think the whole album is about the life of a relationship. Just my take. Love this band. This song actually makes me teary in one certain spot.
WORSHIP!
Ha! Did you say screams? Looking forward to watching the rest of your journey. Ascensionism, The Apparition, Rain. So many amazing songs to choose from.
Eden is their home planet according to the lore
Do the journey bro!
Start to finish.
The uncontrollable fighting at the end is so real.
ive said it before and i say it again, Sleep Tokens music is complex but not for complexities sake, everything they do is purposeful and has its place in the music
Hey bro, you're very good at what you do (music) and have very interesting things to say, i don't think you will ever need a clickbait.
Just do you and be you :)
I believe you are ready for “Ascensionism”. You are welcome😁. Here for it!
Not huge into Country but you have some damn good catchy songs my man!
My watch notified me I was experiencing arrhythmia when I read the title of your video not gonna lie
Production/engineering/mix was Carl Bown with Vessel also on production. Mastering by Ste Kerry.
thanks for that info!! Now I know. Worship!!
Bro. You wanna hear one of the most beautiful song ever created?! It's the one directly after this one on the album called "Euclid". If you want some good context before going into that song listen to "The Night does not belong to God". They tie in a handful of other songs but this one matters most as its the beginning of the whole story, where as "Euclid" is the end.
I don't see that you've done Chokehold yet, but when you do, there are call backs at the end of this song. Brilliant. Aqua Regia will blow your mind.
Nvmd, found it 😂 Listen for them, though.
Love to hear your take on some of the new Bilmuri tracks.
Sleep Token uses religion as a metaphor quite often. In fact, it’s completely dependent on religious lore. And it is indeed anti-religion. More specifically, religious trauma.
Just assume every song is about the end and rebirth after a particularly toxic relationship and you'll get most of the meanings of their songs...lol. ALso worth noting that on the album, it is just the singer and drummer. Vessel plays almost all the instruments but drums unless they are performing live.
You kids need to figure out what a marathon song is.
Try on "Inna gadda da vida" if you want a marathon or Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin.
ST doesn't make long songs. They are built exactly how they need to be to make you wish they were longer.
Love Sleep Token, but have you ever reacted to Tool? Lateralus, 46&2, Schism, etc!!!!!
That's an odd thumbnail for Sleep Token 🤨😂
I am a new subscriber here for your sleep token journey. I would recommend the song “Jerich to experience early sleep token from the early ep “two”. It is an a absolutely beautiful musical journey of a song
Euclid please and another great reaction
Worship.
If you havent yet, you need to react to Ascensionism next! Its my favorite song on the album apart from Take Me Back to Eden
Subbed for more sleep token!
Try Sleep Tokens Euclid. Of the 54 years of my life on this planet that song is my #1 of all time. It is the last song on the album Take Me Back To Eden. its great!!
Euclid only pays off if you have the rest of the discography behind you. You'll miss SO much if you don't know the stuff before it. Like, 50% (hyperbole) of the song is call backs.
Work up to it or you'll spoil it.
Please for the love of God and Sleep, do not do Euclid until the end. Don't lick the frosting off first and eat the cupcake last. Don't read the last chapter of a book first. Don't start a marathon at the finish line. I could go on. Just don't. What a terrible idea.
@@DogScraps yes, it mentions 3 songs on this album, one on TPWBYT, and Sundowning, along with their earliest works, One and Two.
@@carriefish well I did it anyway and to be hones on both EPs One and Two combined there is only one song I liked and it was used on Euclid. There are 3 songs mentioned from this album alone and one from TPWBYT and one on Sundowning.
Good video bro. Esp. from a musician's view
Love the video. I recommend you do Ascencionism next, and then double reaction to The Night Does Not Belong To God and Euclid, the first song from their first album, and last song from their last album
Why? Euclid should be the last track you hear after all the others. It makes little sense otherwise.
Oh also, your thumbnail, you forgot to replace the Jellyroll / Joyner album art, haha.
My favorite song by them is Give
go back as much as you want my dude!!
Also, I really think you'd dig Bilmuri, given your genre. Emptyhanded is a great one to start with :)
lolol I was coming here to say he should check out Bilmuri. But if doing Bilmuri, gotta do the Lawncare Trilogy of Better Hell, Empty Handed, and then TALKIN' 2 UR GHOST
@@miss__anthropy big agree! Also hi, I miss you 🥺
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React to Emerald Isle Landon cube
Modern day Stairway to Heaven.