New Music Review: SLEEP TOKEN ‘Take Me Back To Eden’

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Rating: 10 / 10 Stars

SLEEP TOKEN is: Vessel, II, III, and IV

REVIEW – SLEEP TOKEN, formed in 2016, has quickly built a reputation for their unique blend of genres and enigmatic presence. Led by the mysterious Vessel, the UK-based band draws listeners into their visually striking and emotionally charged world. Their music seamlessly blends alternative metal, post-rock, and ambient elements, creating a sound that is both captivating and otherworldly.

‘Take Me Back To Eden’ is SLEEP TOKEN‘s latest album, showcasing their continued evolution and innovation. The album pushes the boundaries of their sound, exploring new emotional depths while maintaining the atmospheric and haunting quality that has become their hallmark.

The album opens with “Alkaline,” a track that sets the tone with heavy riffs and ethereal synths, creating a captivating contrast. “Hypnosis” follows, taking a more introspective turn with its brooding atmosphere and gradual build-up, leading to a powerful chorus. “Descending” blends post-rock elements with heavier metal influences, featuring intricate instrumentation and complex time signatures that create a sense of urgency and tension.

“Mine” highlights Vessel’s vocal range with a more subdued arrangement, allowing the lyrics to convey vulnerability and longing. “Fall For Me” shifts back to a heavier sound with driving rhythms and powerful guitar riffs, showcasing the band’s versatility. “The Offering” combines ethereal synths with crushing guitar riffs, with Vessel’s vocals conveying desperation and intensity.

“Sleep” offers a moment of respite with its slower, atmospheric build, layering lush instrumentation and ethereal vocals to create a dreamy quality. The title track, “Take Me Back To Eden,” serves as an epic closer, encapsulating the album’s themes and sounds with its sprawling structure and dynamic shifts.

‘Take Me Back To Eden’ is a testament to SLEEP TOKEN‘s ability to craft emotionally charged and genre-defying music. The album’s diverse range of tracks, each with its unique flair, yet all tied together by the band’s cohesive sound, leaves a lasting impression. It’s a must-listen for fans of alternative metal, post-rock, and ambient music, showcasing SLEEP TOKEN‘s continued evolution and innovation.