Two important things you picked up on. They have a repeating melody in the background, and they often start slow and build up on the song. If you like these two elements, you will love the rest of their songs, because they do it perfectly.

Vessel (the singer) it’s the primary composer. II (the drummer) writes the drum parts. III & IV (bassist and guitarist) are touring members only. This song was my first introduction to sleep token in 2019 and no other band has come close to making an impact on my life like they have. One thing to keep in mind is you’ll hardly get the same song format or ingredients from song to song. It won’t matter what song you do next but please save Euclid for your final reaction. Trust me!

VESSEL is the composer & he definitely knows how to touch your heart💖 I really love your reactions ~ Worship🫶

Remember this song when listening to Euclid, the last song on Take Me Back To Eden. Love your analysis and reaction.

You spoke about them having a repeating arpeggio or sequence in the beginning. In their case, Sleep Token relies on ostinatos as compared to many heavier bands using riffs. That's called a motif, and many good songs have one, but Sleep Token really rides their motif throughout the song, turning it into an ostinato. TMBTE is really the first album where they change up their formula, but even through it, they have several songs that still fall back into this formula. It's a very effective writing technique.

The worship sound is very intentional. The band is a bit like Ghost in that the singer, going by Vessel, is a "character" and the band itself has a backstory. The backstory for Sleep Token being that Vessel is the sole remaining devotee to the forgotten god Sleep, and that all his music is, basically, worship music for that god. He is Sleep's "vessel", hence, he is VESSEL.

Check out ‘The way that you were’ ...... think you might like that. They bought out 2 EPs One and Two that are worth checking out too.

It’s funny that you also picked up on the gospel/worship sound. I’m betting II (the drummer) has gospel background as well as jazz. His fills are clean, are numerous, always feel pointed/purposeful, and very groovy.

From a fellow Gospel music AND Sleep Token fan, thank you for this! More, please :) God bless.

I highly strongly suggest their song Bloodsport (from the room below) It's not a gory song, just vessel (lead singer) singing raw while playing piano. It's one of the if not THE most beautiful song I've ever heard

So glad you're going down the rabbit hole! Here for the ride!

If you truly want to run down this rabbit hole like I have, do this. Remember this song and moment. Listen to every song in succession from Sundowning. Really pay attention to Vessel's lyrics. Move to the the 2nd CD and repeat. Stay on each song in order and again, really pay attention to what Vessel is saying. Complete the story with the new CD. When you get to the final song, when it ends, it will all make sense. I have never in my life been taken through the emotions and twists and turns across these 3 Masterpieces. There isn't any true words to describe what Vessel and II have created together. I have seen them live, 3 times. There is no band on earth like them.

I’m subscribed to go along for the ride. What a band sleep token is. They’re a great band for musicians to sink their teeth into. They give us a lot to analyze.

🎶🔥sleep token 🎶music is life ! 😉✌🏽

I have recently discovered Sleep Token in the past month. Ever since I have had their 3 albums on repeat daily. The way these guys combine so many genres just absolutely blows my mind. They do remind me of hymns and things of the like we grew up listening to in church. I have subscribed to you because I want to follow with you on this ST journey. Also, because you are a southerner like me as well. 😂

Great reaction! Since you are already in this for the long haul I would honestly recommend that you just listen to all three albums in order. It is so worth it in the end. Though "Jaws" is their first single after their "One" and "Two" EPs, and it is one of my absolute favorite Sleep Token songs. No other band has ever made me feel the way I feel when I listen to ST.

A good start to the trilogy, you need to go in order and the next one is the offering, and it's a damn cool song, and if the lyrics are interesting, think about it, it's not very simple.

Jumping on for the Sleep Token ride. Interested in your perspective for sure. Keep 'em coming! 😁

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Alright I'll ride with you. I like to watch people enjoy Sleep Token.

I'd like to say the composer was amazing. He doesn't get enough credit for his work.

welcome, you nailed it! it IS worship music and glad you are on this journey.

im so ready for this jorney

I have a feeling the guys in Sleep Token has some background in christian worship music. And I love it. So fresh. A new take on metal music.

My favourite song by them

You HAVE to react to "Euclid" now

Here for the Sleep Token journey!

Like many Sleep Token fans watching your journey, I can’t wait for you to listen to Euclid. If this song carriers any special meaning I know Euclid will capture that same feeling. Enjoy the journey. I strongly suggest you re-watch your video again before you react to Euclid. May peace be with you

I know u get a lot of song suggestions but if you get the chance u should listen to the love you want by sleep token

Is Sleep Token the best rock/metal band to come out in over 20 years, or am I just blinded with fan bias????

Sleep token Saturday? 🤘🏻

Lmao. The music builds up to a crescendo… pauses it.

When you realise that the last song on the new album, Euclid, is a callback to this song.

It's cool that ur starting out with the albums, but you're sorely missing out on ST lore by skipping over One and Two, their EPs. They're a bit less high production value (One was actually self released) and obviously a product of a less experienced Vessel but they are heartbreaking and beautiful and their narratives tie in to later work