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Trust me, you'll love their entire catalog. It's worth the listen for sure. Not sure if you know yet or not but it's literally a two man show when the material is being written. Vessel writes the lyrics, sings, plays the guitars, the bass, the piano, and does some of the production. II drums and does some production as well. When they are live III plays the bass and IV plays the guitar and screams some. Absolutely amazing. I've always been so impressed. Thank you for giving them a chance. I've watched your other reactions of them and some others as well. 🙏🏼❤️
YES 🙌🏻 to the Tool comment! Tool/APC/Maynard has been my favorite since my freshman yr of high school (2000) and Sleep Token is the first band to HOOK me like Tool did back then!
This album is a masterpiece, no doubt. Every song in it is awesome. I went back and listened to all if their earlier stuff and i promise you, they will surprise you if you go back to the beginning. They are that good. If you wanna hear something Vessel does different with his voice, then check out Sugar, Drag Me Under, Give or Fall For Me. The Offering is 🔥 also. Keep ST coming...they don't miss! ❤ Worship ❤
One thing about sleep token I’ve noticed since I started listening…albeit fairly recently, is that they have such a diversity in “genres” that everyone can have a champion of a song. I love that about them. No one I’ve talked to has the same favorite song from them. For me it’s chokehold, take me back to Eden, or alkaline. Not necessarily for lyrics but for the background. The textures they use, maybe the way vessel pronounces some words or sings a melody. Hell, maybe even just the simple use of high hats/ pads in a song. They don’t conform to just one style and I appreciate that so much
I agree with a lot of the comments that you should explore the whole back catalogue of this band. The three album releases follow an arc and conclude with Euclid , the final track on TMBTE. In my opinion, bands like this come along maybe once in a generation, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd,Nirvana , Tool , Radiohead and now Sleep Token. Check out Atlantic, Dark signs and Fall for me.
Note the call back lyrics “when we were made it was no accident, we were tangled up like branches in a flood “ Same lyrics at the end of take me back to Eden
Too bad he would hate it. Hates anything that doesn't have %110 clean singing. If it has screaming in it it's straight garbage to him. Don't try to subject him to stuff he doesn't like
I'm gonna go with they're that good to do so. This Place Will Become Your Tomb is honestly my favorite album, and Descending is go to song - I can't believe I got here so early XD
Yeeeeah. Do their catalogue. They don't miss. Even the songs I didn't think much of grew to be my favourites. No band since TOOL have been able to do that. They don't understand the concept of genre either.
So, the thing with Sleep Token is that theres lore. Its a story, or a journey. Vessel (singer) was visited by a deity known as Sleep in his dreams. His songs are tributes or worshipping Sleep. In a simplified view, thats the lore. Deeper, one could say that this is a journey througha relationship that on many accounts is toxic. In the first lines of chokehold, he tells that he is a blade, a sacred guardian. Sleep (the deity) keeps him sharp and tests his worth in blood. Sleep has him in a chokehold, using him at her will. There are a million and one callbacks and tie-ins with Sleep Tokens other tracks. Its definitely worth a sit down with all of the lyrics and trying to tie them in with each other.
The 'vampire with a his shirt off in a villain type movie' sound is how he sounds on every song I've heard of them lol, but I love em. It took me a while for them to grow on me though, plenty of songs I didn't enjoy first listen, but loved after 3-4
I literally snorted when you said that you thought the lyrics were mid. This is my first reaction to your videos so I’m hoping that there is more knowledge that comes after this initial reaction
This one yes i do like along with the others ive heard Eden is 2nd for me but im not quiet yet a fan but man they got something thats caught my ear definitely this being top if what ive caught this far . Straight up fire imo a playlister for me
Music is a very subjective thing, but this is the best band I’ve discovered over the last 10-15 years. Nobody like them. Worth a deep dive, nothing cookie cutter about them. They have a distinctive sound, but they do everything: jazz, rock, alternative, trap, pop, metal, death metal and more…..you haven’t made it deep enough 😉
Lol i hear ya on your opinion feel the sme at this point but im always up to check out more they do deserve another in my opinion reason for me to listennto mote. Thet got something that i feel
His voice is great in my opinion but I can understand why it's not for everyone. You are entitled to your sparkly vampire daddy opinion. 😂 Musically this band is the freshest thing I've heard in many years. It's worth checking out even if you don't do reaction videos.
I #freaking love this song. I agree with you though. The lyrics in this track are mid. But the melody and style and genre choices are top notch on this track. So the lyrics on this are easy to learn. Easy to understand. And also, easily to bop too. That makes this song way better than mid. It's just the lyric content.
Dig your channel bro. I got kids to feed, so I don't pay for requests.But apparently the people that do request the same bands over & over. Rage Against The Machine. Won't regret it.
Youve got to check out ISIS dude.. the band, not the terrorist organisation lol. Musically, I think they're right up there with Tool. The drums, the riffs, the journey the songs take you on... real good stuff. I reckon start with Threshold of Transformation.. banging riff, amazing drums (the drummer was Danny Careys drum tech for years), beautiful mix of heavy and light.. stunning music.
The lyrics of this song are mid yes. Just mid enough to capture your attention which is perfect for an album opener. This is why these songs work best in order. They build on each other.
You trying to scare him off? While it's probably their best song, it's rather different than everything (other than gods) and might be best left til after TPWBYT
No I’m just saying he thinks every song is the same so I’m trying to put him on to other songs.Sleep Token is one of my favorite bands right now. It just seems like he’s getting tired of them
I’ve never heard this band. And like you, I was about to dip out when that drop hit. I’m glad I stuck around. I need to research their catalog a little deeper…I hope it gets better. Not that it’s bad. Just, I think it’s a specific sound. And it may or may not be my jam. But definitely gonna find out.
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This one of my least favorite Polo reactions. Take Me Back To Eden was easily the best album of 2023 and all they do is "switch it up". Thats literally what they're known for. *facepalm*
Uh-huh, it's not like they have amazing writing (which goes for music AND lyrics) and it's all done by the Vessel (except for drums). People don't like them JUST for the s"witching it up". They love it for the amazing vocals, music, lyrcis and LORE to back it all up. Callbacks to previous tracks, lyrically and musically.
Just can't do it. Stylistically sure, not my thing, but I can hear what they've got going on. The songs are better than average, for sure. My problem is modern production. It makes everything sound the same, especially with loud bands with lots of instrument tracks. To me, it makes all that sound like 1 instrument and it gets noisy to my ears. And the vocals, autotune takes all the soul out of a performance.
@@UKInfamousElite So my subjective opinion is wrong, but your subjective opinion is right? That is a genius argument. I suppose I will need to defer to your almighty judgement in the future. I would not want to feel like I did something.
All these bands are too pretentious. Theres no real message its just about showing off . Literally nothi g special imo. Theres are tons of bands that sound JUST like this. No disrespect to them its just another reason why rock died out so fast the last 20 years. It became about chasing the top bands sound. And they all began to run together. Up until the age of home studios circa 1996 ish with ALL genres it was about being totally unique and different. If u even sounded a little like someone else u were "biting" or copying someone elses successful. These "modern metal" bands all try to be a mix of tool and dream theatre. Its like the exact fornula. Theres NOTHING wrong w writing hooks. Music is supposed to bring everyone in NOT be seclusive and only cater to one group. Yes, bands may identify visually w a group BUT the music should always reach further than that. Tool isnt pop, byt they have memorlble hooks and sections. Somehow todays rick bands got so worried about trying to write the most audacious parts with no real thru line or hook. And im always left not even knowing what the song is about. Other than it sounding depressive and dark ambient and all that it never told me what it was about in a way thats easy to follow. Never any guitar riffs that are hooks either its just kinda mindless rhythms. I know i sound like im hating but im really not. Im a guitarist and writer myself and ppl talk about why hip hop is the top seller in music and has been since early 2000s, this is why. Hip hop is still hooky and catchy. Yes its pop but why is that a bad word? Kurt Cobain was VERY POP but just was hard edged and imperfect. Tgats why it felt so real. There was mess ups and textures. A guy and his guitar nit in a studii compressing it to shit and making it sound like a computer.his voice cracked and his notes werent always on pitch. Did we EVER say ..yea that teen spirit song is great, but his voice couldve been more on pitch and tgat guitar was a little out of tune? Hell No. Back then we loved each other for our expressions and today we fear and hate each other for our failures so we stay safe. ....and now back to step down fron the soapbox...i digress great channel tho.
There is absolutely no way you just said "tons of bands sound like this" to a Sleep Token song... they're literally one of the most innovative bands of this time with how many genres they blend. That comment alone invalidates your entire opinion.
@@insidiouslol2682 Karnivool Haken Hatesong Leprous Tessrract Caligulas Horse Wheel ...all along the same lines. Again i wasnt saying i dont like it, i just dont think its special. Plus this song of all the stuff Sleep token has? The Summoning wouldve been better to look at.
@mobeus8473 my brother in christ he already did a reaction to the summoning didn't read the rest of ur comment tho congratulations or sorry that happened
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His breath at the end gives me goosebumps. This was the song that made me recognize the soul that he has in his vocals.
Trust me, you'll love their entire catalog. It's worth the listen for sure. Not sure if you know yet or not but it's literally a two man show when the material is being written. Vessel writes the lyrics, sings, plays the guitars, the bass, the piano, and does some of the production. II drums and does some production as well. When they are live III plays the bass and IV plays the guitar and screams some. Absolutely amazing. I've always been so impressed. Thank you for giving them a chance. I've watched your other reactions of them and some others as well. 🙏🏼❤️
YES 🙌🏻 to the Tool comment! Tool/APC/Maynard has been my favorite since my freshman yr of high school (2000) and Sleep Token is the first band to HOOK me like Tool did back then!
Same
I like to describe Sleep Token as sexy Tool.
Their entire catalog is fire bro
Brother, they ARE that good.
This album is a masterpiece, no doubt. Every song in it is awesome. I went back and listened to all if their earlier stuff and i promise you, they will surprise you if you go back to the beginning. They are that good. If you wanna hear something Vessel does different with his voice, then check out Sugar, Drag Me Under, Give or Fall For Me. The Offering is 🔥 also. Keep ST coming...they don't miss!
❤ Worship ❤
They are DEFINITELY THAT good!!! 🖤🙏🖤
Wow!!
I'm listening to Sleep Token for the first time with you. Loving it! I want to hear more
Welcome to the rabbit hole!
I tried listening to them a few times and just could not get into them, but after a few more tries, I’m obsessed now
The instrumentals here are phenom🐝🐝🔥🔥🔥🐝🐝🔥🔥💥💥
One thing about sleep token I’ve noticed since I started listening…albeit fairly recently, is that they have such a diversity in “genres” that everyone can have a champion of a song. I love that about them. No one I’ve talked to has the same favorite song from them. For me it’s chokehold, take me back to Eden, or alkaline. Not necessarily for lyrics but for the background. The textures they use, maybe the way vessel pronounces some words or sings a melody. Hell, maybe even just the simple use of high hats/ pads in a song. They don’t conform to just one style and I appreciate that so much
Need to listen to there song called Rain great song
And the fact you said Tool. Plus A Perfect Circle.
I agree with a lot of the comments that you should explore the whole back catalogue of this band. The three album releases follow an arc and conclude with Euclid , the final track on TMBTE.
In my opinion, bands like this come along maybe once in a generation, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd,Nirvana , Tool , Radiohead and now Sleep Token. Check out Atlantic, Dark signs and Fall for me.
Agreed 💯....they don't have a bad song at All 😂....
Note the call back lyrics “when we were made it was no accident, we were tangled up like branches in a flood “
Same lyrics at the end of take me back to Eden
Granite is my favorite, but Chokehold is a close second.
I listen to granite and aqua regia multiple times a day
Ah, the track that started it all for me! Then it was The Love You Want, then everything they do!
Now go back and listen to Take me back to Eden😊 There's a reason to listen to the discography in succession!
Yeah he sort of listened to the songs out of order. Take me back to Eden has a call back to Chokehold.
You've got to check out Will Ramos of Lorna Shore cover this song. It is immaculate, and the harsh vocals spice it up
Second this 1000000%
It's so good
He needs to do some Lorna Shore! Lol that'll be different from what he used to for sure.
Too bad he would hate it. Hates anything that doesn't have %110 clean singing. If it has screaming in it it's straight garbage to him. Don't try to subject him to stuff he doesn't like
I'm gonna go with they're that good to do so. This Place Will Become Your Tomb is honestly my favorite album, and Descending is go to song - I can't believe I got here so early XD
WE need to get ya to spin Atlantic, HIgher, and Give!!!
My favorite song by them 💜
Yeeeeah. Do their catalogue. They don't miss. Even the songs I didn't think much of grew to be my favourites. No band since TOOL have been able to do that. They don't understand the concept of genre either.
Sleep token is synonymous with switching it up. You've listened to every song that sounds like this, now it's time for the other 30 styles they have 😂
So, the thing with Sleep Token is that theres lore. Its a story, or a journey. Vessel (singer) was visited by a deity known as Sleep in his dreams. His songs are tributes or worshipping Sleep. In a simplified view, thats the lore. Deeper, one could say that this is a journey througha relationship that on many accounts is toxic. In the first lines of chokehold, he tells that he is a blade, a sacred guardian. Sleep (the deity) keeps him sharp and tests his worth in blood. Sleep has him in a chokehold, using him at her will. There are a million and one callbacks and tie-ins with Sleep Tokens other tracks. Its definitely worth a sit down with all of the lyrics and trying to tie them in with each other.
Trippy song. I love it!
The 'vampire with a his shirt off in a villain type movie' sound is how he sounds on every song I've heard of them lol, but I love em. It took me a while for them to grow on me though, plenty of songs I didn't enjoy first listen, but loved after 3-4
Lets go!
They are definitely THAT GOOD
Tjat climax almost is swarm like to the ear i like it 🐝🐝🐝
Try Dark Signs. I think you’ll like the R&B vibe and drums.
Should definitely listen to Aqua Regia, that's a very good song too.
i might be a month late brother...but to get thru sleep token man....wow. just wow.
No fenying here the lead singer is awesome
Dang. Every other video you’re loving them…this reaction is different.
Vampire comment made me laugh out loud! Check out "Sugar", he sings differently on that track.
I literally snorted when you said that you thought the lyrics were mid. This is my first reaction to your videos so I’m hoping that there is more knowledge that comes after this initial reaction
This one yes i do like along with the others ive heard Eden is 2nd for me but im not quiet yet a fan but man they got something thats caught my ear definitely this being top if what ive caught this far . Straight up fire imo a playlister for me
More sleep token PLEASE
Please keep going with Sleep Token!
RUclips, like, share, and subscribe has us all in a chokehold. 😮 even if it hurts me.
Post-apocaliptic vibe. Very good voice. Nice build.
Yesssss
Now do the Will Ramos one-take cover.
I can't stop watching that rotating thing behind you! How does it know I have OCD!?
Music is a very subjective thing, but this is the best band I’ve discovered over the last 10-15 years. Nobody like them. Worth a deep dive, nothing cookie cutter about them. They have a distinctive sound, but they do everything: jazz, rock, alternative, trap, pop, metal, death metal and more…..you haven’t made it deep enough 😉
If you do another sleep token video please do jericho. I just discovered your content and im lovin it. Keep up the great work bro
If you want to hear better lyrics and more range with his voice check out The Summoning.
Lol i hear ya on your opinion feel the sme at this point but im always up to check out more they do deserve another in my opinion reason for me to listennto mote. Thet got something that i feel
His voice is great in my opinion but I can understand why it's not for everyone. You are entitled to your sparkly vampire daddy opinion. 😂 Musically this band is the freshest thing I've heard in many years. It's worth checking out even if you don't do reaction videos.
Their catalogue is amaeballs, Atlantic is a different vibe from them.
Finally
I #freaking love this song. I agree with you though. The lyrics in this track are mid. But the melody and style and genre choices are top notch on this track. So the lyrics on this are easy to learn. Easy to understand. And also, easily to bop too. That makes this song way better than mid. It's just the lyric content.
Dig your channel bro. I got kids to feed, so I don't pay for requests.But apparently the people that do request the same bands over & over. Rage Against The Machine. Won't regret it.
Youve got to check out ISIS dude.. the band, not the terrorist organisation lol. Musically, I think they're right up there with Tool. The drums, the riffs, the journey the songs take you on... real good stuff.
I reckon start with Threshold of Transformation.. banging riff, amazing drums (the drummer was Danny Careys drum tech for years), beautiful mix of heavy and light.. stunning music.
The lyrics of this song are mid yes. Just mid enough to capture your attention which is perfect for an album opener. This is why these songs work best in order. They build on each other.
FACTS!
Spoiler: They're THAT good.
Maybe try Vore by Sleep Token next. It’s different than the other songs it’s heavier. Also Rain and Hypnosis are great songs.
You trying to scare him off? While it's probably their best song, it's rather different than everything (other than gods) and might be best left til after TPWBYT
No I’m just saying he thinks every song is the same so I’m trying to put him on to other songs.Sleep Token is one of my favorite bands right now. It just seems like he’s getting tired of them
worship
O crap I didn’t realize you hadn’t done this one yet fuck yea
Havent you already listened to this?
I’ve never heard this band. And like you, I was about to dip out when that drop hit. I’m glad I stuck around. I need to research their catalog a little deeper…I hope it gets better. Not that it’s bad. Just, I think it’s a specific sound. And it may or may not be my jam. But definitely gonna find out.
React to Lite foot ( call me hostile ) native American rap music
Fans really are rabid. Sleep Token is dope though. I just wonder what price you'd put on a reaction to their whole catalog 😂
Ok. Im all in. Not familiar, i am open minded.
Ouch ...day succcc
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You have to understand the lore to understand the lyrics
This one of my least favorite Polo reactions. Take Me Back To Eden was easily the best album of 2023 and all they do is "switch it up". Thats literally what they're known for. *facepalm*
Uh-huh, it's not like they have amazing writing (which goes for music AND lyrics) and it's all done by the Vessel (except for drums). People don't like them JUST for the s"witching it up". They love it for the amazing vocals, music, lyrcis and LORE to back it all up. Callbacks to previous tracks, lyrically and musically.
I think your monotone voice is mid.
Just can't do it. Stylistically sure, not my thing, but I can hear what they've got going on. The songs are better than average, for sure. My problem is modern production. It makes everything sound the same, especially with loud bands with lots of instrument tracks. To me, it makes all that sound like 1 instrument and it gets noisy to my ears. And the vocals, autotune takes all the soul out of a performance.
This is one of their better songs..some can be meh
find them Boring
I don’t like his voice at all. Kinda corny
Sounds like pop trying to be metal, gross
Stupid take. Congrats
Very bad take
You sound like one of those metal elitists that calls any band that isn't deathcore a "poser"
It's like a dumber cartoon version of Tool.
Ha! I love both bands but this comment hits it on its mark
Not even close to tool, but this was funny
Not anything like Tool but I guess you felt like you did something 🤷♂️
@@UKInfamousElite So my subjective opinion is wrong, but your subjective opinion is right? That is a genius argument. I suppose I will need to defer to your almighty judgement in the future. I would not want to feel like I did something.
@wesbaumguardner8829 what I said wasn't an opinion
All these bands are too pretentious. Theres no real message its just about showing off . Literally nothi g special imo. Theres are tons of bands that sound JUST like this. No disrespect to them its just another reason why rock died out so fast the last 20 years. It became about chasing the top bands sound. And they all began to run together. Up until the age of home studios circa 1996 ish with ALL genres it was about being totally unique and different. If u even sounded a little like someone else u were "biting" or copying someone elses successful. These "modern metal" bands all try to be a mix of tool and dream theatre. Its like the exact fornula. Theres NOTHING wrong w writing hooks. Music is supposed to bring everyone in NOT be seclusive and only cater to one group. Yes, bands may identify visually w a group BUT the music should always reach further than that. Tool isnt pop, byt they have memorlble hooks and sections. Somehow todays rick bands got so worried about trying to write the most audacious parts with no real thru line or hook. And im always left not even knowing what the song is about. Other than it sounding depressive and dark ambient and all that it never told me what it was about in a way thats easy to follow. Never any guitar riffs that are hooks either its just kinda mindless rhythms. I know i sound like im hating but im really not. Im a guitarist and writer myself and ppl talk about why hip hop is the top seller in music and has been since early 2000s, this is why. Hip hop is still hooky and catchy. Yes its pop but why is that a bad word? Kurt Cobain was VERY POP but just was hard edged and imperfect. Tgats why it felt so real. There was mess ups and textures. A guy and his guitar nit in a studii compressing it to shit and making it sound like a computer.his voice cracked and his notes werent always on pitch. Did we EVER say ..yea that teen spirit song is great, but his voice couldve been more on pitch and tgat guitar was a little out of tune? Hell No. Back then we loved each other for our expressions and today we fear and hate each other for our failures so we stay safe. ....and now back to step down fron the soapbox...i digress great channel tho.
Hate to break it to you, but you're not the first person to say "All music today sounds the same, it was so much better in my day."
There is absolutely no way you just said "tons of bands sound like this" to a Sleep Token song... they're literally one of the most innovative bands of this time with how many genres they blend. That comment alone invalidates your entire opinion.
@@insidiouslol2682 tons
@@insidiouslol2682 Karnivool Haken Hatesong Leprous Tessrract Caligulas Horse Wheel ...all along the same lines. Again i wasnt saying i dont like it, i just dont think its special. Plus this song of all the stuff Sleep token has? The Summoning wouldve been better to look at.
@mobeus8473 my brother in christ he already did a reaction to the summoning
didn't read the rest of ur comment tho congratulations or sorry that happened
Mediocre at best....
So is your taste in music apparently.