WE REACT TO SLEEP TOKEN: ASCENSIONISM - THEY DID IT AGAIN!!

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[@SHGibby2021]

Sleep Token is perfect for people who listen to pretty much every genre.

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

Death metal elitists crying in their bed because ST looks death metalish but they are so much more then just loud drums and guitars and yelling

[@yutub561]

=LEFT($A$1,22)

[@azidihaqeem7882]

I agree 👍💯

[@idique1]

Vessel writes the lyrics, sings, plays the guitar, bass, piano, helps with the production... pretty much everything but writing and playing the drums. The guitarist and bassist are there for live shows.

[@idique1]

Also, the lyrics in the video are wrong in a couple of spots. Just a heads up.

[@nexino802]

iii plays the bass and ii plays the drums. ii and iii have their own instagram profiles, the others dont. So I would assume that vessel doesnt do bass or drums.

[@radianthd950]

@@nexino802 Vessel writes the music for Bass guitar and piano and i think plays the instruments in recording he also produces the tracks

[@katetgw]

@@nexino802 II is the only member besides Vessel who has had involvement in creating the songs/albums. Vessel is credited for vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, synthesizers, and production in TMBTE. III and IV have only been touring members up until this point, but them having instagrams now makes me wonder if they are now fully members and will have involvement in upcoming albums. IV does have an instagram as well btw.

[@CHVSE77]

Well some stuff is speculation cuz of the mystery around the band. But vessel does everything but drums in all the albums. ii has always done drums. I heard iii & iv are now apart of the band full time since take me back to Eden was finished

[@SADISTIC_GAMER666]

my english teacher was a huge metal head and made us do a project on sleep token which is how i found em and even did a challenge where we had to write a essay on the meaning of our favorite song and whoever had the best essay got to go on a field trip to a concert i won it was me and 2 other students best senior trip ever

[@masquerademage]

you must've had the coolest English teacher in the history of English teachers. that is so fucking awesome!

[@Thefree_mandecker]

Coolest teacher ever. You better cherish that person with everything. Amazing.

[@ndisfoshiz]

What an amazing assignment! You get to listen to music, analyze the lyrics, and you won concert tickets? Yeah teacher of the century

[@tythedev9582]

I would have wrote my essay on Vore 😂

[@chrisbarnard1863]

The outro will never cease to give me goosebumps. The scream and agony in "You make me wish I could dissapear" Fuck man.

[@Jess-TheMess]

For real. Hits deep

[@mackenziepattison1464]

Honestly, this is the song that always gets me RIGHT AT THE END because it’s so raw and powerful… and I cry every time lol

[@oskarradstam4387]

I feel like his roar of pure rage right before that line says so much more. Just pure rage and sadness saying a thousand words without speaking

[@joshlewis8860]

@@oskarradstam4387 My favorite scream in any song, I get goosebumps EVERY time. Nah, I get goosebumps even BEFORE I hear it cause I know it’s coming

[@cliffadams1795]

Vessel is a genius when it comes to that. It was the same with "High Water", "Hypnosis", and "The Offering" ... dude knows how and when to belt a really pain filled scream to epitomize his art. "If I can... HOLD MYSELF TOGETHER" "And I am ALMOST UNDER" "TAKE A BITE" He knows how and when to use a fry scream appropriately and in context. As a result, we the audience can really connect with the pain of loss he's feeling.

[@tea_fling8328]

the "that didnt hurt me enough" is so goddamn true tho🤣

[@johnmartin9854]

Eric…. THAT SHIRT!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@davidriddick82]

It’s Vessel and II the drummer who make all of the music. III and IV are members too, but they just play the songs live from what I know of the band and arrangement. So that makes it even more incredible to me 🤘🏻🤘🏻 I want to see you guys react to THE OFFERING, by Sleep Token from their first album, ITS 🔥🔥

[@spyder2266]

Take a bite

[@kklovn9192]

I have a hard time believing their guitarist isn't doing most of those insane screams on the recording. Vessel might have the ability, but I don't think he can do it like the guitarist. He is the one doing them on the live shows.

[@Pyschedelicfunk]

Jericho is a really good one

[@tracyraines1059]

​@@kklovn9192that's not true I think he just helps back up vessel at the live shows and if you watch some of the new live videos of vore you'll see that vessel does most of the screams. I personally think IV has been helping him very better at the screams and probably teaching him how to do it without fucking up his beautiful voice.

[@Reallyanobody463]

@@kklovn9192vessel is most likely whisper screaming when recording and boosting them on the track while learning to be able to do it love. Absolutely not a dig as it’s completely reasonable while he’s learning but the guitarist is definitely the one doing most of the over powering screams while vessel is getting the technical aspects of it correct. You can see it in some performances of higher

[@sharilynbratton6476]

Another reactor said he found Vessel's voice to become grating and monotonous the more songs he heard off this album, he said he expected him to do more with his vocals. I was like geez he screams he growls he goes almost falsetto, he raps, he has that deep melodious richness in the rest of his singing...what else did this guy expect him to do?!

[@paintedlady_81]

That guy is a tool.

[@RaqRedOX]

Eh,don't listen to those weirdos... those are the "music experts" of whom tend to be shitty and heavily biased because they're paid to talk shit pretty much.

[@largeformatlandscape]

I listened to the guy and I don’t think he articulated himself well..I think he meant that the “plummy’ tones don’t vary much and it’s mostly melancholic. Well duh, that’s his voice and style

[@FauzanAlfansa]

I think the problem of creating music so diverse is people constantly expecting something unexpected in every releases.

[@L_W748]

I’m a vocalist and I’m addicted to Vessel’s dynamic voice! I think people who find it monotonous aren’t able to hear the many layers and changes in the music.

[@Lesminster]

I don't think I'll find any music as good as Sleep Token anytime soon. No one, imo, tells the story so convincing and ... vivid as Vessel does.

[@-BeHappy2104]

Korn made harder songs than sleep token (text and tone) , but for me, they both are gods. So try light “Tearjerker”, “4U” and more heavy “Falling away from me”. Maybe you find something in this band.

[@jeremykarwoski6913]

Go listen to the last bad omens album Noah’s voice is nuts. It’s different but it’s one of those albums like this… it’s just like wtf

[@dalrend7413]

​@@jeremykarwoski6913 The Death Of Peace Of Mind? Yeah it was really great, probably my fav album from them, but I still prefer ST due to the sheer diversity of their music haha

[@HighlyAcoustic]

The "you make me wish I could disappear" section is easily my favorite part of the song. It has so much power and feeling to it and never fails to give me goosebumps and bring a tear to my eye

[@zachddt7589]

absolutely.. glad I found this comment. Cheers

[@Sorrowshard]

Album of the year. By a mile. Nothing else is this new, fresh, clever, creative, immense. Masterpiece front to back. The level of talent and out of the box mindset on display cones once in a generation...

[@keenansavaiano6572]

It's a close second for me, my album of the year goes to Kim Dracula for A Gradual Decline in Morale

[@chuckh9168]

Tesseract's "War of Being" is a strong contender in this category.

[@matthewriser1091]

Facts and I’m an oldschool head . Showed it too a friend and he literally cried because he missed good music so much . Def album of 23

[@jimbosausage86]

One of their older songs, "Sugar" is also one of my favourites by them! They're incredible.

[@grevohsdraws1925]

Sundowning is such a good album!!!

[@madmaz8890]

Easily one of my favourites!! So goood! The whole album was top tier

[@nelissaortiz5405]

Such a passionate song. Also one of my favorites but Chokehold just has a chokehold on me!!

[@Zundfolge]

Ok, I have a theory on this one: "Diamonds in the Trees" = Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) "Pentagrams in the Night Sky" = 5-HT1A and 5-HT2 receptors "You make me wish I could disappear" = psychedelic drug induced "ego death". Along with many other references throughout the song that could be psychedelic related (even the title). So in this song he recalls the time he did DMT with the girl that all their songs are about (the one that dumped him...ultimately that's what all 3 album are about) and it messed her up (even worse than she already was, and she was already a mess) so that's why in the next song she exhibits self harming behavior.

[@paintedlady_81]

Nice! I would not be the least bit surprised if you were completely right. He loves writing in all that scientific stuff. “Cause I look for Scarlett and you look for ultraviolet” and all of Alkaline. So fricking cool!

[@charbo187]

vessel is a chemistry major so this is very likely. edit: don't forget about the "other other eye" lyric which is a clear reference to the 3rd eye.

[@edj4843]

This song is basically "hurt people, (will) hurt people"

[@MrJdub322]

Granite, The Apparition ….you won’t be let down, front to back this album is solid and so uniquely sleep token. Thank you guys!

[@daylanlee4454]

One of the things that I absolutely love about this channel is that the two of you do not just listen to the music, you feel it. You take it in as an experience and ride the waves of it.

[@carriefish]

Just popping in with the correct lyrics in case nobody has done so ☺️ "Who encrypted your dark gospel in body language? Synapses snap back in blissful anguish Tell me you met me in past lives, past lie Past what might be eating me from the inside, darling Half algorithm, half deity Glitches in the code or gaps in a strange dream" also "blood stains on the collar, please just don't ask" ✨️ worship 🖤

[@motherofspiders763]

This! It was bugging me. Add "You made me wish I could disappear" to the list

[@L_W748]

Full-body goosebumps on that verse ❤❤

[@motherofspiders763]

@@L_W748 Yes! That line! The pain, the music - it's perfect.

[@JailinAriel]

LOL i was looking for this comment after I typed a whole thing about needing these lyrics to be correct because of the brilliance of a "digital demon". THANK YOU because i felt like my comment really rude hahaha. worship. 🖤⚔

[@paintedlady_81]

This one continues to blow me away. I’m not gonna be that guy by going into detail, but did anyone else catch the identity confirmation? Cause the man does not operate in coincidences.

[@KONTAGION705]

Yuuuup

[@kayl7260]

Yep. Surprised me so much the first time I heard this song, I had to go back and make sure I heard what I thought I heard.

[@brianalmeida1964]

Yes. Both in Ascensionism and Euclid. I was very surprised and confused as to the reason behind the confirmation. I actually have several songs by Vessel's previous band and was shocked by his revelation in this album.

[@pv-nic7755]

Can you please explain to me what identity confirmation is. . . anyone.

[@Loser10004]

@@pv-nic7755 black lit paradise and ancient canopies is all I will tell you two of those words go together to make the name of vessels old band

[@xVnmG]

I think its Vessel and the Drummer (II) who compose all the studio tracks, then for live performances they bring in their Electric (IV) and Bass (III) guitarists. I may be wrong, hopefully someone else can confirm this in comments too :)

[@MrNightmarium]

This is it

[@Kelly30stm]

This is my understanding as well. Vessel and ii in the studio, iii and iv join for the tour.

[@paintedlady_81]

I’m pretty sure that this is correct.

[@suz5765]

Yes, they use session guitar and bass for live shows. They are great live 👍🏻

[@puppet_sparrow3782]

I desperately think you need to listen to Rain by Sleep Token. It has such a delicate feel to me but still really powerful in the whole song. The way he says "coiled up like a venomous serpent" just hits different, and the high notes... melodic. :)

[@lucaswillis8082]

I absolutely agree with this. That line in particular with the guitar amping up always gives me chills.

[@JakobStrand]

These guys abilty to mix prog metal, djent, RnB, pop and ambient is mind blowing. On top of that, Vessels voice and his lyrics makes this music unreal!

[@jasonconklin6702]

Love it "dude, that didn't hurt me enough" and That stank face when it hits!!! worship

[@HopeAnchors7]

So glad you guys are enjoying this! Definitely hope you check out the rest of the album, it is 100% solid! Trust me, as you guys dig more into them, Sleep token will definitely keep you on your toes.

[@nocouponsforkaren8587]

Hypnosis is the best example of how crazy the drummer is, it is a non stop drum fill

[@reefermadness6758]

I love how in the visualizer for the video the dude looks like he is falling. But the beam of light makes it seem like he is acending at the same time just like the name of the song and the feel of the song. Perfect 👌

[@brianparker6579]

This band continues to blow me away. I've heard the whole album at least twice and still am taken back by how good it really is.

[@AaronFacciolini]

Woof I have at least 50 plays of the entire album and still feel this haha

[@icandyapple]

@@AaronFacciolinime overdosing on the entire catalog in sequence daily. Sleep Token I can’t quit you!

[@letthatonemarinate]

Happened on your channel because I recently found Sleep Token, and I have been obsessing. I love your reactions, especially because you let most of the song play through with only short commentary in between, then you move on and wrap it all up at the end. By allowing most of a song to play through your viewers, especially anyone new to a group or artist, really get to experience the music without too much disruption. Thanks for your great reactions!

[@jenniferlchainmailjen152]

I knew you guys would love this one! Vessel does all of the studio instruments other than the drums, which are performed by ii (Roman numeral 2) then they have iii and iv who are not on the album but who perform live with them.

[@bmsimp]

This is without a doubt my favorite song on the album. Love the double ending in Take Me Back to Eden and Euclid, but this song is just spectacular.

[@altcontroller5211]

people dont understand how good sleep token really is

[@jadeH23.16]

You gotta check out, "the offering", or "higher" next! So beautiful, its from their first album sundowning (2019) i go back too so often! Trust me even if you dont do reactions to them, i honestly think you need to check it out! your comment kyle about the music is like a walm blanket, this album i find really does the most for me! Their 2nd album this place will become your tomb, is an amazing album as well. All of sleep tokens music just has such raw, polished quality. Each song i feel so deeply like no other band has done for me. Ive also done drawings of their bass and guitarst (iii and iv) and they have actually seen it and liked it! Its means so much to me that a band that "hides their faces" can interact and move people, without even needing to say what their intentions are for their music! Seriously this band i just love so much, so glad your getting into them! Eric i recon you would love "dark signs" off the album sundowning. :)

[@RVKZ_]

Please continue to react to the whole album, u guys are great and so is Vessel and the whole crew! Worship.

[@majinally3527]

it’s the way vessel says “darlin” and “make it real” for me☝🏾😩

[@rbs95]

Loving these reactions guys! You're quickly becoming my favourite music reaction channel and you guys reacting to Sleep Token, which is my favourite band right now, is so good. Don't see many people pointing this out, but I am absolutely obsessed with the key change at 11:08. It's hard to put into words, but if you listen through from the breakdown at 10:47, that key change just hits like a truck and makes that section of the song sound so grand and orchestral, like something out of a movie soundtrack. It's such a simple thing but every time I hear it when I listen to this song I get goosebumps.

[@HowieStephens]

Oh man yes, absolutely. That little big moment completely makes the whole song for me, it's perfect

[@morganjones2744]

I'd say it wouldn't be over the top to say their lyrics are poetry-- the way its spoken, the waiting, the use of space to create meaning--- that is poetry. Music on top of it? there is a reason that so many of us get chills listening to so many of Sleep Token songs.

[@gerardomorales4078]

I can't count how many times I've listened to this song and watched reactions to it and it just becomes more and more of a masterpiece. Great reaction guys. Instant Sub. Worship.

[@gerardomorales4078]

I also agree that if they would have repeated that rap section as another verse it would have been amazing to vibe out to that musically genius section, but there is a method to their madness. This was definitely and more genre-progressive track like TMBTE. Whatever their recipe, keep serving up the plates, Sleep Token, 'cuz I'm gobbling this sh*t UP!

[@kelliekennedy9986]

This group feeds my neuro divergence. The layers feed my emotions.

[@IVismyfav]

this!

[@FreeAtlas.]

Absolutely love your guys reactions and that you guys talk about the lyrics and how you’re feeling as the song goes along. Also; dying at Eric’s shirt

[@papaxci2567]

could watch you guys all day. such amazing chemistry together. thank you for these reactions ☺

[@DataLupus]

what I absolutely love about Sleep Token and this album in general is that you never know what you're going to get and then they give you what you want AND something you never knew you wanted and they blend it together perfectly 😅

[@STXErad]

The entire album is Golden, and "Are you Really Okay? " Is Very Emotional

[@extremelywhitegirl2543]

I love this band so much. They are my favorite! I've been reacting to them every week! They have really made music exciting again.

[@vegas272007]

OMG YES, I was out of OH and missed this yesterday. Best way to start relaxing on Sunday eve back

[@randomisgood5188]

So glad you guys did this one. One of my favorites!

[@Thepunki26]

What this band does is out of this world 🌌

[@DanielaLacerda]

Ascencionism is one of my fav in the album, in the same Vore, this 2 is so amazing, i cant choose for real ♥

[@eilselp11]

Vessel is my king of pain, it's sad to know someone else understands, but i thank them for displaying their solidarity .❤

[@urfvsuthrngal318]

Love yalls reactions to this album ! This is one of my favorites it hits so hard in the feels

[@notaphish]

Love how intensely into these lyrics you guys get - y'all appreciate the heck out of it! Love to see it!

[@DMCG1551]

Just found your channel and you guys are phenomenal at this. Love it.

[@Bam_Boozler]

Wow the lyrics & the rhythm & the tone of his voice is just amazing. Thank you for doing this video. This is my 1st time hearing this particular artist and I've enjoyed it tremendously. Keep up the great work!

[@valesweetgirl]

I freaking adore sleep token 💕, I love your reaction guys

[@steven.r98]

Glad you guys enjoyed it!! You're gonna love the rest of the album too :)

[@katelynromo6209]

YESSSS!!! Thank y’all for this one!!! ❤❤

[@frostfang1]

its been super fun watching you guys succumb to the beauty of sleep token.

[@shelbyevansek7702]

A song to check out is Bloodsport and the live version "from the room below and the covers he has done. The live ones are just pure emotion from his voice and absolutely heart wrenching. But Bloodsport is my new current favorite from their first album (deluxe album has the covers)

[@arcadeeditsyt]

Thanks for using my videos, I love this band so much I’m glad you both have discovered them

[@xoDemize]

Every single song in this album is incredible and I’ve listened to it front to back numerous times

[@micahwithabeard]

lol Eric that shirt is awesome.

[@10ekrom]

Love how the song goes from ballad with piano, rap break, to all out metal breakdown. So, so good. Their signature really! Every single song I am impressed by II's creativity in using the drum kit to write and perform. He uses digital drumming mixed with the full regular set up. He mixes RnB/hip hop beats with Metal and it's just sooooo good.

[@drsquatch9908]

The Apparition is what you want...and what you need !!!

[@davidgodfrey4168]

It’s a banger of a song. Also, love your reactions and just wanna hang with you guys!

[@EmilyRobertson-jm6uu]

Easily the best reaction channel i have ever came across, I have thoroughly enjoyed every single video I've watched, keep doing yo thang!!

[@lauriwest435]

WOW!! Another great one!

[@charlottemary86]

Amazing reaction. I love your channel and I suggest Euclid, Aqua Regia for a mellow song, and The Offering - Vore if you want something heavy! Can't wait for more.

[@clevername1349]

"They're like a warm blanket"... with holes in it.

[@frostbitefade424]

?

[@iwad4]

I’ve been waiting for this for a while

[@emsysuffs]

The goosebumps this gives me every time. This live was so intense. Everyone was crying and hugging and dancing a screaming. Just epic.

[@jeremybentley6136]

Sorry but you 2 threw me into their rabbit hole of a very dope discography they have. Can't wait for you to still get everything they have. This track in particular got me hooked and I still gravitate to it. 🔥😢😎💯

[@TheHotDingo]

You guys are awesome! Also...Sleep Token is just....phenomenal. #worship

[@F13thvoorhees]

You guys gotta hit "The Apparition" next, so many amazing hooks 🙌🏻

[@nickwelch3649]

Vore with lyric video. Such a heavy song lyrically and instrumentaly. Granite for a more flow centric melody with rock

[@Enigma77Reviews]

One of my favourites the lyrics hit you so hard. I totally get what Eric saying as an alternative metalhead that listens and appreciates different genres I love Typo Negative and Steel does have that depth to his music. Vessel is a lyrical god multi talented and always in tune with his inner self. Ps love watching you guys ❤

[@Tapac78]

This whole album is fire.... Vessels voice is so damn hypnotic to me. Side note... LMFAO love your shirt Eric.... hahahaahaha

[@lush-synapse]

IT NEVER HURTS ENOUGH

[@michaelmilne5282]

I have no words...absolute perfection!

[@ashleyberryhill1776]

I love yalls reaction! Yall should do Rain next!! 😁 It's gooooood!

[@healeychantel]

Granite was the first one I heard from this album. Loved it, too! Short, but great!

[@thisguy709]

One of my top three favorites from sleep token and one of the most beautifully painful songs ever

[@thesweet1982]

I fell down the rabbit hole I love this song so much

[@GropingWings2007]

love you guys and your reactions🤟😠🤟

[@TheFlagnard2]

Worship!

[@christiantaylorbordelon]

This is in my top 3 favorite songs from them.

[@Spidarys]

Love the reactions guys! I'd recommend "Sugar" as a different kind of ride from the band staying in a mostly R&B pocket but it's hard to go wrong with a good portion of their discography.

[@chelsalee2023]

Beautiful and heartbreaking perfection ❤️❤️

[@brandonpettyjohn3879]

I couldn’t put my finger on the type o negative for a solid couple days when I first heard it but you got it right on the spot. And you even called it before it actually got to that Christian woman spot! Love y’all’s reactions to some amazing music!

[@indicamberr]

This was sick as hell 🔥

[@josefgordon7712]

Took me a second to get this one cause the rest of the album is so overwhelming. Such great moments in this one 🎼

[@bradhend]

This band if perfect for the two of you. The hip hop head gets all the lyricism you could ask for and of course the metal head get's a pleasant departure from the typical metal, but it's still there.

[@B-rad37]

You are correct. The singer vessel does all the writing and recording with the exception of drums. The drummer II does all of those. The guitarist and bassist are live only. The bassist has been there from the first live show. The guitarist is now the 3rd one. They seem to be set now though.

[@LOKISX]

Good reaction vid here guys thanks.

[@iang9975]

i know im bouncing over a bunch of vids rn, i just love yalls reactions, i think the black lit lyric reverences vessels identity with his other group black lit canopy

[@norahdenovan8658]

Masterpiece ❤

[@iwad4]

Yessssssss

[@carlosm9111]

3:44 - I've been calling him Peter Steele since I first heard them and you're the only other person I've seen call this out. Love it

[@Sp1keSama]

"That didnt hurt me enough" lmao I deeply relate with this

[@jablinzky9112]

Sleep Token is the next big new thing and I am so fricking pumped about it!

[@garrettsodroskymusic]

5:56 you guys are both on the exact same page without really saying anything to each other. love it.

[@chibi0vampyre030]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS more worship! I heavily recommend Sugar and the Apparition!

[@jessicar5748]

Eric I didn’t notice your shirt until 4 minutes in 😂😂😂🤣 Nice