surprising soundtrack for an OP bossfight | First time Reaction/Analysis to SLEEP TOKEN "Alkaline"

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Today's video is a first time reactionalysis to Sleep Token. Join me in breaking down their song "Alkaline". It's a banger.
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[@paulroberts4667]

Boy, you've found a giant rabbit hole to descend! Bloodsport (from the room below) is a stunning piano driven ballad, that really shows his emotional vocal chops!!

[@blackv00d00]

Yes, we definitely need an analysis of Blood Sport, specifically the From the Room Below live take!

[@jen.g.]

Agreed! That performance is SO raw and painful.

[@jiggygtr]

🙏🏻

[@danielortegam]

I’m glad someone said this!

[@TexAirUh07]

came here to say just this. It rivals Corey Taylor’s Snuff acoustic performance as one of the greatest emotional vocal showings of all time.

[@ayejimbae8068]

“What genre do they belong to” Oh honey, get ready for a very deep dive. Worship. 🖤

[@3Darkblade3]

I think bloodsport the version from the room below where he plays piano and sings would be great. He shows some of the range in his voice and piano skills. Thanks for checking out sleep token. Worship. (Sleep Token thing) 😅

[@kcguardian]

Have a look at Will Ramos's cover of Hypnotize, the deathcore man has some serious skills on display there.

[@The0sidewinder]

this band is Djent. it's subgenre of progressive metal, guitar technique is very different. If you want more melancholic singing try Antimatter - Uniformed & Black.

[@jonathanwatson5818]

Liliac- Not Afraid (Official Music Video) Extended Version.

[@paulriddle7818]

Welcome back!!

[@larispegmail]

Welcome back

[@jvoxfox]

Thanks so much for your patience everyone! I hope you enjoyed the video :)

[@bbig438]

thank you for not giving up on us and disappearing into the Ether! We know you live a busy life so, Welcome Back :)

[@kevinwalsh691]

Where have been? I hope everything is ok

[@capstan50g]

Welcome back, Julia! We've missed you terribly. We're just no good at it. :D

[@gaboelexo]

This is why i love your channel, you go out of the confort zone and look or good music, good stuff

[@leonc100]

OMG welcome back. We missed you! ❤️

[@nathanmellott2262]

Sleep Token is incredible. If you want more of them I would suggest Atlantic and Hypnosis to listen to next!!

[@RenThraysk]

And the demon pig squealer (Will Ramos) covered Hypnosis too... it's a fun watch as well.

[@nathanmellott2262]

@@RenThraysk Will's cover is really great, I was actually really surprised by his clean singing ability. There is just something about Vessel's voice that is almost ethereal, and I feel like it would be super hard to replicate

[@RenThraysk]

@@nathanmellott2262 Yeah, just mentioned it because imagine some people will be curious as to what it'd sound like.

[@theopinson3851]

Or Blood Sport!

[@Andrew_-nr7zt]

Or The offering and Higher

[@ChaseCarneson]

You're one of the best to every do it. Glad to have you back doing the damn thing. Especially happy to see Sleep Token. Definitely one of my favourite finds on the channel and you've now given me even more reason to love them.

[@Badzad31]

Eyyyy, cool to see you here! Shouldve expected you'd show up on her ST vid. Hope you're well! Oh, and Worship.

[@frederikfeyen3436]

Insane band can't define their genre tbh they have a genre of their own, The offering is a perfect song to get it all from them

[@joejacklin3831]

They don't do genres. When people ask me what genre they are, I tell them to listen to "Jaws," "Atlantic," "The Love You Want," "The Offering," and "Higher" and then come back and tell me what genre they think they are.

[@flynnedwards]

@@joejacklin3831 For that reason, I would probably say the lean into prog, simply because they are so diverse. However, calling them prog limits them into a certain aesthetic that I don't think represents what they are as a band

[@grahambullman]

Welcome to the Sleep Token rabbit hole. Alkaline not the best for a first reaction IMO. As mentioned by others Atlantis and Hypnosis are great, and The offering which first pulled me into them. Fall for me is also unique. The drummer also has a couple of playthroughs on youtube for your interest, but maybe not for reactions as no vocals.

[@darkjoedickie]

Check out Blood Sport (From the Room Below) for a vocal and piano only dive into Sleep Token. Alkaline was my first ST song too. There are so many great songs on their current album it's had to recommend just one. Also, don't let the culty stuff around the band steer you away. Gimmicks work better than they should...

[@pintsize6662]

This! For all the feels...

[@Itsfrawgdawg]

This needs to get pushed up to the top. Def my fav song from them.

[@heroblaze2]

As for their genre… You perfectly nailed it! They are undefinable. This song really let their drummer shine, you can see this clearly in II’s drum play through on their channel which I loved because he is amazing. The band is based around members that no one knows who they are (to let us focus solely on the music) and they worship the deity Sleep and their songs all revolve around this in same way. This band is a rabbit hole and they just get better and better the more you listen to them.

[@Tessa167]

You're back! Admire your nerdiness and your passion. Thanks! learned a lot especially when you added a diagram of vocal tract like that:) Stay safe

[@UmbraLyrel]

I recommend "High Water", from the same band ^^ I discovered them with that song first, and it was like travelling to another PLANET. It made me fall in love with them.

[@Dave.M.23]

I think one of their songs that really showcases his vocals is “High Water.” I simply do not get sick of listening to it, it gives you much more of a sense of satisfaction at the end of the song compared to alkaline where its leaving you wanting more.

[@leonc100]

These guys kill it. Check out “Sugar” by Sleep Token. It’s even better. Freaking amazing.

[@flynnedwards]

Sugar is definitely one of my favourites. Good choice!

[@KozakuraRabbit]

It’s one of my favorites as well! It showcases the higher part of his range well.

[@fredrikmagnusson6469]

To this song i imagine a reversed "Beauty and the Beast" music video, like the Beast singing this alone is his chambers after being a monster in front of Beauty.

[@JinofskiYaBoi]

god yes, Julia is back, and Sleep Token getting the praise they deserve

[@joejacklin3831]

Julia!! I'm so glad you're back. And that you're returning with a reaction to my very favorite band. Sleep Token isn't just a band. They are a life altering experience. The emotional heights and depths they bring their followers to is something that cannot be described with words They are a British-based collective of musicians who expertly blend elements of rock, metal, hip hop, blues, gospel and ambient sounds in a way that a lot of us have been waiting for...for a very long time. Vessel, vocalist and creative force behind the group, is truly remarkable. He's the cloaked, masked individual in the chair (the overpowered boss fight, as you referred to him lol). He appears in most of their videos (notably, not in the video for "Fall For Me," and we only see his old mask in the "Jaws" video). He's part Jeff Buckley, part Chris Cornell and part Dan Smith. He writes everything except the drums and all of the artistic elements are his brainchild. You'll find most of the lyrics and songs are about heartache, unrequited love, etc. Vessel's muse is his previous partner from the project he was in before forming Sleep Token. Most of the video concepts he has come up with thus far seem to depict moments and imagery of life, death and rebirth, and the struggle to maintain one's being and soul. The character of Vessel, shown to have some variation of telekinesis/resistance to harm in this video, is shown in the video for "The Love You Want" to be vulnerable to a mortal wound from "the object of my desire" mentioned in this song, only to be reborn during that video's conclusion. So, take all of that for what you will lol. II is a generational talent on drums. He plays with an unmatched combination of passion, ferocity, accuracy and groove. He's the true superstar of this band. They have released several of his solo playthroughs that are worth a watch simply because they showcase his mindblowing ability (for "Hypnosis," "Alkaline," and "Mine"). They perform in cloaks and masks, and thus far, have been able to keep to a minimum the number of people who know their true identities. Their stage show is phenomenal, with heavy investment in lights, pyro, smoke, and an accompanying three-piece female choir. As fas as I know, Vessel and II are the only full time members of the band, and the guitarist and bassist are touring musicians similar to the unnamed ghouls in Ghost. However, I have heard rumors that one or both of them may now both be official members. Like most things, the group keeps that kind of thing pretty close to the chest. Sleep Token's best work includes the songs "Atlantic," "Hypnosis," "Jaws," "The Offering," "Higher," "Blood Sport," "The Love You Want," "Sugar," "Mine," "High Water," "Fall For Me," and "The Night Does Not Belong to God," although they don't have a bad song. Because only a handful of their songs have official videos, I would recommend "Jaws," "Blood Sport," and "The Love You Want" as additional choices to do reactions to. "Atlantic," "Hypnosis," "The Offering," and "Higher" are all breathtaking works, but only have Visualizer style videos. I implore you to keep listening to Vessel sing. You're in for an experience. Welcome to Sleep Token :) We've been waiting for you. If you or anyone else have any questions about them, I'm happy to answer. :) I think you'll find I'm a particularly good source when it comes to this group.

[@UnXplainable1]

There is SO much more. Alkaline was my introduction to this band, too, and it left me with that same feeling of needing more, but you’ve heard just a sliver of this band’s abilities and Vessel’s vocal range. Take your pick: High Water, The Offering, Atlantic, Hypnosis, Calcutta, Blood Sport, Nazareth, Sugar, Give, Higher, Telomeres, Descending - heck, their whole catalog is a clinic in vocal range and god-tier drumming. Worship.

[@missbramley8663]

I think the best song for his vocals is Thier new one, aqua regia, his tone is just stunning, but also Sugar and Jaws for me got me hooked. I'm a singer and most of my music preference is based on the vocals, and ST are by far...very far the best...and he sounds exactly the same live as well, such a fantastic vocalist.

[@Sylinn]

I saw them in Brisbane a few months ago, It was mesmerising. Also yes their drummer is absolutely unreal!

[@DanceBisboDance]

The queen is back!

[@EetYajKundorp]

As much as the vocals are pretty heavily produced, “Fall For Me” is an incredible song by Sleep Token. Imogen Heap vibes 100%

[@ItsEefs]

This is an amazing band.. if ya want.. their song Jericho is so good.. and you'd be able to hear more of his range.

[@joshuataylor4018]

Sleep Token - Nazareth is a good one to give a listen. They have a very interesting style and honestly don’t really fit in just one particular genre of music, imo

[@GernickKuik]

Great to see you again, wonderful that it's a Sleep Token track! My first intro was The Love You Want but if you want to know more about Vessel's voice, definitely check out Blood Sport (from The Room Below), it's just him on a piano

[@martyneastty9546]

What I love about Sleep Token is the messages told within each song. Each song has its own genre. The album sundowning is very much a introduction to the band and the variety of styles they can deliver. The mystery behind vessel (vocalist) gives the band this darker feel. I find the band is well delivered and well thought out. My fav band around at the moment. So glad you experienced the awaking of Sleep Token. Two songs I would consider listening to off the first album is sugar and dark signs.

[@The_Horse-leafs_Cabbage]

I love how dynamic his voice is, from those rich lows to some falsetto highs in other songs. The instruments are no joke either... Ranging from atmospheric electronics to chugging, abyssal downtuned guitars--and the drummer is the king.

[@JB-mh5xy]

Gotta listen to The Summoning lol Vessel hits some HIGH ass highs.

[@oviate1]

This band is so amazing. Vessel is easily one of the best voices in music right now. You need to check out Bloodsport (from the Room Below) to really hear the beautiful pain he puts forth.

[@ryanfrazier3781]

I'd definitely recommend "The Offering", "Jaws", and "Hypnosis" as good places to start.

[@DigitalMechanic2]

I just found your channel and I really like your reactions and analysis. That's why I'm also confused as to why you haven't reviewed more Sleep Token. Throughout my life I've seen Pink Floyd, Dio, Rush, Journey, U2 and countless other great bands live... in the last 30 years I never wanted to see any band live more than Sleep Token. I got my wish on May 20, 2024 in Philadelphia - they were beyond amazing. I watched you dissect Spiritbox's "Ultraviolet" (another band I can't wait to see live) and you talked about layering and subtleties; things that Sleep Token also uses in ingenious ways. Please, if you even read comments on your older posts: review more Sleep Token!: Bloodsport (from the room below - not the studio version), Ascenionism, Telomeres, Higher... or just close your eyes and point at any song on any of their albums or singles... NOTE: The earliest recording (Thread the Needle) demonstrates what Vessel used to sound like, over the 7 years since then his vocals have become more articulate and nuanced. While I like Alkaline, I'd say there are more elaborate displays of his vocal prowess... I understand about "wanting more"; that's typical Sleep Token, although "Euclid" is an almost Journey-like anthem of resolution to their trilogy of albums. It would be premature to judge Sleep Token by Alkaline alone. Hearing "Take Me Back to Eden" live was a very intense experience and I would venture to say if you listened to it you might think it was too short (even though the runtime is over 8 minutes). I defy anyone to think that song is too long after hearing it. Vessel joins so many other versatile and unique vocalists and musicians like Courtney LaPlant, Ronnie Radke and so many others. Btw: That "arachnid" prancing as a shadow in the window on Alkaline? if you look closely, it's actually the shadow of a branch-creature, not a spider... Still creepy! I look forward to more of your reviews! Great work Julia!

[@bbig438]

youre back! this makes me so happy you cant even fathom :) we missed our Julia! as for the song, its ok. ive never heard of Sleep Token before so youre introducing me to them so i cant help with your questions towards the end lmao. not the worst band but im def more into harder rock. all the same, this was satisfying to watch because well.... ITS A JULIA VIDEO WOOHOO!

[@paulroberts4667]

You should try the songs higher and the offering

[@edgarfilipe23]

hypnosis too , the dynamics in that one are so good

[@twitchfetish]

Sleep Token has been my obsession since their last album came out. You HAVE to check out The Love You Want for 1: the a capella vocal layering, 2: the cinematography and 3: the choreography. It's stuuuuuunnning

[@flynnedwards]

The Love You Want also has some really sick instrumental stuff in it. One of my favourites!

[@Aps3FanBoy]

Fall for me

[@13kellyr]

Yes I love The Love You Want 😍🔥

[@Void-Realm]

Gosh the love you want means so much to me. Such an amazing song. The music video is beautiful with the dance fighting.

[@FlyingJustToFall]

In my opinion - Among the top 100 songs of all time. EVERYTHING about this song hits hard.

[@KozakuraRabbit]

Welcome back! And if you want another Sleep Token song to check out, Hypnosis is a great one.

[@BishieBishie]

Glad I commented Sleep Token a bunch of times. My personal list of songs to try, Sugar, Bloodsport, The Offering, Hypnosis, Atlantic, Bloodsport (live piano one), Jaws. I will just stop there.

[@Hyperblade79]

Hell yes! I have been so excited for your thoughts on this band because they are just so interesting and wonderfully complex! The love you want, Scars, Gods, Blood Sport, Altlantic are just a few songs that live rent free in my head. Hypnosis is also an amazing song AND our sweet demon child Will Ramos did a cover of this song too which I'd recommend if you want something different from Will!

[@oldmanjimh3165]

QUESTION: 2 years ago you said your extreme vocalist friend would be happy to join you and explain Jinjer's Tatiana vocals. Will it EVER happen?

[@thedefiant4196]

Great analysis of a killer band & song. I have a suggestion, an unconventional one, but give it a listen anyways it's Sleep Token, & band called 'Loathe', with a song titled "Is It Really You?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5jMn4ebnZ2oatE a song originally done only by 'Loathe', however in this version it's featuring frontman 'Vessel' from Sleep Token on vocals and I think it's really good & would love to hear your thoughts on it.

[@collierpeoples1918]

You def need to checkout Hypnosis now especially for soaring vocals, love Sleep Token!! Worship! Also you need to watch Bloodsport (From the Room Below) just Vessel and his piano, its hauntingly beautiful! II the drummer has an amazing drum playthrough of this and Hypnosis as well enjoy.

[@LeviathanSenpai]

I have just found you and I'm so gutted you haven't done anymore Sleep Token songs, its such a big rabbit hole!

[@alexiacoburn1166]

Please can you do "Masterpiece" by Motionless In White!! They've just released a motion picture collection version because of it's success, and it's an absolutely phenomenal song!

[@imaquis8368]

Gotta do The Summoning, Aqua Regia / any of the new singles tbh they are all great. The Love You Want is from the same album as Alkaline which is another great one .

[@mlmosok]

Welcome back, we missed you 😁 I would love to see you react & analyse Spiritbox - constance Its a great song and very different from other songs they do

[@ChevySSR]

The songs from their first album "sundowning" are more varied vocally, I'd recommend checking out higher, sugar, blood sport, or the night does not belong to god.

[@kykiske4]

I've been absolutely in love with this band for like 2 years now they are my number 1 but I think you need to listen to high water that song really shows his vocal talent and range! Loved the reaction!!! 😁😁

[@lessthanzero2680]

I've been suggesting Sleep Token to you for a year lol. Glad you finally came around!

[@justsomenormalguywithanorm2520]

By any chance, could you maybe check out "first take unravel" by Tk? His way so sing his songs is just incredible and unique. He got a really special Voice, like I think you have not seen before. If you do, thank you so much, would love to see your reaction to it. Keep up doing those fun videos. Always I see them, I just have to smile. Idk

[@Badzad31]

Glad to see you back! Awesome analysis. There's loads of folks recommending songs, but I'm going to say if you want to revisit Sleep Token, you legitimately cannot go wrong with any choice of song. Having said that, if you want something that demonstrates vocals, Blood Sport(from the room Below) is a solo piano/vocal version of one of their songs, you get a VERY clear look at his voice. Alternatively, High Water or Hypnosis.

[@metasolo1222]

You’re right…the drummer slaps. He’s driving this presentation. II rocks.

[@kanelsjj2960]

I definitely think you should check out Will Ramos (of Lorna shore) cover of hypnosis by sleep tokens. Believe me when I say you won't be disappointed.

[@_.gray._]

Sleep Token is a genre-defying experience, and you could pick pretty much any song and get a totally different experience. For some great vocal performances (all of them), try out any of these: Calcutta, The Way That You Were, Levitate, Take Aim, Say That You Will, Blood Sport (From the Room Below), Shelter (From The Room Below), Atlantic, The Love You Want, and/or Missing Limbs. It's actually really hard to pick a particular vocal performance from Vessel (the lead singer), but I'd honestly go with Blood Sport (From the Room Below) because it's gorgeous and personal. By the way, if you like their drummer, there are some play-through videos they uploaded just recently. I'd go with Like That just because the instrumental is ear candy.

[@archonuk1497]

Would love to see more Sleep Token check out Atlantic, Bloodsport (live from the room below) or Hypnosis

[@mikeormoab]

Please do Hypnosis, guaranteed you'll have that 'more' that you wanted :)

[@yusufavcl1904]

You should check cem adrian summertime live his sound amazing. I wait for it this video

[@07bently]

I found you a great rendition of Ain't too proud to beg you will like its under this title What's the secret to the Motown sound? Is it the food?

[@kevinbrown3082]

Vessel, the name the singer goes by, has an incredible range. This does not show him at his best. Although for this particular song, it’s spot on. His falsetto, head voice is a wonder.

[@KozakuraRabbit]

Sugar is a song where he’s almost entirely in falsetto and he makes it work well.

[@DontWorryImAPilot]

Three songs you could check out to get more Sleep Token that I think would also make for great reaction videos: 1. "Bloodsport" is a great Sleep Token song. It's also a good one for a vocal reaction video, I think. There are two versions of the song: the album version and the "from the room below" piano&vocal version. Maybe a great opportunity to compare/contrast the vocal technique versus the musical context. 2. "The Love You Want" is the most incredible thing the band has done in my opinion. Musically, vocally, lyrically, visually...I get goosebumps every single time after hundreds of listens. 3. "Fall For Me" is an amazingly brilliant song but is maybe less perfect for a vocal-coach-style reaction video. The vocals are pretty effected. Possibly still a great reaction video for you but maybe more in a vocal layering/concept/arrangement focus and less in the vocal tone realm. Either way, everything from their last two albums (Sundowning and This Place Will Become Your Tomb) is sprinkled with lots of twists and turns vocally, musically, and lyrically. If you liked this I think you'll love the band and find a lot of value in doing a deep dive of the records. Great video, Julia!

[@v3n0m0usxviper2]

you would love Atlantic. The singer "Vessel" actually plays the piano and some guitar. Also the songs that are "from the room below" are really cool, theyre more of a acoustic setting and his voice shines more in those songs.

[@flynnedwards]

Hell yeah! I love Sleep Token! To introduce some different recommendations than what have already been suggested: Higher, Sugar, Like That, The Offering are all really good vocally

[@jared_bliss2253]

His range is actually quite crazy, if you listen to take aim you can hear the real high notes all the way down to these low ones

[@TomBeld]

The Offering, Sugar and Blood Sport are some of my favorites :).

[@jamesy1979]

You were like Kirsten Dunst in Interview With A Vampire “I want more”

[@waifumilkers109]

for this mans' voice, I'd recommend Calcutta to showcase his range

[@goldenruletv7301]

I am just getting into Sleep Token. Impressive band.

[@L_W748]

Would love to see your reaction to The Summoning or Chokehold!

[@AlEbnereza]

I’m just glad you’re back. Carry on. ❤️

[@metanick1837]

you should react to the offering, blood sport and hypnosis by sleep token

[@Timline69]

Please please please do their new song the Summoning!!!!!

[@razhyel_]

alot of the difference in singing is just dialect or accent of the ppl... idk.. it depends so hard on just learning the language instead of singing

[@KozakuraRabbit]

You can hear his accent stick out here, iirc he’s from England but I could be wrong.

[@Comicdude205]

The rabbit hole for this band is deep ..but my god it amazing

[@mikey13086]

I started off literally liking 1 song from the band for a few weeks. gave them another chance a few months later and it started to grow on me. now im obsessed.

[@teion.]

I've been deeply in love with Vessel's vocal timbre for years now and it's a wonderfully fresh breath of air hearing an expert breakdown on the nuances of his voice.

[@JustGerryNow]

I agree with other comments that if you want to hear more of his vocals, "Blood Sport (from the room below)" is a live piano arrangement. Another good one is Atlantic! They just released two singles, Chokehold and The Summoning, that showcase the full range of his vocals. Also Sleep Token more or less actively refuses to fit one genre haha they create good music, genres be damned

[@calebhawk6868]

Should definitely do more Sleep Token. There's a surprising amount of musical influences in their stuff that ranges everywhere from synth pop to jazz surprisingly coherently, and he has a lot of really great vocals. Alkaline is honestly a pretty simple song as far as most of their stuff goes.

[@user-hy5cm5xb4t]

I am so so glad that you finally found them lmao, i would suggest you check out Chokehold next and Bloodsport (from the room below). Sugar is another one, that doesn't get the credit it desirves, but it is every bit as amazing as everything else they do, so if you like you can hear that too. Anyway, as always, awesome reaction/analysis and i can't wait to see which one you choose next

[@tskwerl]

Bloodsport (From the Room Below).

[@justinmurray8500]

Oh man. You're gonna love these guys. They're about the epitome of music you can FEEL. And so talented. I would recommend Bloodsport (from the room below), high water, higher, the way that you were, Atlantic, distraction, the love you want, missing limbs, jaws ugggh so many

[@juliusrytsy7177]

Sleep token is my favorite number one so I would recomend Atlantic or High water

[@bighouse1695]

I have never heard this song or band before I watched this. But I’m always willing to listen something that you’re reacting to Julia. I liked it a lot, I’m going to pull it up on Apple Music and just listen and see if it still resonates. Love your voice also Julia! I’m going to search if you have some music also. If not point me to where I can listen or do some singing videos. I’d be so excited for those. Thanks for sharing this reaction!

[@alexcorti1002]

You're back!!!!!! So cool to see you're doing fine !! :)

[@enriqueriveravelado6533]

Awesome reaction Julia, your insights on Vessel's vocal performance are enlightening. If you want to discover more of them I would recommend Calcutta, Jaws or any song from the room below. They're simply put, amazing artists.

[@Mass-produced]

Great band. Been waiting for you to react to them.

[@bladedth3sis]

I first heard Alkaline from another reaction channel a few months ago and I LOVE it. I've heard every song they have released now and I just want more.

[@Widetrackband]

Great review! Sleep Token is just phenomenal. Virtually every song is great. That said, you’re going to get a lot of people requesting you listen to stuff from the new album and its processor (Sundowning), but their first EP is absolutely revelatory, IMO. One of the most amazing things to ever be released in the history of things being released. Their songs, Jaws and Calcutta, are equally extraordinary. Happy rabbit hole traveling!

[@michaelrichard1320]

Why no more Sleep Token reactions?

[@revell7156]

6:49 is how women feel when they meet me.

[@FaTeRaptile]

You chose the weakest song for the first time checking Sleep Token, so i would highly recommend Jaws, Nazareth, Atlantic and Blood Sport!

[@commandoprofail2]

Definitely should check out "Bloodsport (from the room below)" by them. Its one of their more emotional songs with amazing vocals, or "The Love You Want". Both are great!

[@eliasd.dgonzalez]

BLOODSPORT THE ROOM BELOW 🙏

[@deseer1564]

Can I just say how enjoyable it is to watch you react through your expressions when you're really digging an element or full composition. I'll never not enjoy watching your reactions as someone that's truly invested in a craft.

[@Zambad]

Thank you for helping bring Sleep Token to your wider audience, they definitely deserve more exposure! Like many others have pointed out here, Alkaline, while an absolute banger, is definitely not the best first impression song as it's very much built around those neutral vocals Vessel rarely uses that much. I like to suggest Atlantic as a great showcase and first impression song as Vessel displays way more range in that and the song includes almost all musical styles the band likes to build around. Other suggestions would be Jaws for more of those sweet drums, The Offering for a song that pretty much created their initial larger following and Higher, one of my personal favourites. Also also there are Missing Limbs and Blood Sport, the latter even having a piano+vocals-only version ("from the room below"), for a more isolated vocal approach, which I highly recommend because Vessel's voice is very unique. The band likes to blend different styles and different songs can sometimes have very differening styles from the rest. Polarizing examples include Fall For Me (vocals and vocal effects only) and Gods (probably their heaviest song). As for the main character in the video: That's Vessel (actually Vessel I, as in one), the frontman and vocalist of the band. All the members are anonymous and dressed and masked in that similar style, with each member named Vessel X, where X is their respective number in Roman numerals. I'm late because KZbin somehow decided I don't need to get this video suggested to me even though Sleep Token has been my number one band for over a year now. I have also seen this heartbreaking trend of KZbin not showing reactions to them that much (i.e. seemingly abnormally low views in comparison) and I think it might be due to the horror and violence themes in some of their videos, like this one... Hope that doesn't discourage you! This band deserves more analysing! An extra artist suggestion: Since we're diving into unique voices with Sleep Token, I can't not mention Leprous. Their vocalist, Einar, has the most unique male voice I know and they're criminally under-represented in the KZbin space. Good first impressions include their songs Castaway Angels, Distant Bells, Below and Alleviate. Okay, this comment become waaay longer than I intented, but you've struck a musical soft spot of mine with this band.

[@jackal242]

Why do you only react to songs you like? Why can't we hear some really bad performances? Aren't there lessons to be learned from people doing it wrong? Could you please do Machine Gun Kelly on the Howard Stern show covering System of a Down's "Aerials"? It's soooo bad. Sooooooo bad.

[@Stormsfury777]

Nice 🙂. Will Ramos (yes, the Will Ramos from Lorna Shore) covered this band's song Hypnosis and his cleans are absolutely amazing on it)

[@JariJuslin]

The thing with Sleep Token is that if you want to hear something completely different, just pick any other song from the same album. No two songs are the same, and rarely even consist of same set of genres.