This one SETS THE BAR!!! | Sleep Token | ASCENSIONISM | Rapper Reaction | COMMENTARY

[@earthscorcher]

"please don't be it.. NO" - all of us the first time we heard this song 😂

[@Qwackin604]

The levitation my soul does when Vessel screams "You're gonna watch me Ascend" is unmatched

[@NyckulasLowe]

LEGIT!!! EVERY. DAMN. TIME. 🤘

[@venomstellium]

Did you get a chance yet to catch it live? When I tell you this man rearranged my literal dna the night I heard him scream that lyric into my SOUL… just?!?! Genuinely. To quote “I am altered” 🤣🤣

[@Qwackin604]

No, I cant afford to travel for a show and they havent played close enough to me ​@venomstellium

[@sarahbrice6282]

I have been listening to Sleep Token for over 2 years now, I LOVE seeing people react to them for the first time❤ believe it or not, they sound just as amazing, almost better live❤❤

[@shilohivy4590]

Same. It’s such a delicious rabbit hole to go down

[@ndnd2023]

Cabt wait for uk tour later this year.

[@shadehopper8359]

​@ndnd2023 just went to one of theirs in America in May and I'm already ready for them to come back around 😂

[@jeffreylindenmoyer4550]

They are the best concert I've ever been too. They are so good live

[@midwestmulisha820]

I’d say it’s better, they sound great, but the atmosphere is just next level

[@almizzyracing8004]

My wife and I saw them live in May. This song is even better live. He hits all of those notes LIVE! The guy is wealth of talent. Vessel (the singer) writes, records, and partially produces everything except the drums, which are done by II. III and IV join them on tour. They also have 3 women that tour with them (also masked) who do the background singing. They put on an amazing show. Check out Granite, Aqua Regia, Take Me Back To Eden, Chokehold, and.... honestly, their entire catalog is fire! They don't miss!

[@countdookie6987]

The Esperas have shown their faces already, but yeah they still mask themselves when performing live

[@66slyder]

Every now and then someone comes along the music scene and just destroys it musically , this is that someone. WOWW!!!

[@ariannaherner9932]

Sleep token is baby makin metal and a spiritual awakening wrapped in a cloak of pure talent

[@poutinesteve7132]

I watch all Sleep Token reactions, and yours are top tier. Vessel is just a musical genius. Can’t wait for you to experience more

[@heatherbennett4512]

❤ if you keep reacting to sleep token us fans will show up. It seems to be a collective thing where we like watching others experience sleep token for the first time. They go back on tour in November so we're all trying to soak up as much content as possible. I saw them in April and them live is a godly experience. I can't deny I cried, haha. I subbed a while ago so just keep at it and we will show up 🙌

[@earthscorcher]

We all end up in the same place because the algorithm knows we're rabid little goblins 😂 and we share with our fellow goblins when there's a good reactor

[@heatherbennett4512]

@earthscorcher 😂😂 very true. We also love converting others into feral goblins too haha

[@miss__anthropy]

It's because Sleep Token is like an addiction, and since we can't ever experience it for the first time again, we watch reactions because we're chasing that high

[@jonlee3988]

"Granite", "Aqua Regia", "Take Me Back To Eden", "Jaws", "The Offering", "Rain", "Alkaline", "Higher"........I can keep going for a while with fire songs to react to.

[@frosty_liquid]

Might as well go with every one of their songs

[@thisiswrathspeaking2057]

​@@frosty_liquid you beat me to it

[@iPokee_]

Higher is a masterpiece, grows on you everytime

[@five_pennies]

I call Sleep Token Metal Fusion. They throw a lot of different styles into every song, but they went off the rails on The Summoning, Ascensionism, and Take Me Back to Eden. That's the next one you should check out for sure. Following that, Granite, Sugar, Alkaline (that one has an actual music video, not just a visualizer) and Blood Sport (from the room below--it's a stripped down version of the album release, and it's just Vessel and a piano. It is absolutely hauntingly beautiful). Also I really appreciate your analysis and interpretations. I always love when people who really understand music do reaction/reviews.

[@nancyasturies]

Jazz, metal, rap... etc fantásticos, brutales

[@alexandertiberius1098]

They're a heavily R&B and Garage influenced Prog-Rock band. Is Prog-Rock a really British thing or something because I hear this same discourse about their genre a lot and I've never really understood it?

[@rockchickliz2603]

Just saw them at Sonic Temple and they stole the entire festival. Amazing live! Great reaction! Much love!

[@StarStuffGal321]

Great reaction!!! They put on a great live show! This song was FIRE live!!!! I would say Take Me Back to Eden Aqua Regia The Apparaition

[@TheKittehboi]

"What the heeeeell" 😂😂😂 that intro had me the same way fr man

[@WyllowNorth]

When the song is over 7 minutes but you still want more at the end 😂 That's a sign of amazing artistry right there 🤌🏻

[@davidpoole7098]

"Let's GO!" Immediate calm piano

[@pauzeandrewind]

Lmaooo

[@UnXplainable1]

Sleep Token bends both genres and time. Not many bands can do that. Trust me, a bunch of us just time traveled with you through this one. It's really awesome that you've picked up on the Breaking Benjamin influences in the vocals. It's one of the musical touches that always stands out to me about their music. Definitely check out Take Me Back to Eden (the song) next. It's very much in the same lane as Ascensionism.

[@brezengirl]

11:40 that creepy exhale Sound and that horriffic SCREAM shatters me with goosebumbs allover every time.

[@michaeljohnson6192]

Love seeing reactions that help me relive that first time feeling of hearing a song.

[@Carnage0708]

I can't pick between this and the apparition as my fav song

[@rvalerio210]

Chokehold, Granite & Take Me Back to Eden are all dope and worth reacting too

[@michellemcmahon3344]

If this one is your favorite so far, then no doubt you have to do Take Me Back To Eden next. You might end up doing the same thing a lot of Sleep Token fans did and say,"Oh this right here is my favorite one so far."... After every song you listen to. I'm not shittin' you man, it's the truth. Every time I listened to a new Sleep Token song it would instantly take over as my new favorite. After about the 10th one I came to the conclusion that they all were my favorite one. I haven't heard a single song from them that's anything less than outstanding. So glad you're going to continue reacting to them. As soon as you said that I hit subscribe. So LET'S GOOOOOOOO!!💯🔥🤘😝🤘

[@JamieMcMinn-uq8iv]

Welcome to your new obsession. One of my favorite things is watching people find Sleep Token so I’m looking forward to watching more.

[@sladesspades]

The song Granite is a solid next step for you to take with them!

[@bridgette-1822]

You absolutely must react to Take Me Back to Eden! It’s honestly one of their best along with the two you’ve reacted to so far. Another 8 minute song that flies by!

[@monikareadztoo4550]

Best reaction I've seen in a while.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@niswonger45]

Here to Worship!🙏🏼🤘🏼

[@brezengirl]

Vessels Voice and the way he sings and pronounces words is part of the magic of their music, that makes it so intense.

[@digitalmichael]

This was a fire reaction bro! Please do more Sleep Token!

[@StephanieShearer-v3b]

Please do more! You will be amazed babe❤

[@snoozwriter]

More Sleep Token? Just subscribed. I’m along for the ride! Worship!🖤

[@Cynid33]

"Tell me you met me in past lives-past lie-past what might be eating me from the inside, darling". One of my favorite songs from these guys. You should do Rain next. Either that or Nazareth. Both are excellent songs. Rain is about love...Nazareth is about wrath

[@angelaforshee4443]

That whole album is just a masterpiece! He goes through All the emotions of losing the person you love, with each song progressing to the road back. Beautiful album!

[@martina_laray]

Watching people discovering Sleep Token is my favorite. Every song is a whole experience, it genuinely makes me so happy to see people enjoying it.

[@tommayo3212]

I loved your reactions and analysis on Sleep Token, great descriptions.

[@StephanieShearer-v3b]

“ Life is dark. Life is bright. Life is ugly. Life is beautiful. Don’t get lost in genres. They only disorient you. Music is for everyone. “ Vessel- Sleep token. 2017. A quote from the band’s frontman, Vessel. They are amazing! Please check out other tunes by them. Check out “ Take me back to Eden “.

[@StephanieShearer-v3b]

VESSEL!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@flarethecharizard648]

I absolutely loved this video; you picked up on everything I picked up & man, I felt that. Great reaction vid; I really appreciate you. New sub. ST is just unmatched right now…loved them since 2019. Glad to see others WORSHIP. 💫❤✨

[@sodcapula]

This is one of those very special groups that has nothing but BANGERS!!!

[@DeathColdBeer]

“Life is dark. Life is bright. Life is ugly. Life is beautiful. Don’t get lost in genres, they’ll only disorientate you. Music is for everyone.” -Vessel 2017

[@pauzeandrewind]

💯

[@fafavoltzgaming8351]

This song live is mind blowing.

[@WriterEvanMorgan]

Would love to see you do a deep dive into the Sleepy Bois. The Apparition and Rain would absolutely be your vibe. 😎

[@jakubzachnik1070]

The way you described how he annonciate in 3:45 was so good. That was such a great catch and such an amazing way of describing it.

[@ExpiredSoul13]

I don't know if anyone else mentioned it, but you should listen to the full Take Me Back to Eden album in order. Happy you got introduced to them!

[@LiquidThunder12]

The PERFECT reaction. Us Sleep Token fans appreciate it!

[@MrShowbound]

Seen the name a million times and never heard em... great reaction. Been cool losing my tv remote, glad your channel was running. .. OOOOOO..... THANKS for the MNSTR Clip!!! One of my favorites... sup with you and Ronnie writing 3+ min bangers, I always need to replay it.

[@TheRealSathorael]

I love these 3 (Sundowning, TPWBYT, and TMBTE) albums so much its crazy. Haven't vibed with a band this hard in a long time and its lasting for years. I'm very excited to see what happens now. Glad you're vibing to it.

[@EmoMona3]

His voice is like soul food❤❤❤

[@venomstellium]

Well, there’s a lot I could say as a fan of this band for over three years now. First to answer your question about touring, yes, they wear masks on stage to protect their identities. The vocalist is called Vessel. He’s a multi-instrumentalist as well and he writes/records not just the lyrics and vocals, but quite literally *everything* you hear on the album except for the drums. All the drum parts are written and recorded by the only other true member of the band, who is called ii. He also has some more expansive writing credits on a handful of songs in the discography, but by and large, Vessel write all but the drum parts. The drummer, ii, is in a league of his own making as well. His drumming is god-tier, and is, what I believe, what makes Sleep Token - forgive the pun - ascend above anyone that could be considered their “peers” but as you pointed out, this band bends and blends genres so smoothly and intricately, that you’d be hard pressed to define their sound or even find a band that could be considered a peer. Now the last thing I want to say, is to answer your question about what to listen to next, as you consider this song to have just set the bar. Rightfully so. I’m in the sleep token subReddit, which you can imagine is filled with a small subset of some of the most devoted fans this band has… and we are, kid you not, as I write this comment, two days away from completing a nearly 2-month long tournament event where we have been pouring through the ENTIRE discography to vote for, and ultimately discover together, what the best Sleep Token song is. We are at the final four, and you e already listened to 2 of the 4 that have made it to the final four. So that tells you something right there. You’re basically already starting at their gold standard, so I’m going to say it - I don’t think you’ll find a song you like *MORE* than the one you just listened to, BUT that doesn’t mean there aren’t endless more absolutely stunning songs to check out. The other two songs in our Final Four in case you were wondering, are Alkaline (from their second album), and the title track from their latest album (same album the previous two songs you reacted to are from), called Take Me Back To Eden. If you’re asking my personal opinion, this is their best song. However, I would highly, highly, highly recommend listening to at the very least, Chokehold, before diving into TMBTE, for lyrical callback reasons. There are other more intricate/subtle lyrical callbacks in that song from all across their discography, but Chokehold is the most important one to listen to before doing TMBTE. I have several other personal favorites I could suggest like The Offering, Higher, Atlantic, Hypnosis, High Water, Nazareth.. I think based on what you expressed here for what you enjoy, vibe-wise, you might also enjoy Granite, Rain, Descending, and Jaws, but part of me feels like recommending you listen to a live version of Jaws bc the vibes are immaculate on stage during that song…. My favorites are from Greensboro 2022, or Little Rock 2022 if you can find them here on KZbin. Which leads me to my actual, truly final thing I wanna say - this band PEAKS on stage. It’s rare to find a band that sounds as good live as in studio, rarer still to find one that outmatches their own damn selves when they get up on stage. Night after night, just upleveling in ways that never fail to blow my mind. The bassist (iii) and guitarist (iv) are just touring members (as I previously mentioned they aren’t in the albums) but they are just as talented and incredible performers. The guitarist iv also lends his harsh vocals from time to time which are really well done. Vessel and ii, being the absolute units that they are, consistently wow us by adding in beautiful little variations and riffs that are not on the albums, and just really make the live shows mesmerizingly special. Vessel gives it his literal ALL every time, often to the point of genuine tears during different particularly poignant songs. The live shows are not even called shows, they are called Rituals. We gather together in worship. We connect, we emote, we transcend, together, through the vibrational pathways created by this incredible band. The songs themselves, particularly in the live setting, are called offerings. We offer them up (according to the lore they are offered as tokens to the deity, Sleep - hence the name of the band), but for many of us… as much as we love the theatrics of the lore, we still offer up our worship during the rituals, but perhaps not to a literal “god” called Sleep, but more to the general transcendence of that… unknowable something that exists just beyond our comprehension, that which we can feel and sense, and which connects us all to one another in this human experience.

[@aarontrudeau3257]

New to your channel. Love the energy.

[@monkdog007]

Great reaction. I found this band from Will Ramos from Lorna Shore saying they were his favorite band. You have to check out Will's version of Chokehold(Sleep Token). His take is FIRE.

[@samcrorie]

This is not only my favorite Sleep Token song but it might be a favorite ... period. When he screams, "You're going to watch me ascend" and later "You make me wish I could disappear " no matter how many times I hear it feel that. Sleep Token just finished up a headlining tour of the US and will begin touring Europe soon with Bilmuri. They're great live. They're anonymous and wear masks. This song and The Summoning are off their third album Take Me Back to Eden. Its the third in a trilogy beginning with Sundowning. There are some references and callbacks. The next one you can check out would be the title track, Take Me Back to Eden. The Apparition also.

[@brendenhorn4646]

Not entirely related, but man thank you for having your playlists be chronological. Bout to go through your Falling in reverse and ren catalogs after seeing your enjoyment of this song.

[@rhanks05]

It's like a genre mashed up creating a genre in itself....well said

[@andrewday5800]

I never knew my soul had a g spot until I listen to sleep token.

[@Linz-]

I loved this!!! ❤

[@thirty2ndson]

Next Sleep Token needs to be The Apparition

[@Dyrtbag68]

As morose as the whole song is, when he brings the redemption at the end is the best feeling : YOU'RE GONNA WATCH ME ASCENNNNND!!!! Then he goes right back in his box of feeling unwanted and wants to just disappear. Second favorite song after the ALBUM VERSION of Bloodsport featuring the whole band. It's not just Vessel people! Imagine if there was no II laying down the beat! Love the reaction though broheim!

[@tammyadair9620]

Ambient metal/Baddie Core is the best genre classification I've heard.

[@colinwendt9992]

That camera look at 4:46 had me dying 😂

[@declaude]

WORSHIP

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Sleep Token are the best band I have ever come across and the recent album is definitely my AOTY! You should go down the rabbit hole now. They’re genre bending and use elements of everything from rock, metal, RnB, trap, hip hop, gospel, and more. Even if you don’t like one song don’t write them off as every song is different and as you can see from this one they switch up completely through the songs, also don’t be thrown off by some of them being 7-8 minutes long either as it goes by far too quickly. You should start at the beginning and work your way through as they tell a story and have call backs to a lot of them. The band are anonymous, I and others know who they are but won’t reveal out of respect to the band and fans but the singer goes by the moniker Vessel, drummer, who is a beast is II, bassist III and guitarist IV. From London UK. As far as their discography goes they brought out two EPs called One and Two, then 2 singles called Jaws and The Way That You Were, then the three albums Sundowning, The Place Will Become Your Tomb, then TMBTE (Take Me Back To Eden). They’ve done five covers that I’m aware of. One being Hey Ya by OutKast, I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston, Is It Really You? By Loathe and When The Party’s Over by Billie Eilish, Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. His Vocal range I believe is B ♭2 to F#5 and he has a wonderful chest voice, head voice and scream. I have never hyper fixated on a band like I have with these! Loved the react and hopefully see many more. 🖤 The trilogy = Seduction. Destruction. Liberation.

[@MicCollins]

Your reactions are Nitro! I love how explosive your reactions are.

[@McGovney1286]

First watch dude I’m going to have to subscribe now with great work done here. Also I have that boo tatted so that’s a bonus.

[@spencerella]

Saw them live in Colorado at Red Rocks. When I tell you they sound JUST like that I mean it. Go see them if you ever get a chance. Shit felt like church.

[@stephenandrew6087]

back for more sleep token I see. Salute 🫡

[@ryanford5320]

Great reaction bro...Sleep Token don't miss! Every song you feel..that's what makes them special. They tap into your emotions...u gained a follower!! Keep the journey going

[@samrubino6201]

The Apparition next!!

[@LaytatoClips]

Yess!!!!! Dawg I’m so glad you got a chance to check this one out! Literally my exact same reaction when my roommate played it in the car for me. I was trippin 🤣🤣🤣 Love this reaction!!!

[@PedroCastanheira]

Worship

[@wiscomitch3412]

Worship

[@NikkiWright-STLVR23]

Loved the reaction! Yes, they are multi-genre and absolutely fabulous. They blend the switch ups so well, and the lyrics are very poetic. Vessel (singer/songwriter/composer/producer) writes such beautiful lyrics that's so full of imagery and just reaches into your soul. They are so worth a deep dive into their discography. This latest album is absolute 🔥🔥🔥. I would listen to Take Me Back To Eden (song), Granite, The Apparition and Rain then maybe go back and listen to some if their earlier stuff. They are all good. Here fir it!!! Worship ❤

[@de5troythebrain]

Last Wednesday i eternally got My Redemption, Eternal Ascension tattooed on my forearm in the runes. this song is everything of my last year and a half.

[@aarontrudeau3257]

New subscriber. I I ew you were great as soon as the video started. This song is my anthem

[@angelicacanter2564]

Anything they have put out is great, no two songs the same, they will always keep you guessing if its gonna switch up or not, lyrically sound, you cannot go wrong with anything they have released... they don't fit into any one genre... absolutely love this band 😊

[@Fire_Dawg]

Next needs to be Take Me Back To Eden and then Dark Signs!

[@jslady5662]

🔥 ❤ Love this band AND the reaction!!

[@YouDontOwnCats-TheyOwnYou]

Really KZbin? You had to stop sending notifications right before Sleep Token? Watched both reactions back to back, loved both of them! Hope there's a lot more Sleep Token reactions ahead, would love to see an Alkaline reaction, and it has a music video. Keep being awesome!

[@rsggbambino2710]

Lol bruh had to give the safe word at 6:23 😂😂😂😂

[@frederickboisclair]

Your reactions are awesome! Reliving through you

[@matthewlaurent5175]

The apparition is 🔥

[@BryanTheCEO]

Start with first album and react song by song in order through the trilogy. I’ll follow along for the journey down the rabbit hole.

[@DarthJAYder21]

Do their song take me back to eden next trust me on that one

[@BobbyJones-tt4sl]

Havik Nation has arrived

[@ColdSteel-dz3pf]

He said please don’t be it … no! Me too bro

[@alexm.handro1313]

Its an experience. Amazing emotional experience.

[@jamesschultz8260]

Time to go down the rabbit hole and start from the very beginning with their first EP and work your way up until now

[@Black.Casper]

I was waiting on this one! Man I’m early. 🤙

[@kingkuk850]

This one definitely sets the bar the one that can really top the bar is their song take me back to Eden that song can really set the bar even higher

[@51percentproductions25]

Take me back to Eden is also a brilliant song by ST.

[@moodyholly]

we love our sleepy bois ♥

[@naib.s.2248]

Next one has to be Take me back to Eden. Ascensionism is my favorite song and I love when people get to know this masterpiece as well

[@pimphandjesus4667]

This is hands down my favorite Sleep Token song and the best part is it’s even better live with Espera harmonizing and the way Vessel sings it. You’d prob love Dark Signs, Alkaline and Take Me Back To Eden too 😁

[@formervocalist]

Surprisingly, the Grammy's completely snubbed this album. Not a single nomination. It was easily one of the best albums last year.

[@sevyreyna3623]

Sleep token is where metal heads and rap heads meet. We look for the same things just different inflections in the sound but still the same.

[@pauzeandrewind]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯💯💯

[@sunnyshonelle]

Every first react to this song is amazing. “WHAT THA HELL?!”

[@Kreverend520v2]

this song had me like 👁️👄👁️ the first time i heard it, love the sleepy bois

[@oscarfriendsthedeatons2573]

Take me back to Eden is the closest you’ll get to this one. But don’t get me wrong, every Sleep Token song is absolute perfection and they never get old. BTW, Concerts are amazing!! I was lucky enough to see them with my son in Dallas before they blew up. Tiny venue in Deep Ellum. Waited in the pouring “Rain” 🌧️ for an hour to get in… Amazing!!!

[@ProtoLolZz]

im just going to point out, you are the first person that went in to this song lyrics first. Thats a big step, Sleep Token lyrics are next level.

[@thesweet1982]

I love them so much

[@TraiceeDias.LowKeyBPD]

Not one song of Sleep Token that I don't love ❤‍🩹 Vessels voice is Top tier and the poetry of the lyrics are soul wrenching!!

[@laurameyer5660]

Since you seem to like this I would highly recommend The Summoning. I think you are really going to love the groove at the end.

[@pauzeandrewind]

That was the first one I did

[@KyleWebber-wm6xl]

You will love "Dark signs" and "the apparition" from them bro