This Sleep Token album broke me.

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  • čas přidán 12. 07. 2024
  • This reaction and review of Sleep Token's album Take Me Back To Eden is genuinely my first time hearing the non-single songs on the album. I re-listened to singles again as part of this review in order to have the full chronological album experience.
    0:00 Intro
    1:12 Chokehold (re-listen)
    6:16 The Summoning (re-listen)
    12:52 Granite (re-listen)
    16:37 Aqua Regia (re-listen)
    20:33 Vore (re-listen)
    26:14 Ascensionism (1st listen)
    33:23 Are You Really Okay? (1st listen)
    38:26 (a brief pause)
    39:51 The Apparition (1st listen)
    44:19 DYWTYLM (re-listen)
    48:21 Rain (1st listen)
    52:36 Take Me Back To Eden (1st listen)
    1:00:54 Euclid (1st listen)
    1:06:05 Overall Thoughts
    1:12:00 Rating
    You can checkout ‪@Sleep-Token‬'s original album videos without my commentary here: • Sleep Token - Chokehold
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    When I do my reaction videos I don't press pause because I don't want to interrupt the natural flow of the music as it was originally intended by the artist. I try to vocalise my thoughts in real time as I listen to the song, and then summarise my reaction afterwards.
    Please do recommend songs or other artists for me to checkout in future by commenting on this video! I'm constantly on the lookout for great new music and things I've never heard before.
    A Spotify playlist of songs I've reacted to and consider to be absolute bangers can be found here: open.spotify.com/playlist/26j...
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Komentáře • 869

  • @ZeroHarvester
    @ZeroHarvester Před rokem +1361

    The sheer AUDACITY of this band... to drop such an absolute masterpiece onto the world. It is reckless and downright unfair to other bands.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +129

      Haha my point exactly! They are playing in a higher universe to everyone else. It’s not a fair landscape at all. So incredible.

    • @Bonz-vc8zd
      @Bonz-vc8zd Před rokem +37

      It makes us all have HOPE for new metal styles for the future

    • @JimWayne33
      @JimWayne33 Před rokem +25

      seriously im offended they would just drop this masterpiece like its just normal or something lol

    • @dinnayboi8077
      @dinnayboi8077 Před rokem +26

      No but really. I just got done going to two days of a music festival and had the realization I have such higher expectations now for music. Many bands I loved I just don’t care as much about anymore. I found myself zoning out wishing ST were there instead.

    • @fredrikmagnusson5638
      @fredrikmagnusson5638 Před rokem +10

      I agree! The world will never be the same again after this.

  • @WishMount
    @WishMount Před rokem +727

    I’ve never heard such an album where all the months of build up and hype was so inaccurate… because this album truly overshot and blew every expectation out the water. And we already heard half of it prior to release. It’s truly remarkable.

  • @JoaoLopes92Yn
    @JoaoLopes92Yn Před rokem +513

    "those bastards" "fuck them" Exactly what I was saying mid tears through so much of this album. I completely do not understand how they can have such genius, to create this ride, they hit all possible emotions to me, and the brilliance of the last song, how can you make such a perfect song to actually feel like a conclusion, a happy feeling, joyous, and then the callback... Emotionally, lyrically, completely unmatched, no band has ever made me feel so many different emotions, so easily, Vessel is one of those very rare people in history that can truly express/explain emotions and find the perfect words to connect with who is listening. And I don't even have to mention the sound, quality of play, the choices, the small touches like using the animal sounds, the ups and downs, raw feeling, yet calculated. I still can't believe this is real.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +40

      You’ve put that very well, João. It has everything in it, but it’s all perfectly aligned. It’s not cluttered by trying to do to much. Immensely balanced, technically brilliant, yet entirely human and real. It’s quite the magic act.

    • @melonort13
      @melonort13 Před rokem

      As a newer fan is the callback from a song from a previous album?

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +16

      @@melonort13 yes, this is the 3rd album in a trilogy of sorts. The very first song on the first album was called “The Night Does Not Belong To God.” In this song for the first time Vessel sings “the night belongs to you” which is a full stop from there. The final part in Euclid is a reprise of a section of that original song too, which is absolutely wonderful.

    • @danielszigeti3241
      @danielszigeti3241 Před rokem +6

      I like how a bit of an accent shines through when he says "those bastards". Shows how genuine the comment is.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +8

      @@danielszigeti3241 lol! Yeah my Irish core shone through in that moment. It was visceral.

  • @DennisFeinsteinCEO
    @DennisFeinsteinCEO Před rokem +428

    "Euclid" flat out destroyed me... My God, this album is completely incredible 💜 This is "Sundowning" level

  • @Turiyaband
    @Turiyaband Před rokem +310

    I really don't remember a band that had gave people this sort of feeling since Linkin Park dropped Hybrid Theory. This is easily the best album of the last decade. Absolute masterpiece. 100/10. W O R S H I P

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +33

      Fair, Hybrid Theory unlocked dormant emotions in people too. Amazing album.

    • @darkthoth5908
      @darkthoth5908 Před rokem +2

      ​@@Core_guy i mean sure to an extent. This band still has more to prove tho. Ollie can't do what he used to and seems to not want to. It's a shame cuz I think they'd be even bigger.

    • @69leehammond
      @69leehammond Před 7 měsíci

      The Gathering from the 90's & tool & Devin. But yes this just a huge album. And Love

    • @andiea1106
      @andiea1106 Před 2 měsíci

      i was thinking exactly the same 😁

    • @jaimenelson6893
      @jaimenelson6893 Před 19 dny

      Agreed. I’m a hardcore metal lover and I’m obsessed

  • @jeffdicken8303
    @jeffdicken8303 Před rokem +313

    My name is Jeff and I’m a Sleep Token addict and, by proxy, a ST reaction video addict. No joke, I’ve watched them all, yours included. I really enjoy seeing how it affects other fans of the craft. Your reactions are always a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and vulnerability with the world. 🤝

    • @jctheii
      @jctheii Před rokem +28

      Hi Jeff, i’m also a Sleep Token Reaction addict, going on 4 years 🤝💀

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +55

      Jeff, Jeremy, welcome to this ST AA meeting. We’re very pleased to have you join us. My name is Steve and I have been an addict for 5 years now. I’m here to tell you… it doesn’t ease 😂

    • @tracyraines1059
      @tracyraines1059 Před rokem +7

      I'm Tracy and I'm also a sheep token and sleep token reaction addict never been more proud to be addicted to something. I'm just a music junkie anyway but sleep token is my drug of choice for the last year and a half or more.

    • @bashifyy1381
      @bashifyy1381 Před 10 měsíci +5

      I'm Sacha, I'm new to this but I am also addicted. it's a guy feeling and makes me almost sick when I stop listening to them. I hope never to be cured.

    • @jenniferboettcher239
      @jenniferboettcher239 Před 9 dny +2

      I’m Jen and I’m a sleep token addict!

  • @GangeloffMD
    @GangeloffMD Před rokem +82

    The scream at the beginning of the last section of Ascensionism is probably the most anguished thing I’ve ever heard in my entire life, period. I felt genuinely afraid for Vessel when I heard it.

    • @nicholaslowe4254
      @nicholaslowe4254 Před dnem

      I couldn’t agree more! I said something similar on someone else’s reaction to that song. I’ve never related to anything in music more than that scream.

  • @vitalsteve1
    @vitalsteve1 Před rokem +283

    im 37 in a month and ive never weeped so much as i did during euclid. ive never felt what i feel when i listen to Sleep Token with any other band

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +32

      I’ll be 37 in just over 2 months myself! And yeh, same, I’ve seen and heard a lot in my time on the planet so it takes a lot for something to completely blow me away like this did. I wasn’t ready for it 😅

    • @joeypertee8461
      @joeypertee8461 Před rokem +5

      i second this so hard

    • @littletommy69
      @littletommy69 Před rokem +3

      @@SteveOGRock I love how you held your tears back... I just couldn't!

    • @Gilescowdemdem
      @Gilescowdemdem Před rokem +3

      Worship, brother.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +3

      @@littletommy69 it was damn hard haha

  • @michaelpalma6346
    @michaelpalma6346 Před rokem +114

    Euclid is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. Emotion personified

  • @alan-thealanyst
    @alan-thealanyst Před rokem +252

    I have spent several years trying to find something to fill the void left by 'my' bands of the 60s and 70s - Pink Floyd, Led Zep, Genesis etc. I didn't want something similar, I wanted something as unique, as accomplished, as distinctive. My quest is over.
    Great to listen to this masterpiece with you, Steve. Thank you.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +23

      Honoured 🤘🏻

    • @jctheii
      @jctheii Před rokem +15

      What a comment🖤

    • @CapraDemon101
      @CapraDemon101 Před rokem +13

      A fellow oldie enjoying Sleep Token 🤌

    • @danielboyd3077
      @danielboyd3077 Před rokem +8

      Amazing comment. We all feel that way in some way or another. ❤

    • @alan-thealanyst
      @alan-thealanyst Před rokem +5

      @@CapraDemon101 When others are talking about Deftones influences, I am thinking more of Roy Harper! 😃

  • @binarycode1397
    @binarycode1397 Před rokem +95

    Not my album of the year , my album of forever ❤️

  • @Matthew_Atlas_Carey
    @Matthew_Atlas_Carey Před rokem +77

    The title track is quintessential Sleep Token. It’s their entire discography wrapped into one eight minute experience.

  • @jackhill4430
    @jackhill4430 Před rokem +152

    What I always love about sleep token songs is just how poetic the lyrics are, TMBTE says ‘I’m a winged insect you’re a funeral pyre’ as a way of saying ‘a moth to a flame’ and that detail in the lyrics are what made me fall in love with this band

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +26

      Absolutely. There are soooo many moments like that in ST. Their turn of phrase is on another level.

    • @justinsayswtf
      @justinsayswtf Před rokem +22

      What’s crazy is Vessel will write a beautiful line like that, and then he’ll go back to simplicity and be direct and blunt with lines like “Please don’t hurt yourself again,” and it makes it hit that much harder.

  • @averkinswing7891
    @averkinswing7891 Před rokem +74

    Euclid broke me and destroyed me. WORSHIP

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +7

      Same here. It’s a sledgehammer of emotion.

  • @harrygreaves
    @harrygreaves Před rokem +119

    I have Euclid on repeat every morning. I can’t get it out of my head. The production quality of this is insane. What an album.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +2

      Absolutely. Everything is so well balanced. It’s phenomenal.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem

      @@queerduck321 no remorse at all 😂

  • @Castle24
    @Castle24 Před rokem +72

    Euclid always fucks me up because it reminds me of so much that has happened in my life. And as the tears slowly stop, I realize how much love and wonderful things I've got to feel and experience. It's complete and total rapture. No more sleepless nights. Just hope.

  • @brianalmeida1964
    @brianalmeida1964 Před rokem +119

    You struggled to keep it together? Let me tell you: I struggled at Ascensionism, nearly wept at Are You OK and broke at Euclid! As soon as I heard the lines, "The night belongs to you. This bough has broken through." I started to go, but when it went to The Night Does Not Belong To God, I broke and wept!! Stay safe 🤘 ✌️

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +19

      Pure euphoria. We mortals cannot withstand its power.

    • @joyjoyz778
      @joyjoyz778 Před rokem

      It was definitely a rollercoaster of emotions

    • @Crunchy166
      @Crunchy166 Před rokem +1

      I DIDN'T CATCH THAT UNTIL I SAW THIS COMMENT THAT'S UNBLIEVABLE

    • @romysv
      @romysv Před rokem +2

      you're better than me! xd I broke down with ascensionism and totally lost it at the TMBTE "when we were made it was no accident" callback admist the offering references. By Ecluid I was a downright mess haha

    • @henryt9731
      @henryt9731 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I’m saddened by the fact that my English is not good enough to understand all the lyrics and this cannot get the full experience ☹️
      I had to google lots of words eg: bough and most times it’s just just about the word but the meaning of the phrase 😔
      English is my second language 😮‍💨

  • @jakemealer9545
    @jakemealer9545 Před rokem +54

    "Are you really okay?" kills me inside 😢 I try to avoid it, not because it's bad, but because it makes me break down and start crying lol

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +7

      Sending you a digital hug my friend 🫂

    • @robynstuart5474
      @robynstuart5474 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@SteveOGRock I'm so blown away by sleep token they are special and different from other bands so glad I found them

    • @robynstuart5474
      @robynstuart5474 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Omg this is mind blowing everytime I hear vessel sing it makes my eyes water

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před 11 měsíci +4

      @@robynstuart5474 yeah he has that effect on people. Quite amazing.

    • @robynstuart5474
      @robynstuart5474 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@SteveOGRock what I feel from vessel is that he has touched a lot of people and me when I hear his songs I burst out in tears

  • @JStuartofficial
    @JStuartofficial Před rokem +66

    This whole album is legendary.

  • @iivancontreras23
    @iivancontreras23 Před 7 měsíci +15

    I am not kidding when I say this album will go down as the album that started a new movement in music. This is the standard to which future albums will be compared to

  • @matheusanderle963
    @matheusanderle963 Před rokem +56

    "Those bastards" and "Fuck them". That was said in every song I heard for the first time.
    And I've been saying this for a week 😬😂
    Nice reaction dude, this album is a modern masterpiece

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +6

      Haha glad to hear you can relate Matheus! I’m like angry at them for being able to play with my soul so freely lol. It’s ridiculous.

  • @sylverscreamqueen
    @sylverscreamqueen Před rokem +83

    This is more than just an album of the year for me
    This is a one in lifetime experience
    I felt such a full spectrum of emotions throughout this .
    The sound , fury and beauty of it . Then the way they threaded things here together back ..the callbacks to previous work just amazing.
    I am so glad to have gotten to witness your reaction and sincere connection with this project . Thank you !

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Bexxa! Grateful to have you here for my many Sleep Token reactions on this channel.
      w o r s h i p

  • @yeetdaed2087
    @yeetdaed2087 Před rokem +35

    Euclid made me legitimately emotional. Especially after it comes back around to The Night Does Not Belong To God.

  • @karlissulcs3822
    @karlissulcs3822 Před rokem +26

    I admire your nerves to listen to this album in one go. I had to take a walk after Ascensionism to not become a puddle on the ground.

  • @sirenpheonix626
    @sirenpheonix626 Před rokem +42

    I'm going through the end of my marriage after thirteen years. This album dropped and it has become the thing I have grasped onto! Euclid fkn BROKE ME! I have not been able to listen to that song without crying. I could not wait to see your reaction to it. When you said "I feel like my soul is healing" it sent me into ugly tears!! It is exactly what I feel when I hear it and I couldn't articulate it. Thank you so much for this video, sharing the emotions with you was really awesome for me. WORSHIP! ❤😊

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +10

      Oh wow. I’m sorry to hear you’re going through that right now. I can’t imagine.
      But yes, absolutely, in tough times especially music is a phenomenal healer. What a time to have this album available to you. I hope each day gets better for you ❤️

    • @marisas3715
      @marisas3715 Před rokem +1

      Big hug ❤

    • @Electric_Campfire
      @Electric_Campfire Před 9 měsíci +2

      I'm also currently going through a separation after 13 years. I've tried to avoid this album but I just can't. Feel it all, heal, enjoy

  • @missinbrain
    @missinbrain Před rokem +62

    Thank you for listening with us. It’s a mark of this album’s genius is that everyone seems to have a different favorite. It speaks to how they resonate with people. I think the hope that Euclid makes me feel puts that one at the top of my list. 🖤

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +13

      Yeah, I’m confident my favourite will shift around over the years from now. Right now it’s Euclid for the euphoria.

    • @_piccoloser
      @_piccoloser Před rokem

      ​@@SteveOGRockBack in TNDNBTG, that section is heartbreaking. When it comes back in Euclid, it just sounds triumphant. I heard someone describe Eden as "radical self-acceptance," and I think that description is perfect.
      Worship!

  • @JuanTheDjent
    @JuanTheDjent Před rokem +41

    This album will infect your very *being*. Incredible. The end of Euclid breaks me *every* time.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +6

      Oh my god, Euclid. I was just about coping with the sheer beauty within this album and then Euclid toppled me over the edge.

    • @moneypants
      @moneypants Před rokem +1

      It's my favorite song

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +2

      Same

    • @JuanTheDjent
      @JuanTheDjent Před rokem +2

      @@SteveOGRock It doesn't matter how many times I hear that callback to TNDNBTG, it always hits me in the feels. I've been watching all the reactions to it on CZcams and I've never seen so many grown men cry... ...me included.

  • @prideofalion
    @prideofalion Před rokem +20

    The delayed synth part of The Summoning is filled with a drum solo from ii when they play it live. It's divine

  • @Michele-Elise
    @Michele-Elise Před rokem +59

    This album has haunted me the entire week. I was soooo looking forward to this reaction. Watching this brought on tears of joy! This is by far the most beautifully crafted album I’ve heard in ages. They are probably THE group that can actually succeed in breaking down ALL musical barriers. I am cured… I am awake… Forever in debt to you Steve for introducing me to this powerhouse of a group. ❤

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +10

      Absolute honour to have played any part in introducing this band to people. It feels more like I’m undeserving of the gift of this music so I am trying to find more worthy people to enjoy it 😅

    • @Michele-Elise
      @Michele-Elise Před rokem +2

      ⁠@@SteveOGRock LOVE your authenticity and transparency. You bring out the human emotion in the music you listen to. I was so moved in the end. It really made this past year come to a full circle for me.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +1

      ❤️

    • @manubd3d
      @manubd3d Před rokem +1

      J'en pleure encore ma vie en réécoutant cet album ce matin.

    • @Michele-Elise
      @Michele-Elise Před rokem

      @@manubd3d Pareil pour moi. Tellement émouvant!

  • @davidriddick82
    @davidriddick82 Před rokem +33

    ALBUM OF THE YEAR!! 🔥🤘🏻
    Never heard of Sleep Token
    Went back after hearing this album to Sundowning, and I sat and listened to the entire discography and I am now ADDICTED TO THIS BAND!! Where have they been all of my life, they are INCREDIBLE 🎉🎉 #GOATED
    The callback on Euclid to The Night Does Not Belong To God made me cry as a new fan 😢

  • @BigdaddyvoodooFilms
    @BigdaddyvoodooFilms Před rokem +38

    You are a top tier reactor and my fears of you skipping this one are no longer valid. 🔥

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +10

      Thanks so much for saying so.
      Absolutely could not miss this one, it’s the release I was most excited for this year! That’s why I waited until my voice was back to decent function. I had a feeling I’d need as many vocal frequencies available to me as possible lol. And even then, towards the end of Euclid I was starting to just have squeaks of air 😅

  • @isacat666
    @isacat666 Před rokem +21

    I cried listening to Euclid. It felt like goodbye.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +11

      It did a bit, didn’t it? I suspect it’s just goodbye to one era. There will be a new era.

  • @OrderOfTwisted
    @OrderOfTwisted Před rokem +15

    I’m so glad I am alive at the right time to be able to experience this. ❤

  • @dinnayboi8077
    @dinnayboi8077 Před rokem +23

    Sleep Token is the best music for the soul. I’ve never cried over something because it was beautiful until this album. The last two tracks really hit hard. I get chills watching others experience their songs for the first time.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +4

      Yes. Same here now that I think of it. I’ve never cried because of the beauty of a piece of art before this. That’s really something.

  • @paraweld9838
    @paraweld9838 Před rokem +19

    Huge alkaline influence on Rain, absolutely love it

  • @vertigo8765
    @vertigo8765 Před rokem +11

    This is not only my album of the year, it might be my favorite album of all time. Each time I listen to it I start crying at different points. But it has made me cry every single time.

  • @mbrsart
    @mbrsart Před rokem +11

    The last 2 minutes of Ascensionism are my favorite moment on this album, but there's just so much else to love. It's such a mixture of everything and so well executed.

  • @hopehinson
    @hopehinson Před rokem +13

    Euclid still makes me sob. Its the absolute culmination, the most perfect ending to the most painfully wonderful trilogy. The album is a masterpiece. But Euclid takes me out. It's beautiful.

  • @shungite4720
    @shungite4720 Před rokem +38

    Phenomenal band, I watched them live recently. It wasn't a gig, it was a gathering.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +10

      Yes indeed. Sacred moments in time, as they say.

    • @monicalaux8153
      @monicalaux8153 Před 9 měsíci

      Saw them in Detroit 2 days ago.....still hypnotized.

    • @chadbouma66643
      @chadbouma66643 Před 7 měsíci

      Saw them in October, truly incredible experience 😮😭

  • @sevenwebdeveloper
    @sevenwebdeveloper Před rokem +13

    I feel like you were holding back tears the entire album. Which was my experience too 😝 One of the most epic albums, especially knowing it's the final in a trilogy. This felt like a celebration of everything they are. Absolutely stoked to see where they go. Great video, and it's great to see such a reaction from a long term fan such as yourself.

  • @SacherPunch
    @SacherPunch Před rokem +15

    You're not the first person that made the breath of the wild connection! Even if it's not an influence they're both great examples of how to use space in music.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +5

      Ah nice to know! I’ve obviously been playing Tears Of The Kingdom recently so it’s top of mind. Immense games those.

  • @kralovna6808
    @kralovna6808 Před rokem +11

    This album is such a masterpiece. It's been so long since I last heard such emotionally briliant ride and loved every song. It pulls one in and make you somehow feel so alive. Been listening to it on repeat for weeks now and still can't get enough.

  • @tylerlywood
    @tylerlywood Před rokem +20

    Vessel obviously haven’t ever done an interview or been able to really reach out to fans. I’d like to think that “Euclid” and the line “This night belongs to you” was him speaking to everyone who has been here listening through the years. Whether that’s true or not, it felt like a celebration.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +2

      I like this idea

    • @thehollyhazard
      @thehollyhazard Před 7 měsíci +1

      Its actually a call back to one of the songs "the night does not belong to God" referring to the Goddess that he worships and he falls in love. He ended it to show acceptance. "So give me the night" give it back to him. Let him be himself again. So raw and so touching.

  • @zachariasswan3550
    @zachariasswan3550 Před rokem +7

    ive listened to music before but ive never FELT it so heavily in my life. Every piano key, every string, every shift in bass and in vocals, it pulls your soul in further. And euclid... my god... what a truly amazing end to the album. They deserve album of the year for this, by far. Theres no competition, whatsoever.

  • @lindellbrooks5433
    @lindellbrooks5433 Před rokem +6

    Album. Of. The. Year. No one saw this coming or could have prepared for it. Brilliant on every single level. You completely nailed it, "The music of Life"

  • @DavidLoveless
    @DavidLoveless Před rokem +16

    A rating above “Masterpiece” would be “Devine Enlightenment”, which is exactly what this album is!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽

  • @cameronbuckley1968
    @cameronbuckley1968 Před rokem +1

    Been waiting on your reaction! This record is so good man

  • @LarryMplmq
    @LarryMplmq Před rokem +14

    The intervals in the vocals in the piano sections of Rain, when he sings "for so long I have waited", reminded me of Fields of Elation from One EP. Not sure if it was a conscious decision or just re-using similar motifs in a different context but it made me nostalgic af

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +5

      Absolutely. There are many little moments that demonstrate the through-line all the way from back then. Really beautifully done.

  • @chrisbirch3243
    @chrisbirch3243 Před rokem +3

    Just about to watch, so excited to see what you think !

  • @adriansmith6993
    @adriansmith6993 Před rokem +4

    Been waiting on you and your review of this album! Great album. Great job and I'm glad you are feeling better ❤

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +2

      Cheers Adrian, very kind. Yes, thankfully feeling a bit better every day 🙏🏻

  • @PlaceHolder994
    @PlaceHolder994 Před rokem +14

    I loved the singles, but man, were they saving the big guns for the album release.
    When I read the title for Are you really Okay? I was like "I'm almost losing my shit over here, thanks for asking".
    Few pieces of media have made me cry/tear up. This album is one of them.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem

      Haha yes same. I’m like “what a time to ask that question. The answer is no.”

    • @latonyajefferson9699
      @latonyajefferson9699 Před rokem

      By the time I got to this song, I was emotional. By the time I finished this song, I was a sobbing mess. By the end of the album, I needed my therapist.

  • @tjh5716
    @tjh5716 Před rokem +5

    Been waiting on you for this. So goooood.

  • @riikkapalokangas560
    @riikkapalokangas560 Před rokem +6

    Had the privilege of getting to see them this weekend at a festival here in Finland, it was their first ever visit here. 😍☺️ This band has just blown me away with everything they do musically. It moves me so deeply and can't wait they'll do in the future. As Chase Carneson put it: "We're not just listening, we're experiencing." ❤️

  • @roomhairs
    @roomhairs Před rokem +12

    you’re my favorite person to watch when it comes to music reviews. glad you posted this album ❤ worship

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +2

      I am enormously honoured to hear that. I’m so pleased to hear you find my videos worth while. And thanks so much for taking a moment to say so, you didn’t have to, and I really truly appreciate that you decided to. Thank you ❤️

  • @jgeir5672
    @jgeir5672 Před rokem +7

    He got his beverages, he got his voice, LESSGOOO! I've been waiting for thy presence! 🙏🏼 Im exited for this 1h long reaction! Aaaaaaand... go

  • @jctheii
    @jctheii Před rokem +13

    Can’t wait for this ! About to start . This album is pure perfection my friend🥲

  • @Knockturnowl
    @Knockturnowl Před rokem +1

    I've been looking forward to your reaction video to TMBTE all week, so glad your finally got to listen to it! Love that you included the singles as well

  • @jeffdicken8303
    @jeffdicken8303 Před rokem +5

    You’re the only reviewer I’ve heard who’s picked up on the guitar movement during the bridge in The Apparition. 🍻 That makes that flow work so well in that passage.

  • @danielboyd3077
    @danielboyd3077 Před rokem +3

    Watching you listen is like hearing again for the first time. Thank you for letting me experience it again. Subbed. ❤️

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem

      So please to have been able to share that experience with you Daniel. Thanks for the message and for the sub! ❤️

  • @quinnsnyder1417
    @quinnsnyder1417 Před rokem +3

    absolutely best reaction i’ve seen, and it was awesome to see you react to the whole thing back to back. i unfortunately never heard of sleep token until the beginning of the year, but man oh man am i all in on them now! absolutely phenomenal band that i can’t get enough of!

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem

      Never too late, Quinn. Welcome to the party!
      And thanks so much for the kind words. I’m so please you enjoyed it!

  • @DanSkinny
    @DanSkinny Před rokem +5

    You had a great album experience!! Loved watching it, Happy for you dude!!

  • @metalgodlover
    @metalgodlover Před 5 měsíci

    This is the best album review I have ever witnessed Your emotional response and sheer joy radiated like a collision of stars...a supernova of a gem,thank you for taking me on this journey with you🖤

  • @VVVEndZeiT
    @VVVEndZeiT Před rokem +10

    I don't know if you saw too Steve but they're currently number 3 in the UK charts with the album! Huge accomplishment!

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +2

      Yeah I saw the Reddit post about that! So cool. So deserved. What a moment for them and for music.

  • @khuros2417
    @khuros2417 Před rokem +2

    Just finished your video. Thank you for your input and your ability to let the songs breathe. I stayed through the entirety and really appreciated what you had to say by the end. I had to pause a few times to dry my eyes and collect myself. I cannot express how much I appreciate you content creators for doing these. It brings us closer to the music and helps us to appreciate what we are hearing and experiencing on a very emotional and personal level.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +2

      This means the world. Thank you so much for taking the time to send this message my way. I am honoured. It’s a joy for me to get to connect with other fans of the music I love in this way. I’m enormously grateful ❤️

  • @hurlbag559
    @hurlbag559 Před rokem +9

    Your reactions are so sincere, it's nice to see the genuine passion you visibly have listening to the album

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem

      Thank you. Glad that the sincerity is felt ❤️

  • @cesaralonso88
    @cesaralonso88 Před rokem +9

    Steve my man, one of the best reactors out there. It's a joy to share this passion. Best of the best 🤘🤘🤘🤘

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +2

      You’re very kind, thank you for that. I really does make me enormously happy to hear people find my videos worth while ❤️

    • @cesaralonso88
      @cesaralonso88 Před rokem

      @@SteveOGRock believe me they do! Cheers my friend

  • @whitewheatbix9193
    @whitewheatbix9193 Před rokem +4

    I feel honoured to be alive and to be able to experience perhaps the most exceptional collection of music that we will likely ever experience. Much love to every Sleep Token fan and of course WORSHIP!

  • @BarrowsBOY
    @BarrowsBOY Před 6 měsíci

    I keep coming back to this video over and over every few listens or so of the album. Thank you for sharing your perspectives and your enjoyment. It is such a lovely experience to hear your insights and see your genuine reactions.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you for letting me know you revisit this. I’m truly honoured 💙

  • @julieconley9671
    @julieconley9671 Před rokem +2

    Your absolute knowledge and passion about music and especially ST is such an education, your reaction is so palpable and genuine and listening to the album while watching you is so much fun thank you Steve. WORSHIP

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for saying so Julie. That’s so wonderful to hear ❤️

  • @elbeetlebeasto
    @elbeetlebeasto Před rokem +4

    I've probably watched a few dozen ST album reactions since this album dropped, and i enjoyed yours the most. Good work

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +1

      That’s very kind of you to say, John. Thank you for that. I’m thrilled to hear you found it worth while ❤️

  • @SimonHamptaux
    @SimonHamptaux Před rokem +3

    Your reaction was priceless Steve. Watching you brought on tears of joy because I had the same reaction (especially during Ascensionism and the end of Euclid. The callback got me everytime. Those bastards!). What-an-album!

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem

      Those bastards indeed! I mean how bloody dare they. Playing with us mortals like this. Unfair.

  • @Lifeonnmarz
    @Lifeonnmarz Před rokem +1

    i’ve been so excited to hear you react 🙏🏻 worship

  • @TheAsphyx666
    @TheAsphyx666 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful reaction, it was great to see you taking the journey through this album. It's an absolute masterpiece on every level, takes you an this emotional rollercoaster that goes to really dark places at times (both lyrically and musically), then releases you back into the world on this euphoric high. "Euclid" makes me tear up every damn time. What a time to be alive.

  • @thatHRBNGRsound
    @thatHRBNGRsound Před rokem

    I love love love watching long time listeners such as you enjoy this album as much as I did, point out all the callbacks and give this album the accolades it deserves. Your emotion and outright giddiness was infectious and I greatly enjoyed taking this journey with you. Thank you.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem

      I’m so pleased to hear that. Really glad to have been able to share it with you ❤️

  • @tonjaleaflows2913
    @tonjaleaflows2913 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome ❣️ I truly enjoyed listening with you

  • @thetroubledmonk
    @thetroubledmonk Před 6 měsíci +2

    I am subscribing because your appreciation for music is real, and I appreciate that very much. Killer album!

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Lovely to have you here 💙 Thanks for the appreciation!

  • @poizonali
    @poizonali Před rokem

    Thank you for reacting to this masterpiece! Through your emotions I could relive the first time hearing it a week ago 💛 I feel as if I never listened to music before discovering Sleep Token this year, they’re really exceptional

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +1

      Yea, we are now living in life after Sleep Token. It’s a new existence.

  • @jonahwatson1437
    @jonahwatson1437 Před rokem +3

    i was waiting patiently for your reaction and i’m so happy it’s finally here! album is sitting comfortably neck and neck with heavener by invent animate for my AOTY

  • @Rolo7Shooter
    @Rolo7Shooter Před rokem

    I am glad I gave your video a watch/listen. I had never keyed in on the background chatter in Aqua Regia. This just adds to the atmosphere and ambiance. Chef’s kiss.
    (Still listening, I’m sure you’ll point out a bunch more…)

  • @melomaniac334
    @melomaniac334 Před rokem +1

    Truly enjoyed your reaction to the whole album and thank you for making this a public video. Appreciate you waiting to listen until you filmed your reaction - that had to be so difficult! I've been so lost in the lyrics since the album released that I haven't concentrated on the instrumentation as much as I finally did with you. I like how you point out the spaces in the music and the different elements that you hear. It gives me more insight into how these tracks were created and elevates my listening experience. Thank you!

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +1

      I’m so pleased to have added to your experience of the album. It was a real test to wait until my voice was well enough to give the album its rightful due. But I was certain it would be worth the wait. And it sure was.

  • @FaithsFallen
    @FaithsFallen Před 11 měsíci +1

    This album BLEW MY MIND! It's amazing! I love you, my man!

  • @kace2128
    @kace2128 Před 4 měsíci

    This was brilliant to share with you! AHA, lovely reactions!

  • @davidemery4759
    @davidemery4759 Před 6 měsíci

    Good grief, bruv. You were bang on about everything. I love your musical chops coming to bare on this review. This was amazing;)

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks! Glad to hear you found it worth while 💙

  • @MandyPandy1028
    @MandyPandy1028 Před 4 měsíci

    Dude. This is one of the best reaction videos to this album. I really am enjoying watching this and I'm so glad to see that someone appreciates this for the masterpiece it is.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před 4 měsíci

      Enormously appreciated. Thank you ❤️

  • @Rinny_Rin_Rin
    @Rinny_Rin_Rin Před rokem +3

    YOU MADE IT!!!! Im so happy i got to enjoy my day off listening to this album for the hundredth time with you 😂😂
    I had already known that this was one of my favorite albums ever but my love for this has swelled with each listen and I now believe this is the best album I have heard in my life. I have been obsessively listening to this album and still I can sit hear with you and listen to those songs again and each time this album ends I am filled with emotion and hope and beauty. The journey of this album is wonderful. So many vibes. So many heavy. Haha I’m so glad you got to hear it! Now you can enjoy it as much as you want! Stay hydrated! Lmao

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +1

      “Stay hydrated” 😂😂 Yes this is key haha.
      I’m honoured to have been part of your day off, truly. That really means a lot. I’m so pleased to be able to share moments like this with you. This album is beyond special.

  • @googlemad123
    @googlemad123 Před rokem +2

    This album exceeded my expectations and then some! There was so much of anything and everything, I love your reaction and opinions on it all. It's such a phenomenal album, I hope to see them live again soon. I last saw then touring with Architects a few years ago! That was the firs time I had heard them and they have had me hooked since then. Keep up the good work my man!

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem

      Thanks Rhys. I also saw them on that tour at Alexandra Palace in London. As ever they crushed it. They are so epic.

  • @christophersanguino8135
    @christophersanguino8135 Před rokem +1

    I subbed to you so fast after those real and visceral reactions. I could tell that you were a musician real fast ( me too, I go to uni for music) and I fell in love with how you talked about what you were feeling. Keep up your work, I never really see people react that way I do and I saw that in you.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +2

      Honoured, thank you so much for this message and for joining for more in future. I strive to find a good balance between enjoying the sensation of the music overall but also picking out some of the nuances that make a given piece of music different and help to understand why it works effectively. I love listening in this way and being able to share in the experience with others here. It’s enormously fulfilling.

  • @The0Miller0
    @The0Miller0 Před rokem +6

    I went to write a comment but I realize words can’t describe quite how good this album is. Worship!

  • @MarkRamirez66648
    @MarkRamirez66648 Před 10 měsíci +4

    That part of "the night belongs to you" and the band kick in thr instruments just...make me cry like a baby, AOTY for me

  • @d1g1talbath
    @d1g1talbath Před rokem +8

    The thing I love about ST is that they don't care about genre, they just deliver the highest quality, no matter what they do. But, as many others said, Euclid still kills me every time.

  • @erkantopcu8158
    @erkantopcu8158 Před rokem

    It was a great pleasure to listen to an album from start to finish with you. You are a very good listener of music and a very good person.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +1

      That’s very kind of you to say. Honoured you took the full journey with me ❤️

  • @brandonmorin1251
    @brandonmorin1251 Před rokem +1

    I saw how long this video was and thought "I'm not watching this whole thing". So I fast forwarded to the end of Euclid to see your reaction, and I'm really glad I'm not the only one who cries during that song. Time to start the video from the beginning. Much love

  • @paintedlady_81
    @paintedlady_81 Před 8 měsíci

    I straight up got goosebumps when you recognized the call back at the end of Euclid and I teared up right along side you!!! This band is absolutely incredible and this album is truly something special!!! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @gregpaull9768
    @gregpaull9768 Před rokem +4

    I've been waiting for you to listen to this since it came out. I am the same as you and found myself holding back tears (it didn't work...... kinda happy tears). Thanks for the honest reaction mate 👍

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +3

      Cheers Greg.
      I am very much not a crier. I did not expect that to hit me the way it did. It was such a relentless barrage of brilliance throughout the album that I was too emotionally weak to keep the dam from bursting in Euclid lol. What a feeling. Heavenly.

    • @gregpaull9768
      @gregpaull9768 Před rokem +1

      @@SteveOGRock yeah I can't argue with that 😉👍

  • @gregorylangston9489
    @gregorylangston9489 Před rokem

    I keep coming back to watch your reaction of Euclid.💕🌹

  • @Phaethal
    @Phaethal Před 2 měsíci

    late to the video, but my, the emotions shown throughout your entire reaction is just AMAZING to watch. I couldn't agree more with your reactions. Much love ❤

  • @shanehunter484
    @shanehunter484 Před 4 měsíci

    Watching this again for the (lost count) time. Found Sleep Token 3 weeks ago and in Love. Steve your love and reaction and insights are wonderful. They are Gonna heal the world. Best line of any reaction video yet. Seeing them live in Montreal in May. Can’t wait!

  • @KayzeChannel
    @KayzeChannel Před rokem +6

    yess, for this chaos our lifetime. thanks god we able too listen to this genius band. Sleep Token helps me a lot through hard times. Bless this band. and bless you, i was much more exp listening to you. thanks man! All song are masterpieces, but the end song Euclid completely broken me into tears as well. Great band, Great exp.

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +1

      Yeah Euclid is still my favourite. It’s so immense.

  • @jessemcnair1993
    @jessemcnair1993 Před rokem +4

    first listen to this when it came out I balled my eyes out. cried again hearing it here. great video, I agree 100%, take my sub

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +2

      So glad you joined me here for my listen too. And lovely to hear you’ve sub’d for more! Welcome welcome! ❤️

  • @boyeyob1
    @boyeyob1 Před rokem +3

    I adore this album. I appreciate your reaction man, pls listen to all their other albums if you haven't

    • @SteveOGRock
      @SteveOGRock  Před rokem +2

      I started listening to Sleep Token back in 2018 before Sundowning so thankfully I’m well versed. That’s why Euclid hit me the way it did. It was a years long journey.