Sleep Token - Take Me Back to Eden ALBUM REVIEW

Sleep Token's latest sounds almost devoid of human touch.

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FAV TRACKS: N/A

LEAST FAV TRACK: DYWTYLM

SLEEP TOKEN - TAKE ME BACK TO EDEN / 2023 / SPINEFARM / ALTERNATIVE R&B METAL

2/10

Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?

[Stizzl]

If Melon gives a metal record a bad score then I immediately know that it is probably one of the best records I'll ever listen to

[KTheStruggler]

My favorite thing about theneedledrops reviews is if he doesn't like an album the comment section is always the exact opposite of what his opinion is.

[taistealai]

everyone either hates this album or think it's the best metal album they've ever heard, I've yet to see an in-between

[ElyciusM]

Bro threw a random stray at evanescence outta nowhere. Amy Lee has an amazing voice

[ebicdefender]

wow, I didn't expect Anthony Fantano to like this record, but a perfect 10/10? my favorite part of the review was when he took off his red flannel and face mask to reveal that he actually was Vessel all along. amazing review.

[ChristopherRMoore]

more evidence of anthony's prejudice against Sleepy Music

[sentriesband]

Not even a fan of many of these types of bands but The Summoning has been stuck in my head for weeks

[Izanagi]

I guess the album didn’t take you back to Eden lol

[atomictoaster]

my favourite album of the year got a 2/10? LETS

[harveydjent_]

How to know a newer metal album is a banger.

1. Melon hates it ✅

[justenbeashel]

I want a Prince, meets Meshuggah, meets Faith no more album now 😂

[ididittothem]

this sounds like a metal album for people who still unironically say epic win

[corey_clip]

If Fantano hates any metal-adjacent album, you know it's gonna be a good record

[BradTasteInMusicOfficial]

Literally for months everyone has been telling me to react to this thing when it comes out nonstop. I have been sent in The Summoning at least a Dozen times. I felt like the song was so many bad cliches in one, but I am still willing to give it a shot. That being said, This made me crack up so unreasonably hard.

[RoachDoggggJR]

This has to be one of the most polarizing albums I've ever seen, I find myself somewhere in the middle. There's a lot of moments I really enjoy, the end of The Summoning is amazing. But I can also agree with a lot of the criticisms against it, I'm not really into the R&B stuff and some of the beat choices at those points feel extremely generic, but I like that they're able to move between a softer or heavier sound and keep it cohesive. Probably like a 6/10 for me, flawed but a lot of cool ideas and a few songs thatll probably make some playlists.
edit: Also the title track overstays its welcome
Edit 2: the title track has grown on me I like it now

[PENNYTRATION]

I just cannot get into this band at all but I’m glad others enjoy them

[Yamisage]

I really don't know why the community wanted this review so bad. I mean you had to know it was gonna go like this, right? I personally love the record but if anyone is shocked or mad about this.. idk man, you just had to know.

[iRestoreCA]

Every metalhead music reviewer/reactor: “this music is spiritual, life changing stuff. Ascenionism is my favorite song of all time, Vessel best vocalist/songwriter of our generation”

Melon: “ehh, dark imagine dragons, sounds like ai trying to fuck me”

Funny how music tastes/opinions work out in the world. Music is so interesting

[mogullll]

It feels like the 2 sides to sleep token's fanbase are either

1. People who have never heard metal before and think this is super heavy and dark
2. People who have only ever heard metal and think this is super deep and emotional

Both groups need to expand their taste, when they relisten to this in 10 years they'll feel pretty embarrased

[ViciousDeliciousIV]

I heard this album once and have had "Aqua Regia" and "Granite" on repeat since. I don't remember any other track, and honestly, I am okay with that. The few songs I do like off the album are bangers