Complete List Of Sleep Token Songs From A to Z

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Sleep Token is one of the most mysterious and innovative bands to emerge from the modern British music scene. Formed in London in 2016, the group quickly gained attention for their unique blend of progressive metal, alternative rock, pop, and R&B influences. What set Sleep Token apart from the very beginning was not only their genre-defying sound but also their complete anonymity. The band is led by a masked and cloaked frontman known only as Vessel, who is believed to be both the band’s vocalist and its creative visionary. The other members are also known only by aliases, maintaining the collective’s mystique and keeping the focus solely on their music and the mythology surrounding their deity-like figure known as Sleep.

The band released their debut EP, One, in 2016, followed by Two in 2017, both of which were self-released and helped establish their deeply emotional and cinematic sound. These early recordings introduced listeners to Vessel’s stunning vocal range and the band’s combination of atmospheric beauty and crushing heaviness. Songs like “Thread the Needle” and “Calcutta” demonstrated the group’s ability to blend ethereal melodies with complex rhythm patterns and soaring, heartfelt choruses. The mysterious nature of their presentation, paired with such compelling music, quickly attracted a passionate and growing following, leading to their signing with Spinefarm Records.

Sleep Token’s debut full-length album, Sundowning, was released in November 2019. The album rollout was unlike anything the modern rock world had seen, with the band releasing a new track every two weeks leading up to the album’s release. Each song was accompanied by visuals and cryptic messages tied to their overarching narrative of worship, devotion, and heartbreak. Critics praised Sundowning for its genre fusion, particularly how it intertwined ambient textures, soulful vocal performances, and powerful metal breakdowns. The album included songs such as “The Night Does Not Belong to God,” “Levitate,” and “Blood Sport,” each exploring emotional vulnerability in a way that resonated deeply with fans.

Their second album, This Place Will Become Your Tomb, arrived in September 2021 and solidified Sleep Token’s reputation as one of the most forward-thinking acts in heavy music. The record was praised for its cohesion and progression from their debut, offering an even deeper dive into themes of love, loss, and spirituality. Songs such as “Alkaline” and “The Love You Want” showcased the band’s balance of intimacy and grandeur, while “Hypnosis” and “High Water” continued to expand their sonic palette. The album charted in multiple countries and helped the band gain recognition beyond the underground metal community, drawing comparisons to artists across a wide spectrum of genres while maintaining a sound entirely their own.

In 2023, Sleep Token released their third studio album, Take Me Back to Eden, which became a breakthrough success and marked their transition into mainstream recognition. The album debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and featured some of their most celebrated songs, including “The Summoning,” which went viral online for its blend of jazz-inflected grooves, emotional vocal delivery, and sudden, explosive shifts in intensity. The record also included fan favorites like “Granite,” “Vore,” and the title track “Take Me Back to Eden.” Critics hailed the album as one of the boldest releases in modern metal, with its ability to move seamlessly between R&B-inspired ballads, cinematic pop, and brutal, down-tuned metal sections.

Beyond their recordings, Sleep Token’s live performances have become a cornerstone of their identity. Their concerts are often described as ritualistic experiences, where the band members appear in full costume and masks, performing under dim lighting and atmospheric visuals. The anonymity of the members allows audiences to immerse themselves completely in the music, treating each show as an act of collective worship rather than a traditional concert. This ritualistic presentation has become central to their mythology, further deepening the emotional connection between the band and their fans.

Sleep Token has also made an impact on the global festival circuit, performing at major events such as Download Festival, Reading and Leeds, and the U.S. counterpart Welcome to Rockville. Their growing influence in both rock and metal circles has been bolstered by their refusal to conform to genre labels, blending elements of pop, soul, and electronic music into their heavy sound. Their ability to balance brutality with vulnerability has redefined what it means to be a metal band in the modern era.

Complete List Of Sleep Token Songs From A to Z

Alkaline – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – 2021
The Apparition – Take Me Back to Eden – 2023
Aqua Regia – Take Me Back to Eden – 2023
Are You Really Okay? – Take Me Back to Eden – 2023
Ascensionism – Take Me Back to Eden – 2023
Atlantic – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – 2021
Blood Sport – Sundowning – 2019
Blood Sport (from the room below) – Sundowning (Deluxe) – 2019
Caramel – Even in Arcadia – 2025
Chokehold – Take Me Back to Eden – 2023
Damocles – Even in Arcadia – 2025
Dangerous – Even in Arcadia – 2025
Dark Signs – Sundowning – 2019
Descending – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – 2021
Distraction – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – 2021
Drag Me Under – Sundowning – 2019
DYWTYLM – Take Me Back to Eden – 2023
Emergence – Even in Arcadia – 2025
Emergence (instrumental) – Even in Arcadia (Japanese Bonus Track) – 2025
Euclid – Take Me Back to Eden – 2023
Even in Arcadia – Even in Arcadia – 2025
Even in Arcadia (piano version) – Even in Arcadia (Japanese Bonus Track) – 2025
Fall for Me – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – 2021
Gethsemane – Even in Arcadia – 2025
Give – Sundowning – 2019
Gods – Sundowning – 2019
Granite – Take Me Back to Eden – 2023
Higher – Sundowning – 2019
High Water – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – 2021
Hypnosis – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – 2021
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston cover) – Sundowning (Deluxe) – 2019
Infinite Baths – Even in Arcadia – 2025
Levitate – Sundowning – 2019
Like That – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – 2021
Look to Windward – Even in Arcadia – 2025
The Love You Want – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – 2021
Mine – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – 2021
Missing Limbs – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – 2021
The Night Does Not Belong to God – Sundowning – 2019
The Offering – Sundowning – 2019
Past Self – Even in Arcadia – 2025
Provider – Even in Arcadia – 2025
Rain – Take Me Back to Eden – 2023
Say That You Will – Sundowning – 2019
Shelter (from the room below) – Sundowning (Deluxe) – 2019
Sugar – Sundowning – 2019
The Summoning – Take Me Back to Eden – 2023
Take Aim – Sundowning – 2019
Take Me Back to Eden – Take Me Back to Eden – 2023
Telomeres – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – 2021
Vore – Take Me Back to Eden – 2023
When the Party’s Over (Billie Eilish cover) – Sundowning (Deluxe) – 2019

Albums

Sundowning (2019): 16 songs

This Place Will Become Your Tomb (2021): 12 songs

Take Me Back to Eden (2023): 12 songs

Even in Arcadia (2025): 12 songs

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