Sleep Token "Aqua Regia" Confirmed This Will Be AOTY Contender... 

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There’s now zero doubts in my mind that SEX TOKEN will be a contender for album of the year!! The sheer creativity and musicianship on these singles so far is already more than most bands can accomplish on an entire album and I cannot wait to hear the rest!!

Between Vessel's voice, his piano skills, the drummer's talent, and now their producer Carl Bown...they are really a force for 2023. Worship.

Listening to Aqua Regia is not enough 😩 I need this song IN me. Idk how to describe it but just listening and feeling this is not enough.

I mean, their last album was incredibly good but this time they hit different different. Sleep Token knows how to trigger the feelings but the 4 new songs are like a warm hug in a dark and cold place. Fucking crazy❤

I love how they progressively finessed the jazz into it starting with the bass piano notes then fith the jazzy harmony in the second chorus, the amazing piano solo and the crunchy chord to bring it all back Stunning.

i honestly think one of my favourite things about the SEX TOKEN releases is catching the live reactions with you and chat man, it's been an absolute blast every single time

The piano in this song is just 🔥. Also, what else can be said about Vessel man. Just incredible. So happy they’re blowing up! By the way, I’m loving this new format of live reactions. It gives an even more authentic, almost event like quality to the reactions. Reminds me of my school days back in the day when everyone was hyped for the same artist dropping a new song/album (the release of LP’s Meteora as a personal example for me back in 2003) 😎

With tracks like this, Sleep Token definitely has become Sex Token. This era of ST is truly amazing and I am awe-struck by the level of skill they have. This and Summoning are tied for the top track. Loving your energy in these reactions, man! Soon everyone will worship lol

Im so happy these guys are blowing up. Stumbled upon them a few years back. Hope I get to see them live sometime.

My rankings so far: 1. Chokehold - on repeat for 2 weeks running 2. The Summoning - a close second 3. Granite - it's growing on me with more listens 4. Aqua Regia - this song just calms my nerves SEX TOKEN!

Yeah this is probably gonna be my aoty

Honestly loving the live reactions! I haven’t been able to actually catch them live but it’s so fun to see the community experiencing the songs with you or just vibing out in chat. It’s good energy! Haha 2023 is Sex Token’s year!

the more i listen to this song, the more i fall in love with it. imo it goes The Summoning Aqua Regia Chokehold (VERY VERY close with Aqua Regia) Granite

Seeing them live on the 22nd and every single makes me more hyped

As much as I love the other tracks, this one is my favourite so far, the fat syntha that groovy ass piano, Vessels being the GOAT, ultimate chill song mixed with the seggs. Amazing song

Probably the most chill, calming song I have listened to in ages. I liked a couple of their songs from the previous two albums but was never fully on board. After seeing them twice since May and the 4 new songs, I can't get enough of them.

I loved their two albums but man! This is shaping up to be one of the best ever albums I’ve heard. I seriously cannot stop listening. Album of the year for sure, cannot see how anyone will top it for me. Sex Token are really stepping up to the occasion.

This song is so eloquent, smooth , jazzy and sexy It's a masterpiece The line Oxytocin running in the ether is so amazing Enjoyed the reaction and how much you breakdown and really appreciate the aspects of the song/ music

this might be the best of the four, it's an entire track of what they dipped into with love that you want, I absolutely adore this song, there is no ceiling with Sex Token

I’m really happy you mention Pink Floyd. I’ve been sensing those vibes as well. Especially on the ambient section on the summoning.

This song is the perfect blend of blues, jazz, and funk yet keeping a calm vibe. This band continues to amaze me

I have you to thank for introducing me to Sleep Token. I saw a TikTock while waking up in early January. It was you vibing to Chokehold....Needless to say, I checked out the band and fell in love. Thank you so much Metalbirb!!!! Never would've found my new addiction without you. It's so hard to listen to anything besides them. So looking forward to this Friday when their album drops...

World Sleep Day is March 17. 2 tracks every 2 weeks culminates on March 17. Take Me Back to Eden

This such a breath of fresh air! I absolutely love heavy as balls but this is so nice. Being able to just relax and groove out. *chefs kiss*🤌🏼

Sleep Token are definitely something special. I can't be more excited to hear the rest of the album and finish the roller coaster of genres, musical themes, grooves, and crushing emotion they've put us on. And then ride that roller coaster until the rails turn into napalm.

They played this and Granite live in Glasgow on Wednesday night, along with Chokehold and The Summoning. Was absolutely magnificent 👏

Loving the reactions to all four tracks. Right there with you brother

Sex Token for sure. These guys are PHENOMENAL, and I really hope they explode with this album because they deserve the credit.

Once again they are undefeated. Worship!

I'm sure some people are going to say that their new stuff isn't metal enough and too much pop or whatever... but who says that metal can't be a bit softer? I'm here for bands like sleep token or bad omens for switching genres and trying new stuff! 🤩

the progression on second verse of chokehold still unbeaten

Damn that Piano run was awesome! 4/4 Baby. Serious AOTY contender can't wait for the rest of the Album time to rename the Band now S3x Token

I love seeing metal fans enjoy music like this. Shows we aren't all gatekeepy weirdos that can't enjoy a song that doesn't have a breakdown. This song is a fukin vibe and it gives me life

my favorite track off this ep the instrumental is amazing.

Saw them last weekend and Vessel played the piano solo live - defo gonna be AotY

I share the excitement Metalbirb came in with today. Love the hype!🤘

Vessels vocals are master level.

Piano is like Lawrence Welkish sounding Just Beautiful

I saw Sleep Token in Manchester last night. Took a friend that had no idea who ST are. They played all four new songs and it was unreal.

the metaphors in the lyrics are so goddamn clever and powerful. My life is a holy book - A call from olympus, ringing off the hook.

Vessel's voice is literally just pure silk. And he's only gotten better!

Love your reactions to the songs so far. I have been building up my expectations for this album with each new song they've released. Also, SEXXX TOKEN!

Listening to Sleep Token isn't enough. I need their songs underneath my skin!

Whoever their new producer is brought this band to a whooooole new level

I’m still processing granite then they drop this. Sleep token making their own genre. This album is going to be unreal

this might actually be my favorite tune off the new record so far (although "The Summoning" is more impressive)

I love it so much

I didn't like the start but it's already growing on me on the very first listen lol. Good stuff for the most part. I just find it to be a bit too poppy for my taste. I like their more synthy side when it's done like in Hypnosis

the piano part reminds me of Chrono Trigger so much!

SexToken has quickly become my favorite band. 🥀

Piano Solo. Vessel is on fire 🔥

Aqua Regia (royal water) is also known as nitrohydrochloric acid. It's a component in a solution that is used to refine gold.

The piano, vocals and jazzy percussion hits on this tracks are just * chefs kiss * The late night, penthouse top floor, elegant romancing vibes be REAL! :D Oh, and don't worry about the pronunciation of Regia. There are actually two ways of saying it, and yours was one of them :)

Breakdown of Sanity - Collapse ^^

I love them

Unless Silent Planet comes out hot with another album this year, I have a hard time fathoming how this won't be album of the year for me... Golly goodness.

Pop is the new metal

Sleep Token it's a bridge between two different music worlds, and that bridge can bring metalheads to different genres, like jazz or soul, and the people who unfortunately don't listen to heavy metal, can give a chance to the genre.

birb i refuse to write bloody adult fun time voucher, you have to stop lmao love you, love the reactions, and of course, LOVE the new sleep token

Lots of posturing with these last couple of songs…

I'm seeing them tomorrow night, and I'm not quite sure how the pit is gonna be? A brutal 2 step situation?!?!

I'm glad Sleep Token is getting recognition. Cause I would've never found them otherwise

Hell yes 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

So good, can’t wait to see what else they have coming. Also I’ve started to noticed way more Sleep Token haters online and that’s just a sign that they blowing up. Same thing happened with Spiritbox, Lorna Shore and Bad Omens. Welcome to the club Sleep Token and stay mad nerds lol

Never forget that Vessel plays them keys

I fucking cannot!!!!! Album soon please!!! "My love is an animal call, cutting through the darkness, bouncing off the walls. Trimmed teeth on a broken jaw. Following a blood trail frothing at the mouth. These days in a circuit board, integrated hardware you cannot afford" TALK YOUR SHIT VESSAL

THE PIANO MAN

Hey Birb-man, have you done a review for "Telomeres" from Sleep Token? I'd love to know your thoughts on it even still 100% my favourite song from them.

Sex Token. I first got into this band because of Will Ramos’ cover of Hypnosis, but my interest didn’t go far beyond that song besides Jaws. So far, every single they’ve recently released has peaked my interest, and I see a big future for these guys.

Lets fucking gooooooooooo!

Sex Token Another great reaction to yet another great song by Sleep "Sex" Token. I cannot wait for this album. Super Stoked!!

Sleep elegance.....

Out of the 4, this is the one I love most! That jazzy sexy element is the what I wanted more of! And they delivered!

This album is gonna fuck so hard.

Your top songs of January is just gonna be all Sleep Token. Sex Token is the new alternate name for this band

Putting the bar way high for everybody else this year.

It's like a wayyyyy better port noir

Sex Token (Sleep Token) will be the biggest band of this year!

Sex Token let's go can't wait for this album WORSHIP

The Elton John comparison is so on point

looks like sex token has hit their stride with these new songs. They're definitely blowing up this year.

Vessel has been playing kingdom hearts on mdma 🤣

Scientists: The human birth rate is collapsing Sleep Token: Hold my beer

Sex Token is for sure in full swing with this track, I have to wonder if they have another track even sexier waiting for us 🤔

I made a Twitch account just after this song dropped in hopes to watch this live. I must have just missed you!

Didn't enjoy the chorus melody. But really liked verse 2 when drums came in and then the jazzy bridge amd his vocal lines before 3rd chorus

SEXTOKEN

his voice is amazing but this one had more layering and effects to it for sure. I hope they dont end up going full Post Malone with the over vibrato

Man this new sex token album is going to be great i cant wait for it

Sex Token Also-there’s 2 pillars behind the figure in this one. Think it means 2 more before album announcement? 👀

we were all saying the name wrong. I haven't heard a single person say it the way Vessel sings it and at this rate, if anyone DOES say it correctly before listening, I'm gonna call BS on them doing a "first listen reaction" /j also the little parrot dancing every few seconds with subs and follows truly added to vibe of this song, genuinely this song was a grower, like I loved it so much when I first listened, but now I GET IT. Sleep Token is... they are operating on a different level. worship. p.s. Sex Token

Aoty material

Sleep Token literally hitting us with a 4 for 4 combo

worship.

Next song is “Vore”. Then “Ascensionism”.

Loved the first 2 singles; last 2 are good songs, but definitely not for me. Still excited for the album though.

Sex Token indeed. The very first time I heard Vessel singing (Alkaline) I thought how raunchy his voice was lol . The last 2 songs have definitely proved that 👌

Sex Token! Maybe this is Sleep's introduction as this boss is the only one that hasn't died yet?

I don’t think I’ve ever felt so much hype for a metal album since alien or all our gods… sleep token got me SHAKING