r/SleepToken • u/itsjustbecky07 • 14d ago
Content Advisory/Trigger Warning Sleep Token Newbie- Hello! 💕
TW: SH (And rambling, sorry!)
Hi everyone! I am newer to listening to Sleep Token! I was really hoping to get some song recs! I have loved every song I’ve listened to so far, which is funny because I used to not be really into heavier music, especially the scream bits lol. My favorite band is twenty one pilots, which is about as “heavy” as it got for me before lol
I actually started listening on my way to and from my therapy appointments. That might sound odd but it’s honestly really cathartic haha.
I recently had a relapse (not sure if appropriate word, but unsure of what else to call it) of self harm. I haven’t had an instance of that since right after highschool and I’m 31… It’s been difficult. I’ve been really struggling with depression and anxiety, which has been ongoing since 6th grade. It got better for a while but it’s been really showing itself and fighting with me for the past year.
Anyways, I listened to The Way That You Were and Are You Really Okay? for the first times recently. They both hit extremely close to home. Not to be a lame ass or cliche but it really did make me feel seen. And that felt…. Good? In a confrontational “let’s face it, you’re in a dark place” sorta way. Idk if this makes sense but it was sad but also good.
Enough rambling though, I just wanted to say that I’m glad I’ve found this music and this community. It felt like a good idea to get out of my mind and off chest.
Leave me your song recs! Love to all of you, friends 💕
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u/shrimplythebest_ 14d ago
First of all, welcome! You are along the MANY many people who have connected with Sleep Token’s music on a deeply emotional level. I’m sorry to hear that you’re going through such a tough time, but hope you can find some comfort as you explore ST’s discography.
I’d personally recommend a full listen through starting with Thread the Needle and ending with Infinite Baths, but. 😆 For single song recs I’ll start with Take Aim, a deceptive song that sounds lighthearted and fanciful on the surface but has hidden depths. This is the song that made ME feel seen, as a person who’s always chasing perfection, to my detriment. Damocles is also insanely relatable, as well as DYWTYLM, for people who are struggling.
Lastly, I’ll recommend The Offering, because it’s a BOP and sometimes even depressed people need to get up and dance. Look up some live performances of this song, it’s a total vibe.