Iconography, particularly in the form of sigils, has always played an important part in conveying Sleep Token’s message. The sigils for the individual Sundowning singles were written with binds made from a combination of Futhark runes, alchemical symbols, and Ar Goetia runes. The band’s logo, from the original to the iconic one we see today, can be deconstructed into individual runes of Elder Futhark, the oldest extant runic alphabet. In spirit, Scandinavian runes were not merely grammatical morphemes but representations of a deeper, sacred meaning. Bind runes are additive, so it’s impossible to definitively state its constituents, but to me it seems that four runes make up the visualised band name: dagaz – ᛞ, tiwaz – ᛏ, uruz – ᚢ and eihwaz – ᛇ, as well as a fifth which seems to represent Vessel or Sleep in some way (the masks of the other band members bear seven prongs rather than five). All this said, it’s important to consider that finding relevant meaning in the signs will always involve a degree of confirmation bias; perhaps the band and Nemesis Design simply thought they looked cool. Weaver, James (22 June 2020). "Sleep Token release deluxe edition of 'Sundowning' ". Distorted Sound . Retrieved 5 March 2023. Missing Limbs“: 10924m – Challenger Deep (the deepest point in the ocean, within the Mariana Trench. Presumably the location of the house/tomb). In promoting TPWBYT, each song was assigned a depth, beginning at 914m and increasing by 910m with each song. Each of these related to particular nautical features, such as:

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It begins with the aforementioned The Night Does Not Belong To God, a song that’s as strange and sparse as it is spellbinding. With little more than a ringing digital tone and a muscular, crooning voice, the band conjure a dense mood that hangs heavy with longing, before bantamweight drumming and Deftones-like guitars inject a jolt of power. The song’s lasting impression is one of immense feeling, and it’s this rich atmosphere that cloaks almost the entirety of Sundowning. Coordinates were also scattered across the band’s merch, including the Parhelion hoodie (35.716 N, 122.7167 W – Davison Seamount, where, during a 2019 expedition, researchers discovered a whale fall at 10,623 feet below the surface) and the intro screen from band’s performance at the 2021 Heavy Music Awards (48.52.6 S, 123.23.6 W – Point Nemo, the furthest point from civilization, and thus the most remote location earth. In effect, it is a different kind of cemetery or tomb – “ Space junk started being dumped here in about 1971 and ever since it’s been the prime location for crash landing space junk.”) At times, it’s captivating. The Offering provides gasping melodrama, while Dark Signs projects EDM lightness onto evil chugs. The extremely minimal Drag Me Under, meanwhile, doesn’t even sound human. The band’s lyrics also go a long way in helping to construct this ethereal world, as they collide images of divinity with flashes of what seems to be their own lives. And while convention may have taught us that emotions mean more when pinned to a personality or some real-life flesh, the facelessness of these private sermons can make them feel shared and empathetic, or perhaps like being inside a confession booth. Vote up content that is on-topic, within the rules/guidelines, and will likely stay relevant long-term.male vocalist, sombre, melancholic, atmospheric, ethereal, introspective, passionate, melodic, longing, eclectic, dark, love, sentimental, lush, bittersweet a b c Fella, Daniel (19 November 2019). "Album Review: Sundowning – Sleep Token". Distorted Sound . Retrieved 5 March 2023. wookubus (21 June 2019). "Sleep Token Sign With Spinefarm, Debut "The Night Does Not Belong To God" ". Theprp.com . Retrieved 5 March 2023.

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Hobson, Rich (26 January 2023). "The 10 best Sleep Token songs". Metal Hammer . Retrieved 5 March 2023.Tiwaz — ᛏ. Association: justice, sacrifice. Most runologists believe Tiwaz denotes the warrior caste, and others that it is a symbol of self-confidence, adaptability, and readiness for self-sacrifice. According to this interpretation, this rune helps its wearer to clearly set goals and not deviate from the course to achieve them. In this situation, the rune will help to overcome all possible obstacles that interfere with the achievement of the result. In a generalised sense, helping people follow their higher purpose. The implication with reference to Vessel is clear: Vessel is Sleep’s warrior, the god’s way of interacting with the world, and also a tool for whom self-sacrifice appears inevitable. Weaver, James (13 December 2019). "Distorted Sound's Albums of the Year 2019". Distorted Sound . Retrieved 5 March 2023. The weakest part of this album is definitely the last 3 songs, and it certainly doesn't help that they follow one of the highlights of this album. I found them to be a drag, unmemorable, and in a few moments, outright bad.

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Well, it's a band 90% driven by their singer's rather unique voice. The songs spend vary between metal-esque dirges, electro-indie pop, and piano ballads in about equal amounts.wookubus (20 March 2022). "Sleep Token Release Instrumental Version Of "Sundowning" ". Theprp.com . Retrieved 5 March 2023.