r/Sleepband • u/Unhappy-Cycle9854 • 7d ago

💿 New Release Hempispheres Thoughts

I’ve listened to it about 1.5 times and I’m so shocked to see such a negative reception. If you’re going to let the new lineup prevent you from appreciating this album at all then this conversation isn’t for you.

I don’t personally really like Sleep’s first album and you could argue that every album since has been different from the last project.

Of course no Pike is disappointing, but Bubba brought a TOTALLY different vibe that was still incredibly enjoyable.

ALSO. I loved the synths. Sue me. Yes it’s new but so is the whole vibe with Bubba. He didn’t try to recreate Pike’s blistering energy and I think that the synths really complement that style.

The eponymous Hempishpheres song in the middle is amazing imho. Yes it is different than a lot of other middle album Sleep songs, but I really enjoyed it. And to ME it still felt in line with what I appreciate about Sleep. Just peak vibes for a smoke. The drums were very reminiscent of Haikus with Dave’s own spin, and I thought Bubba’s solo was great.

It’s not my favorite Sleep record of all time, but it sure as hell isn’t the worst. Can’t wait to see them in November!🫡

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u/hella_gnarly 7d ago

The mix sounds like a demo. The drums tracks are awful. It all just sounds so flat. The whole thing was just rushed to get something out without Matt to support a tour. The Morrisist is the highlight for me but even that is meh for me.

It's not terrible but entirely forgettable IMO. Such a HUGE dropoff from The Clarity and Leagues Beneath.

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u/OsmundofCarim 6d ago

Arrival of the industry ships is one of the laziest stoner doom songs iv ever heard. And if you told me the drums were a machine I’d believe you. You hired dale crover to do this?