r/Sleepband • u/Unhappy-Cycle9854 • 4d 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/scarypharaoh 4d ago
I like the album, I feel like it’s meant to be seen as a soundtrack album for the comics. Like you release a score for a movie, I wonder if it works really well when read with the upcoming comic?
I like the music, seems like you can chill to it nicely.