Studio Album · No. 1
Sundowning Songwriting Credits by Sleep Token
Produced by George Lever · Engineered by George Lever
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sleep Token carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Sundowning is Sleep Token's debut, written by the anonymous frontman Vessel, who handles vocals, guitar, keyboards, and piano. Self-released and produced with George Lever, it established the band's blend of progressive metal, R&B, and ambient pop with no outside writers, all framed around their worship of a deity called Sleep.
Sundowning is the debut studio album by the anonymous masked collective Sleep Token, released in October 2019 on ISOM Industries and self-produced by Sleep Token. The album introduced the band's unique hybrid sound, devotional lyrics addressed to an enigmatic entity called Vessel, wrapped in production that moves fluidly between progressive metal, R&B, pop, and ambient music. The mysterious identity of the lead vocalist (known only as Vessel) and the cult-like secrecy surrounding the band's membership generated enormous intrigue online that translated into a rapidly growing and fiercely dedicated fanbase. Tracks like 'Blood Sport' and 'Dark Signs' showcased Vessel's extraordinary vocal range and the band's willingness to subvert genre expectations without sacrificing melodic accessibility. Sundowning is one of the most distinctive debut albums in recent heavy music history.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Night Does Not Belong to God
|
Vessel | Vessel | George Lever | The Vessel (Lead Vocals)IV (Guitar)III (Bass)II (Drums) |
| 2 |
The Offering
|
Vessel | Vessel | George Lever | The Vessel (Lead Vocals)IV (Guitar)III (Bass)II (Drums) |
| 3 |
Levitate
|
Vessel | Vessel | George Lever | The Vessel (Lead Vocals)IV (Guitar)III (Bass)II (Drums) |
| 4 |
Dark Signs
|
Vessel | Vessel | George Lever | The Vessel (Lead Vocals)IV (Guitar)III (Bass)II (Drums) |
| 5 |
Higher
|
Vessel | Vessel | George Lever | The Vessel (Lead Vocals)IV (Guitar)III (Bass)II (Drums) |
| 6 |
Take Aim
|
Vessel | Vessel | George Lever | The Vessel (Lead Vocals)IV (Guitar)III (Bass)II (Drums) |
| 7 |
Give
|
Vessel | Vessel | George Lever | The Vessel (Lead Vocals)IV (Guitar)III (Bass)II (Drums) |
| 8 |
Gods
|
Vessel | Vessel | George Lever | The Vessel (Lead Vocals)IV (Guitar)III (Bass)II (Drums) |
| 9 |
Sugar
|
Vessel | Vessel | George Lever | The Vessel (Lead Vocals)IV (Guitar)III (Bass)II (Drums) |
| 10 |
Say That You Will
|
Vessel | Vessel | George Lever | The Vessel (Lead Vocals)IV (Guitar)III (Bass)II (Drums) |
| 11 |
Drag Me Under
|
Vessel | Vessel | George Lever | The Vessel (Lead Vocals)IV (Guitar)III (Bass)II (Drums) |
| 12 |
Blood Sport
|
Vessel | Vessel | George Lever | The Vessel (Lead Vocals)IV (Guitar)III (Bass)II (Drums) |