No Sleep 'till Bedtime cover

No Sleep 'till Bedtime

Strapping Young Lad

42 min · 9 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and industrial noise melds with chaotic vocals to create a unique auditory assault.

Top tracks — play these first

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    All Hail the New Flesh — This track encapsulates the band's thematic exploration of technology and humanity, showcasing a frenetic blend of melodic hooks and brutal aggression.
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    Far Beyond Metal — Serving as an anthem for metal enthusiasts, this track cleverly intertwines humor with heavy instrumentation, making it a highlight of their live performances.
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    Velvet Kevorkian — Opening the album with a visceral intensity, this track sets the tone for the rest of the performance, blending complex rhythms with guttural vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless bursts of aggression
  • chaotic energy for workouts
  • short tracks with intense impact
  • cathartic release of frustration

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer calm and soothing sounds
  • want lengthy, melodic compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'No Sleep 'till Bedtime' marks Strapping Young Lad's first live album, capturing their intense stage presence during a pivotal moment in their career. Following the success of their groundbreaking studio album 'City', this live recording showcases their evolution into a formidable force in the metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Fear Factory· Meshuggah· Gojira

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Velvet Kevorkian 2:42
  • 2 All Hail the New Flesh 5:24
  • 3 Home Nucleonics 2:24
  • 4 Oh My Fucking God 3:40
  • 5 SYL 4:53
  • 6 In the Rainy Season 5:29
  • 7 Far Beyond Metal 4:46
  • 8 Japan (studio) 5:18
  • 9 Centipede (studio) 7:56

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