The Sciences
Sleep · 2018
53 min · 6 tracks · doom metal · stoner metal
Heavy, psychedelic riffs blend with cosmic themes to create an expansive auditory experience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on April 20, 2018, 'The Sciences' marks Sleep's first studio album in nearly two decades following their revered 1998 release 'Dopesmoker.' Coming after a period of reunion tours and live performances, this album showcases the band's commitment to their signature stoner doom sound while exploring new thematic depths.
- If you like
- doom metal, stoner metal
The Sciences is an album by Sleep, released in 2018. Heavy, psychedelic riffs blend with cosmic themes to create an expansive auditory experience. 'The Sciences' was met with critical acclaim, debuting at number 6 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart. Its release coincided with a resurgence of interest in stoner metal, solidifying Sleep’s influence on both the genre and contemporary heavy music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Sciences sound like?
Heavy, psychedelic riffs blend with cosmic themes to create an expansive auditory experience. Rooted in doom metal and stoner metal.
What makes The Sciences by Sleep notable?
'The Sciences' was met with critical acclaim, debuting at number 6 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart. Its release coincided with a resurgence of interest in stoner metal, solidifying Sleep’s influence on both the genre and contemporary heavy music. Released on April 20, 2018, 'The Sciences' marks Sleep's first studio album in nearly two decades following their revered 1998 release 'Dopesmoker.' Coming after a period of reunion tours and live performances, this album showcases the band's commitment to their signature stoner doom sound while exploring new thematic depths.
Who is The Sciences for?
The Sciences works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on The Sciences?
The Sciences has 6 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sciences 3:03
- 2 Marijuanaut’s Theme Standout 6:39
- 3 Sonic Titan Standout 12:26
- 4 Antarcticans Thawed 14:23
- 5 Giza Butler Standout 10:02
- 6 The Botanist 6:27
Release Date
April 20, 2018
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
53 min 3 sec
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