Sleep Token’s Groundbreaking ‘Even In Arcadida’ Clutches #1 Spot in the US—A Musical Revolution!
Ah, darling, if you’ve somehow managed to dodge the tumultuous waves of Sleep Token, it’s high time we delve into their enigmatic realm. Picture this: an anonymous British collective that melds the mundane tremors of metalcore with a soul-crushing vibrato that could make any white boy weak at the knees. They’ve catapulted themselves into the upper echelons of heavy music in the 2020s, and their latest release, Even In Arcadia, is revving up conversations like a scandalous plot twist worthy of any blockbuster.
Now, straight out of the package, we have their fourth full-length “offering,” a term they toss around as if their records are sacred relics. Regular Stereogum contributor Eli Enis recently delivered a withering critique so cruel it could peel the paint off a wall, prompting me—naturally—into a deep dive to see if the barbs held any truth. Spoiler alert: Eli’s got a point. It’s that bad. But here’s the kicker: Even In Arcadia is soaring straight to the top of the charts, claiming the coveted #1 spot on America’s all-genre Billboard 200, displacing none other than Bad Bunny’s much more palatable Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Talk about a plot twist that would make even the most seasoned producers blush!
Not only is it reigning supreme across the pond, but it’s also nabbed the top of the UK charts. This album isn’t just a pretty face; it’s dominating the Top Album Sales chart, clocking in an impressive 127,000 equivalent album units in its opening week, with a staggering 73,500 coming solely from physical sales. Vinyl lovers, take note: 47,000 of those were records, shattering the record for the biggest vinyl sales week for a hard rock album—previously held by the theatrical metal band Ghost, whose new work, Skeletá, also ascended to #1 just weeks ago.
Believe it or not, the last time we witnessed two different hard rock albums colliding this explosively on the Billboard 200 within a mere month was back in June 2013 with Queens of the Stone Age’s …Like Clockwork and Black Sabbath’s 13. My dear, we are truly in bizarre times! If you’re feeling adventurous, go ahead and sample one of Sleep Token’s so-called “offerings.” But be prepared; you might need a stiff drink afterward.
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