The Band
Sleep Theory is an American rock band formed in 2020. The singer Cullen Moore, a US Army veteran, started Sleep Theory as a solo project and with time transformed into a band with the rest of the lineup.
They are known for mixing diverse styles like R&B, nu-metal, and metalcore. Their first EP, Paper Hearts (2023) was very successful. Along with that work the band has released many singles, one of which is the one this review is about.
Band Members
- Cullen Moore – vocals, harmonica
- Daniel Pruitt – guitar, screaming vocals
- Paolo Vergara – bass, co-lead vocals
- Ben Pruitt – drums
The Album
Just before their upcoming tour supporting Falling In Reverse, in which they will also be performing with Hollywood Undead, the band released a new single on October 25, 2024, which contains the songs Paralyzed and Stuck In My Head. The other song was released previously on July 18, 2024.
The Song
Paralyzed sings about inner struggles and the obstacles one has to endure to face them. It’s a heavy track, musically as well as lyrically.
These guys are crazy talented. Showcasing three singers: Cullen with his beautiful and soft voice gives an R&B and soul vibe but also adds some growls. Daniel’s guitar melodies and screams, and Paolo’s bass lines and vocals. Also great drumming by Ben.
A perfect mix of heavy music, clean vocals with growls, screams, beautiful melodies and harmonics, and a catchy chorus. Just as the other song of this single and also as any Sleep Theory song I’ve listened to so far, these guys are Stuck In My Head.
Just to end this, I hope they will come up with a full-length album soon, since for us fans is something long awaited and will be much appreciated when that happens. So, I’m crossing my fingers.
The Lyrics
You feel it
Creep in
A thousand knives that sink in
When all you
Believe in
Gets lost behind confusion
This war
Inside
Scorched Earth under blood red skies
This pain
In your mind
They don’t see what’s behind your eyes
Paralyzed from the fear inside
But pain is only temporary
So why are all these pages tearing
Terrified Of what you hide behind
The weight of all the hurt you carry
The memories you try to bury now
Deep breath
Cold sweat
They say it’s all in your head
But you’re Fighting
With what’s next
Until you’re left for dead
This war
Inside
Scorched Earth under blood red skies
This pain
In your mind
Brings back what you thought you left behind
Paralyzed from the fear inside
But pain is only temporary
So why are all these pages tearing
Terrified Of what you hide behind
The weight of all the hurt you carry
The memories you try to bury now
Give me
A single moment of peace
I’m ripping through my skin
Just to find relief
Paralyzed from the fear inside
But pain is only temporary
So why are all these pages tearing
Terrified Of what you hide behind
The weight of all the hurt you carry
The memories you try to bury now
This war
Inside
Scorched Earth under blood red
Pain is only temporary
The memories you try to bury now