Stumbling out of San Jose in the early 90s, Sleep took the stoner slump of Black Sabbath and combined it with the intensity of thrash.
Albums such as 'Dopesmoker' remain peerless examples of stoner metal, an almighty sludge document which can crush the body and illuminate the soul.
Given a full Southern Lord re-issue back in 2012, Sleep have surprised fans by issuing a new track. Recorded for the Adult Swim singles club, 'The Clarity' picks up exactly where that seminal album left off.
Tailing off just before the ten minute mark, this is sheer mystical riffing, volume and drone turned into spiritual qualities.
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