{"title":"Artist: Sleep","description":"\u003cp\u003eSleep, hailing from San Jose, California, is a prominent name in the stoner and doom metal scene, known for their heavy, down-tuned bass and resonant guitar riffs. A great starting point for collectors includes their influential album from 1992, which solidified their reputation, and their later work that marks their reunion in 2009. The Den carries a rotating selection of used Sleep records, so keep an eye out for these sought-after titles as inventory changes frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sleep-dopesmoker-lp-111426-den00001978","title":"Sleep - Dopesmoker - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third Man Records, Third Man Records Vault, Sleep, Sleep, Third Man Records, Record Two Mendocino, Razor's Edge Recording, I-Beam, Record Two Mendocino, Razor's Edge Recording, Ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e TMR-763\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleep’s Dopesmoker stands as a unique statement in focused listening, inviting the attentive ear into a dense, meditative world with its extended, riff-heavy compositions like \"Dopesmoker\" and \"Hot Lava Man.\" The album’s acoustic ensemble approach contrasts with its heavy sound, threading intricate layers through a compact ensemble that demands patience and rewards with immersive depth. It’s a record that carves its own space, offering something more than just riff repetition—there’s a slow-burning narrative in the music’s weight and texture that invites serious engagement rather than casual background noise. This 2022 vinyl pressing arrives sealed, preserving the record in pristine condition perfect for collectors who appreciate a fresh copy ready to reveal every detail. The sealed format means you can expect untouched grooves and optimal sound preservation, ideal for those who want to experience Dopesmoker without any compromises. Given its focused listening nature, this pressing suits anyone ready to dive headfirst into Sleep’s sprawling sonic journey, with the vinyl format offering a tactile connection to the ritual of playing a record that’s as deliberate as its music. It’s a heavy dose of stoner rock served with a side of patience—proof that sometimes, the slowest burn is the most rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleep - Dopesmoker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eDopesmoker\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide D\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eHot Lava Man\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide E\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDopesmoker Part 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDopesmoker Alternate Solo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProceeds The Weedian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Br3-VcGi4a8\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/675SQ1iAQNwFdr8ZUuOLwN\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"SEALED \/ SEALED \/ 2022","offer_id":68179248087356,"sku":"DEN00001978","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/ODAtNTcxMS5qcGVn.jpg?v=1794697843"}],"url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/collections\/artist-sleep.oembed","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}