Afterglow (Sleep Theory album)
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| Released | May 16, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2024 | |||
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| Length | 40:23 | |||
| Label | Epitaph | |||
| Producer | David Cowell | |||
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Afterglow is the debut studio album by American rock band Sleep Theory, released on May 16, 2025 through Epitaph Records.[1] The album peaked at number 117 on the US Billboard 200[2][3], and has sold 138,000 equivalent album units in the United States.[4]
Background
The band released the album's first single titled "Stuck In My Head" on July 18, 2024.[5] The second single titled "Paralyzed" was released on October 25, 2024.[6] On February 5, 2025, the band released the third single titled "Static" along with the announcement of the album.[7] The fourth single off the album titled "III" was released on April 3, 2025.[8] The band released a music video for the track "Gravity" on May 16, 2025, coinciding with the album release.[9] The tracks "Numb" and "Fallout" originally appeared on the band's 2023 EP titled Paper Hearts.[10]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Cullen Moore, Daniel Pruitt, Paolo Vergara, Ben Pruitt, and David Cowell; additional writing on "Gravity" by Gabriella Khristine and on "Numb" by Tim Spencer.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Static" | 3:29 |
| 2. | "Hourglass" | 2:44 |
| 3. | "III" | 3:03 |
| 4. | "Fallout" | 3:18 |
| 5. | "Stuck in My Head" | 3:17 |
| 6. | "Gravity" | 3:53 |
| 7. | "Afterglow" | 3:44 |
| 8. | "Numb" | 3:35 |
| 9. | "Parasite" | 3:15 |
| 10. | "Just a Mistake" | 2:58 |
| 11. | "Paralyzed" | 3:26 |
| 12. | "Words Are Worthless" | 3:41 |
| Total length: | 40:23 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[11]
Sleep Theory
- Cullen Moore – vocals
- Daniel Pruitt – guitar, unclean vocals
- Paolo Vergara – bass
- Ben Pruitt – drums
Additional contributors
- David Cowell – production, programming, additional instrumentation (all tracks); mixing (tracks 4, 8), string arrangements (7, 12)
- Zakk Cervini – mixing (1–3, 5–7, 9–12)
- Julian Gargiulo – mixing assistance (1–3, 5–7, 9–12)
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Brandon Rodriguez – additional programming, guitar (9)
- Budapest Symphony Orchestra – strings (7, 12)
- Tim Spencer – additional vocals (8)
- Jim Hughes – artwork
- Eli Rae – layout
- RJ Vergara – logo
- Jonathan Weiner – photography
References
- ^ "Sleep Theory Announce Debut Album 'Afterglow'". Rock Sound. February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Debuts on this week's". X. May 28, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard 200: Week of May 31, 2025". billboard 200TM. May 31, 2025.
- ^ Kevin Rutherford (August 15, 2025). "Sleep Theory Scores Second Straight Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 With 'Static'". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ "Sleep Theory Release Earwormy "Stuck In My Head" | THE NOISE". onestowach. July 18, 2024.
- ^ "Sleep Theory speaks on inner battles with "Paralyzed"". Melodic Magazine. October 25, 2024.
- ^ "BREAKOUT QUARTET SLEEP THEORY ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM 'AFTERGLOW', SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "STATIC"". Epitaph. February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Sleep Theory drop new single III: "If it helps someone feel less alone… it's done its job"". Kerrang!. April 3, 2025.
- ^ "Sleep Theory Unveil "Gravity" Music Video Alongside Their Debut Album "Afterglow"". The PRP. May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Sleep Theory announce debut album Afterglow, unleash opening track Static". Kerrang!. February 5, 2025.
- ^ Afterglow (Media notes). Sleep Theory. Epitaph Records. May 16, 2025.
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