Complete Leo Faulkner Discography
A chronological overview of every musical project and release associated with Leo George Faulkner, from his earliest work in Bristol's underground scene to Sleep Token's chart-topping albums. This discography covers all confirmed studio albums, EPs, singles, and notable credits linked to the man identified as Vessel.
Blacklit Canopy (c. 2010–2014)
Leo Faulkner's first known musical project, Blacklit Canopy, was a Bristol-based ambient and atmospheric project formed alongside Gemma Matthews during or shortly after his studies at BIMM Bristol. The duo produced ethereal, layered music that blended ambient textures with gentle vocal passages - a sound that, in retrospect, clearly foreshadowed the atmospheric elements that would define Sleep Token's quieter moments.
Blacklit Canopy's releases were limited and largely self-distributed through SoundCloud and Bandcamp. Exact release dates and track listings are difficult to confirm, as much of the material has since been removed from public platforms. What survives in fan archives reveals a young musician already experimenting with layered vocals and genre-blurring arrangements.
Dusk (c. 2014–2016)
Between Blacklit Canopy and Sleep Token, Faulkner briefly operated under the solo moniker "Dusk." Even less is documented about this project than Blacklit Canopy, but fan research has uncovered early uploads attributed to the name that share sonic DNA with both Blacklit Canopy's ambient leanings and Sleep Token's later emotional intensity. The Dusk project appears to represent a transitional period in which Faulkner was refining the vocal and compositional approach that would eventually become Sleep Token.
Sleep Token EPs
Thread the Needle / One (2016–2018)
Sleep Token's earliest material appeared online in late 2016, with the project's mythology and anonymous presentation established from the very first upload. The debut EP, commonly referred to as One, introduced the core elements of the Sleep Token sound: ethereal clean vocals over atmospheric instrumentation that could pivot to crushing heaviness without warning. Key tracks included "Thread the Needle" and "Nazareth," which quickly built a cult following.
Two (2017)
The follow-up EP expanded Sleep Token's sonic palette further, incorporating more prominent electronic elements and demonstrating greater confidence in genre juxtaposition. "Calculus" and "Jericho" became fan favourites, and the EP's release through Basick Records marked Sleep Token's first engagement with an established label infrastructure.
Sleep Token Studio Albums
Sundowning (November 22, 2019)
Released via Spinefarm Records, Sundowning was Sleep Token's debut full-length album. Comprising 12 tracks across 53 minutes, it established the template that would carry through all subsequent releases: a careful balance of vulnerability and violence, wrapped in meticulous production.
- Key tracks: "The Night Does Not Belong to God," "Gods," "Sugar," "Take Aim"
- Chart position: UK Rock Albums - Top 20
- Label: Spinefarm Records
This Place Will Become Your Tomb (September 24, 2021)
Sleep Token's second album pushed further into pop and R&B territory while maintaining the heavy elements that defined their debut. This Place Will Become Your Tomb was praised for its ambition and emotional depth, expanding the band's audience beyond the metal community.
- Key tracks: "Alkaline," "Fall for Me," "Hypnosis," "Atlantic"
- Chart position: UK Albums - Top 30; Billboard Heatseekers - No. 1
- Label: Spinefarm Records
Take Me Back to Eden (May 19, 2023)
The album that changed everything. Take Me Back to Eden catapulted Sleep Token from cult act to mainstream phenomenon, driven largely by the viral success of "The Summoning" on TikTok. The 12-track album was the band's heaviest and most ambitious work to date, and it marked the transition from Spinefarm Records to RCA Records for distribution.
- Key tracks: "The Summoning" (RIAA Gold), "Chokehold," "DYWTYLM," "Granite," "Aqua Regia"
- Chart position: UK Albums - No. 3; Billboard 200 - No. 29
- Label: RCA Records (Sony Music)
- Milestone: Spotify monthly listeners surged from ~250,000 to over 1 million within days of "The Summoning" going viral
Even in Arcadia (May 2025)
Sleep Token's fourth studio album and first full release under the RCA Records partnership. Even in Arcadia debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with approximately 127,000 first-week equivalent album units - the largest streaming week ever recorded for a hard rock album. All ten tracks simultaneously appeared on the Hot 100, an unprecedented achievement in heavy music.
- Key tracks: "Emergence" (Grammy-nominated - Best Metal Performance), "Caramel" (UK Top 10, Grammy-nominated - Best Rock Song), "Rain"
- Chart position: Billboard 200 - No. 1; UK Albums - No. 1
- Label: RCA Records (Sony Music)
- Certifications: RIAA Gold
- Milestone: Largest streaming week for a hard rock album in history
Notable Singles and Certifications
| Single | Album | Year | Certification / Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summoning | Take Me Back to Eden | 2023 | RIAA Gold; viral TikTok phenomenon |
| Chokehold | Take Me Back to Eden | 2023 | Top-streamed Sleep Token track on Spotify |
| Alkaline | This Place Will Become Your Tomb | 2021 | Fan-favourite; 300M+ Spotify streams |
| Caramel | Even in Arcadia | 2025 | UK Top 10; Grammy-nominated (Best Rock Song) |
| Emergence | Even in Arcadia | 2025 | Grammy-nominated (Best Metal Performance) |
Streaming Milestones
Sleep Token's streaming numbers reflect one of the most dramatic growth trajectories in modern rock:
- Total Spotify streams: Catalogue surpassed 3 billion by end of 2024
- Monthly listeners peak: Over 10 million (2025)
- Even in Arcadia first week: ~127,000 equivalent album units (largest streaming week for a hard rock album)
- Hot 100 entries: All 10 tracks from Even in Arcadia charted simultaneously
Songwriting Credits
ASCAP records confirm Leo George Faulkner as a credited songwriter on Sleep Token's catalogue, alongside drummer Adam Pedder (II). These credits provide the most concrete public link between Leo Faulkner and the Vessel persona. Publishing is handled through Kobalt Music following II's 2025 signing.
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