With Unsleep, Markov Soroka (Aureole, Eternium) has really hit his stride. This is top notch funeral doom metal. While it is draining and unsettling, there is a surreal layer of beauty throughout. Despite the entire affair being drenched with aquatic melancholy, there seems to be a faint glimmer of hope as the protagonist reaches both his realization and the bottom of the depths. This is an immersive album that will demand your attention for its entirety, but the journey is not without its rewards. Each successive listen will show new layers and depths unfolding before your ears; give it time to grow. Unsleep is a remarkable album that fans of any funeral doom are certain to enjoy. It also shows that with one album, Slow has truly left its mark on the metal world.