Afterglow (Sleep Theory album)

Afterglow
Studio album by Sleep Theory
Released	May 16, 2025
Recorded	2024
Genre	Alternative metal hard rock nu metal
Length	40:23
Label	Epitaph
Producer	David Cowell
Sleep Theory chronology
Paper Hearts (2023) Afterglow (2025)
Singles from Afterglow
"Numb" Released: July 6, 2023 "Fallout" Released: November 16, 2023 "Stuck in My Head" Released: July 18, 2024 "Paralyzed" Released: October 25, 2024 (Promo) "Static" Released: February 5, 2025 "III" Released: April 3, 2025 (Promo) "Gravity" Released: May 16, 2025

Afterglow is the debut studio album by American rock band Sleep Theory, released on May 16, 2025 through Epitaph Records. ^[1] The album would reach No. 117 US Billboard 200. ^{[2] [3]}

Background

The band released the album's first single titled "Stuck In My Head" on July 18, 2024. ^[4] The second single titled "Paralyzed" was released on October 25, 2024. ^[5] On February 5, 2025, the band released the third single titled "Static" along with the announcement of the album. ^[6] The fourth single off the album titled "III" was released on April 3, 2025. ^[7] The band released a music video for the track "Gravity" on May 16, 2025, coinciding with the album release. ^[8] The tracks "Numb" and "Fallout" originally appeared on the band's 2023 EP titled Paper Hearts. ^[9]

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.

Afterglow track listing

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. ^[10]

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

1. "Sleep Theory Announce Debut Album 'Afterglow'". Rock Sound. February 5, 2025.
2. "Debuts on this week's". X. May 28, 2025.
3. "Billboard 200: Week of May 31, 2025". billboard 200TM. May 31, 2025.
4. "Sleep Theory Release Earwormy "Stuck In My Head" | THE NOISE". onestowach. July 18, 2024.
5. "Sleep Theory speaks on inner battles with "Paralyzed"". Melodic Magazine. October 25, 2024.
6. "BREAKOUT QUARTET SLEEP THEORY ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM 'AFTERGLOW', SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "STATIC"". Epitaph. February 5, 2025.
7. "Sleep Theory drop new single III: "If it helps someone feel less alone… it's done its job"". Kerrang!. April 3, 2025.
8. "Sleep Theory Unveil "Gravity" Music Video Alongside Their Debut Album "Afterglow"". The PRP. May 15, 2025.
9. "Sleep Theory announce debut album Afterglow, unleash opening track Static". Kerrang!. February 5, 2025.
10. Afterglow (Media notes). Sleep Theory. Epitaph Records. May 16, 2025.