This 2003 release of "Dopesmoker" comprises a single, hour-long track, a legendary piece of doom metal conceived by Sleep.
- "Dopesmoker" was originally recorded in 1996 for London Records but was shelved due to its extreme length and uncompromising nature.
- The album was eventually released in its complete form in 2003 on Cleopatra Records after numerous bootlegs and versions circulated.
- The vinyl version, released by Tee Pee Records, is a triple LP, with the final side featuring an etching.
Hailing from San Francisco, Sleep is a seminal band in the stoner and doom metal scene, renowned for their monolithic riffs and uncompromising sonic heaviness. "Dopesmoker," initially conceived in the mid-90s, faced significant label issues before its eventual release.
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