Sunset Recordings is proud to announce the full streaming release of “Sleep,” the extraordinary debut album from the Russian progressive post-hardcore trio, Mister Sir. This isn’t just another album; it’s a monumental statement from a band poised to redefine the hard rock landscape, and it’s available now for fans worldwide.
From the evocative opening line of their lead single, “Oh, The Payday! (Midnight)” – “I’m walking down the street, singing like there’s nobody here” – it’s clear Mister Sir, comprised of the phenomenal Anton Serov on vocals and his equally talented bandmates Andrew Triphonov and Sergey Rokhmanyuk, delivers a sound that is both powerfully hard-hitting and undeniably celestial. Serov’s soaring, forceful, and radiant lead vocals are a rare find in today’s music scene, elevating Mister Sir into a league of their own.
“Sleep” is a testament to the band’s exceptional songwriting and collaborative artistry. Featuring a compelling collection of songs sung in both English and Russian, the album showcases some of the strongest hard rock compositions to emerge from a new band in decades. Each track is a masterclass in deeply thoughtful lyricism, seamlessly intertwined with soaring guitar work, a palpable sense of unity in the band’s collective performance, and an airy, symphonic heft that adds incredible depth.
The English-language tracks, in particular, reveal Mister Sir’s unique and powerful sonic identity, brimming with a sense of strength and vibrant color that is destined to captivate hard rock enthusiasts across the United States and around the globe. This is an album that stands strong even against the benchmarks set by the most iconic metal and hard rock acts in history.
A defining element of “Sleep” is Serov’s artful development of layered harmonies atop intense guitar riffs, solid drumming, and a powerful, hardcore bass sound. The result is an album that is consistently melodic, cohesive, and incredibly impactful. What truly sets “Sleep” apart, however, is its innovative structure: seven potent English songs followed by a brief, ethereal interlude titled “Pulses,” which then transitions into the same seven songs masterfully re-recorded in Russian, culminating in a remarkable 15-track full-length experience. This bold artistic choice, a concept spearheaded by Sunset Recordings’ own Don Lichterman in collaboration with the band, is a rare and brilliant feat in the music industry, allowing listeners to experience the album’s powerful narrative and musicality in two distinct yet equally compelling linguistic expressions. As Don Lichterman himself remarked, “I don’t think that has ever been done before in the music industry and I love being the first one to do things in it.”
The band has also released a meticulously produced video for the first single, “Oh, The Payday! (Midnight),” where Serov’s vocals immediately grab attention, launching into a strong, melodic, and radio-ready pop-rock anthem. The vocal delivery remains consistently firm and unique throughout every track on the album, a hallmark of Mister Sir’s distinctive sound.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate “Please, Stop This (Stage N2)” to be a key single from the upcoming “Songs For Freedom” album, a dedicated project for Animal Welfare, Animal Rights, and against Animal Cruelty, slated for release on May 10th by SSM (Sunset Special Markets) in partnership with the Sustainable Action Network (SAN) and the Animal League Defense Fund (ALDF).
Another standout, the heartfelt ballad “Ain’t Real (Morning),” is earmarked as the next single from “Sleep.” Don Lichterman expressed his enthusiasm for the album’s depth, stating his intention to “work seven songs over the next year,” emphasizing that “all of those songs are very strong hard rock tracks that should be heard by hard rock fans all over the world.” He added, “I especially love the ‘Sandaksatru (REM)’ song which is what grabbed me the minute I listened to it but overall, this is a very powerful rock act that I had to sign and work.”
Experience the raw power and innovative artistry of Mister Sir’s “Sleep.” This is not just an album; it’s a testament to the enduring spirit of hard rock, redefined for a new generation.
Mister Sir’s ‘Sleep’ Track Listing:
- Oh, The Payday! (Midnight)
- Pick Me Up (Stage N1)
- Please, Stop This (Stage N2)
- Sandaksatru (REM)
- Memories (Brief Awakening)
- The Bridges Between My Everythings (Slow-Wave Sleep)
- Ain’t Real (Morning)
- Pulses (Midnight)
- Spasi Menja (Faza N1)
- Chto Zhe Ty Zhdjosh’ (Faza N2)
- Sandaksatru (Bistriy Son)
- Vospominanija (Chastichnoe Probuzhdenie)
- Most Mezhdu Vsem I Vsem (Medlennovolnovoy Son)
- Ne Prav (Utro)
- Impul’sy (Polnoch’)