Sleep Forever is the second album by San Diego rock band

Rock music

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 Crocodiles

Crocodiles (band)

Not to be confused with the New Zealand band of the same name, Crocodiles are an noise pop/indie pop band from San Diego, California, USA. The group was formed in 2008 by core members Brandon Welchez and Charles Rowell after the break-up of their former hardcore bands Some Girls and The Plot to...

. It was released by American label Fat Possum Records

Fat Possum Records

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 the year after the band's debut Summer of Hate

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. Sleep Forever was recorded in a vintage studio in Joshua Tree in California's Mojave Desert by James Ford

James Ford (musician)

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 of Simian Mobile Disco

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. The record incorporates various styles and shows krautrock, indie, noise rock, psychedelic, shoegaze, drone rock and '60s girl-group influences. Additional musicians on the album include the band's touring keyboard player Robin Eisenberg, and producer James Ford, who played drums. Reviewers have noted the often macabre lyrical content of the songs. Sleep Forever was featured on NME and Rough Trade's albums of the year lists.

Track listing

1. "Mirrors"
2. "Stoned to Death"
3. "Hollow Hollow Eyes"
4. "Girl in Black"
5. "Sleep Forever"
6. "Billy Speed"
7. "Hearts of Love"
8. "All My Hate and My Hexes are For You"