The Sun Sleeps, as If It Never Was

The Sun Sleeps, as If It Never Was
EP by Invent Animate
Released	September 23, 2021 (2021-09-23)
Length	10:32
Label	UNFD
Producer	Invent Animate Ryan Len Johnson
Invent Animate chronology
Greyview (2020) The Sun Sleeps, as If It Never Was (2021) Heavener (2023)
Singles from The Sun Sleeps, as If It Never Was
"The Sun Sleeps" Released: September 9, 2021[1]

The Sun Sleeps, as If It Never Was is the second EP by American metalcore band Invent Animate. It was released on September 23, 2021, through UNFD. The EP was self-produced by the band and Ryan Len Johnson. It is the band's first release with the label.[2][3][4] A music video was made for the entire three-track EP.[5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Sputnikmusic	5/5[6]
Wall of Sound	9/10[7]

The EP received generally positive reviews from critics. Wall of Sound gave the album a score 9/10 and saying: "Invent Animate have given us an EP that is quite dark in nature yet beautifully honest. They have presented us with similar sounds to their previous album as well newly refined features that are shaping the newest era of the band."[7]

Track listing

The Sun Sleeps, as If It Never Was track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Sun Sleeps"	4:14
2.	","	1:23
3.	"As If It Never Was"	4:54
Total length:		10:32

Personnel

Invent Animate

• Marcus Vik – lead vocals
• Keaton Goldwire – lead guitar
• Caleb Sherraden – bass, backing vocals
• Trey Celaya – drums, rhythm guitar, backing vocals

Additional personnel

• Invent Animate – production
• Ryan Len Johnson – production
• Jim Hughes – artwork

References

1. "Invent Animate Sign With UNFD, Debut New Song "The Sun Sleeps"". ThePRP. September 9, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
2. Glover, Nao (September 23, 2021). "Invent Animate releases EP, The Sun Sleeps, As If It Never Was, unveils double feature video". HM. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
3. "Invent Animate announce new EP The Sun Sleeps, As If It Never Was". Distorted Sound. September 11, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
4. "Invent Animate Sign to UNFD + Announce New EP The Sun Sleeps, As If It Never Was". Wall of Sound. September 10, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
5. "Invent Animate Drop "The Sun Sleeps, As If It Never Was" Music Video". ThePRP. September 23, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
6. White, Tyler (October 8, 2021). "Invent Animate The Sun Sleeps, As If It Never Was". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
7. Rice, Adam (September 22, 2021). "Invent Animate – The Sun Sleeps, As If It Never Was (EP Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved May 7, 2023.