The Unreal Never Lived

The Unreal Never Lived is the fourth full-length album by American band YOB. It was released in August 2005 under Metal Blade.

The Unreal Never Lived
Studio album by YOB
Released	August 23, 2005 (2005-08-23)
Recorded	March–April 2005
Genre	Doom metal, stoner metal
Length	51:48
Label	Metal Blade
YOB chronology
The Illusion of Motion (2004) The Unreal Never Lived (2005) The Great Cessation (2009)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Pitchfork Media	[1]
AllMusic	[2]
Blabbermouth	[3]
Rock Hard	[4]
Lambgoat	[5]
Sea of Tranquility	[6]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Quantum Mystic"	10:58
2.	"Grasping Air"	9:02
3.	"Kosmos"	10:25
4.	"The Mental Tyrant"	21:23
Total length:		51:48

Personnel

Music^[2][7]

• Mike Scheidt - vocals, guitars
• Isamu Sato - bass, vocals (track 4)
• Travis Foster - drums

Production^[2]

• Billy Barnett - mastering, mixing
• Mike Schiedt - mixing, mastering