What makes Complete Collapse by Sleeping with Sirens notable?

Complete Collapse debuted at number 24 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, marking a notable return for the band after a three-year hiatus. The album has been recognized for its exploration of mental health themes and its production quality, receiving positive reviews from several music outlets that praised its growth and cohesion. Released on October 14, 2022, Complete Collapse is Sleeping with Sirens' sixth studio album, following their 2019 release, How It Feels to Be Lost. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a musical evolution while maintaining their signature sound, which blends emotional depth with anthemic choruses.

Who is Complete Collapse for?

Complete Collapse works well if you're into steady mid-tempo flow throughout, raw emotional honesty in lyrics and engaging sing-along anthems.

How many songs are on Complete Collapse?

Complete Collapse has 12 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Complete Collapse

Sleeping with Sirens · 2022

41 min · 12 tracks · pop music

A blend of pop-punk energy and introspective lyrics, fusing melodic hooks with a modern rock edge.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Tyrants — Opening the album with aggressive instrumentals and urgent vocals, this track sets the tone for the themes of inner conflict and societal critique found throughout.
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Family Tree — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics that explore familial relationships and personal identity, showcasing the band's emotional range.
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Let You Down — With its catchy chorus and raw vulnerability, this song encapsulates themes of disappointment and the desire for connection, making it relatable to many listeners.
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Ctrl + Alt + Del — This track combines electronic elements with punk influences, reflecting a shift in sound while still addressing personal struggles in a contemporary context.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends pop-punk energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid writing and production but lacking strong cohesion.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo flow throughout
raw emotional honesty in lyrics
engaging sing-along anthems
short bursts of catharsis
for group listening

Maybe skip if you

seeking slow, atmospheric pieces
prefer lengthy immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on October 14, 2022, Complete Collapse is Sleeping with Sirens' sixth studio album, following their 2019 release, How It Feels to Be Lost. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a musical evolution while maintaining their signature sound, which blends emotional depth with anthemic choruses.
Stylistic neighbors: Pierce the Veil· Of Mice & Men· We Came as Romans