What makes Every Six Seconds by Saliva notable?

The album was a commercial success, debuting at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and achieving significant airplay on rock radio. Its lead single, Click Click Boom, became an anthem for the nu metal scene, further solidifying Saliva's place in early 2000s rock culture and leading to a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance. Released on March 27, 2001, Every Six Seconds marked Saliva's major label debut following their previous independent release. It came at a pivotal moment in their career, as they transitioned from regional recognition to national prominence, fueled by the success of singles like Click Click Boom.

Who is Every Six Seconds for?

Every Six Seconds works well if you're into steady mid-tempo headbanging energy, an anthemic sing-along experience and driving rhythms for workout sessions.

How many songs are on Every Six Seconds?

Every Six Seconds has 12 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Every Six Seconds

Saliva · 2001

51 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal

A dynamic blend of heavy riffs and infectious hooks that embodies the raw energy of early 2000s nu metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Click Click Boom — This track encapsulates the album's high-energy sound with its explosive chorus and anthemic lyrics about seizing the moment, making it a staple of Saliva's live performances.
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Your Disease — With its dark themes and catchy refrain, this song showcases the band's ability to blend heavy metal elements with melodic structures, appealing to both rock and mainstream audiences.
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Superstar — The opening track sets the tone for the album with aggressive guitar work and a confident vocal delivery, establishing Saliva’s signature sound right from the start.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends heavy riffs with hooks typical of early 2000s nu metal, showcasing solid craft but limited depth over time.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in the choruses, enhancing their anthemic quality.

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

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 headbanging energy
an anthemic sing-along experience
driving rhythms for workout sessions
emotional release through powerful choruses

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
seek short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album marked Saliva's major label debut and established their reputation.
Career context: Released on March 27, 2001, Every Six Seconds marked Saliva's major label debut following their previous independent release. It came at a pivotal moment in their career, as they transitioned from regional recognition to national prominence, fueled by the success of singles like Click Click Boom.
Stylistic neighbors: Mudvayne· Disturbed· Godsmack