Six Million Ways to Live
Dub Pistols · 2005
44 min · 11 tracks · big beat
A vibrant fusion of electronic beats, reggae rhythms, and punk energy creates an eclectic soundscape that's both infectious and danceable.
Top tracks — play these first
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Six Million Ways to Live — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of resilience and survival, blending diverse genres seamlessly while showcasing the band's signature sound.
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World Gone Crazy — This track combines sharp social commentary with infectious hooks, reflecting a sense of urgency that resonates throughout the album.
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Soul Shaking — With its groovy basslines and catchy chorus, this song highlights the band's ability to create danceable tracks while conveying deeper emotional undertones.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a vibrant mix of styles but lacks some cohesion in its pacing and flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing slower, more reflective pieces.
- The use of vocal samples and guest features throughout adds variety and keeps the listener engaged, with shifts in style from reggae to punk influences.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- infectious danceable energy bursts
- short tracks for quick engagement
- eclectic soundscapes for parties
- upbeat rhythms for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek deep introspective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2005, Six Million Ways to Live marked Dub Pistols' third studio album, following the commercially successful LP, Six Million Ways to Live. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the big beat genre, showcasing their ability to blend various musical styles while maintaining a distinctive identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Propellerheads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sound Clash 1:14
- 2 World Gone Crazy 4:42
- 3 Problem Is 3:47
- 4 Six Million Ways to Live 5:05
- 5 Riptides 4:41
- 6 Soul Shaking 4:15
- 7 Soldiers 6:06
- 8 Still Breathing 3:31
- 9 Architect 3:31
- 10 Official Chemical 3:17
- 11 6am 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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