Top tracks — play these first
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Lies of the Beautiful People — This track stands out with its critique of societal standards of beauty, wrapped in an energetic hard rock anthem that captures the band's signature sound.
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Help Is On the Way — With its uplifting message and powerful chorus, this track resonates as a beacon of hope amidst despair, reflecting the album's core themes.
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Goodbye My Friends — A poignant farewell ballad that showcases emotional vulnerability and lyrical maturity, marking a reflective moment within the album's narrative arc.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong songwriting with polished production, addressing deep themes while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a driving beat and layered guitar riffs, establishing an energetic tone.
- Several tracks, like 'Lies of the Beautiful People' and 'Help Is On the Way', incorporate anthemic choruses that invite listener participation.
- The final track, 'Skin', slows down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's exploration of personal challenges.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- introspective emotional reflections
- gradual builds and payoffs
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This Is Gonna Hurt is Sixx:A.M.'s second studio album, following their debut The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack. Released in 2011, it marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more polished production and deeper lyrical themes as the band sought to solidify their identity beyond the shadow of their members' previous projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Papa Roach· Hinder· Shinedown
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Goodbye My Friends
The song shifts from nostalgic reminiscing to a heartfelt acknowledgment of loss and farewell.
This progression from nostalgia to acceptance creates an emotional climax that encapsulates the album’s exploration of life's transience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Is Gonna Hurt 3:56
- 2 Lies of the Beautiful People 3:58
- 3 Are You With Me 4:02
- 4 Live Forever 4:55
- 5 Sure Feels Right 4:09
- 6 Deadlihood 3:15
- 7 Smile 5:22
- 8 Help Is On the Way 4:18
- 9 Oh My God 5:35
- 10 Goodbye My Friends 5:57
- 11 Skin 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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