What makes This Is the Six by While She Sleeps notable?

This Is the Six received critical acclaim and charted in the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number 24. Its reception helped solidify While She Sleeps as a prominent force within the metalcore genre and laid the foundation for their influence on subsequent bands in the scene. Released in January 2012, This Is the Six is While She Sleeps' debut studio album following a series of successful EPs. At this point, the band was establishing their presence in the UK metalcore scene, showcasing a polished sound that would set the stage for their future releases.

Who is This Is the Six for?

This Is the Six works well if you're into cathartic intensity for release, anthemic hooks for sing-alongs and relentless energy for workouts.

How many songs are on This Is the Six?

This Is the Six has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

This Is the Six

While She Sleeps · 2012

44 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk

A relentless fusion of aggressive riffs and melodic hooks that captures the raw energy of modern metalcore.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Dead Behind the Eyes — As the opening track, it sets an intense tone with its driving rhythms and visceral lyrics about internal struggles, effectively encapsulating the album's themes.
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Our Courage, Our Cancer — This track features powerful, relatable lyrics paired with anthemic choruses that encourage resilience, making it a standout moment of empowerment on the album.
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This Is the Six — The title track combines heavy instrumentation with a catchy chorus, reflecting the band's identity and mission while embodying their signature sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing aggression with melody while maintaining a cohesive flow.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature rapid tempo changes, alternating between aggressive breakdowns and melodic choruses.
Several songs incorporate dual vocal styles, with harsh screams juxtaposed against clean singing to enhance emotional impact.
The album's final track features a gradual deceleration in tempo, creating a sense of closure after the intense preceding material.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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

cathartic intensity for release
anthemic hooks for sing-alongs
relentless energy for workouts
emotional rawness in every track
short bursts of powerful sound

Maybe skip if you

prefer calm and soothing music
seek lengthy, meditative experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 2012, This Is the Six is While She Sleeps' debut studio album following a series of successful EPs. At this point, the band was establishing their presence in the UK metalcore scene, showcasing a polished sound that would set the stage for their future releases.
Stylistic neighbors: Architects· Parkway Drive· Bring Me the Horizon