Truth Decay
You Me at Six · 2023
45 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative rock and introspective lyrics, capturing the complexities of modern emotions and relationships.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mixed Emotions (I Didn’t Know How to Tell You What I Was Going Through) — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of vulnerability, combining heartfelt lyrics with an infectious melody that resonates with listeners navigating their own emotional struggles.
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God Bless the 90s Kids — With its nostalgic references and upbeat tempo, this song serves as an anthem for a generation grappling with nostalgia while embracing the present.
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heartLESS — The raw honesty in this track about heartbreak stands out, supported by a powerful vocal performance that showcases the band's emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic and introspective moments, with solid songwriting but not production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a vibrant tone, followed by a slower, introspective piece that contrasts the opener.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and dynamic shifts in instrumentation, creating a rich sonic texture.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo and intensity, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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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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 mid-tempo reflective vibes
- introspective lyrics with energy
- great for thoughtful afternoon drives
- connective themes of modern life
- suitable for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- avoid emotional depth and nuance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and maturity in sound and lyrical content.
- Career context
- Truth Decay marks You Me at Six's seventh studio album, following their critically acclaimed release Sucker Punch from 2021. At this point, the band has solidified their place in the UK rock scene, evolving their sound while maintaining a loyal fanbase. This album reflects their growth and willingness to explore deeper themes in their songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tonight Alive· We Are the In Crowd· All Time Low
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 DEEP CUTS 4:14
- 2 Mixed Emotions (I Didn’t Know How to Tell You What I Was Going Through) 4:09
- 3 God Bless the 90s Kids 3:23
- 4 After Love in the After Hours 3:59
- 5 No Future? Yeah Right 3:16
- 6 heartLESS 3:27
- 7 Who Needs Revenge When I’ve Got Ellen Rae 2:53
- 8 Breakdown 3:09
- 9 Traumatic Iconic 2:46
- 10 :mydopamine: 3:33
- 11 A Smile to Make You Weak(er) at the Knees 2:46
- 12 Ultraviolence 3:46
- 13 A Love Letter to Those Who Feel Lost 4:10
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