Reviewers on IGN and Game Informer praised the track's inclusion in the DJ Hero soundtrack, calling the overall music selection "adventurous" and "superb".
: The track frequently appears on "Best Of" lists, such as Discotech's ranking of the best DJ Shadow songs of all time. Six Days (Remix)
Community discussions on Reddit analyze the song's lyrics and mood, often debating its themes of turmoil and conflict. Reviewers on IGN and Game Informer praised the
: DMC World Magazine describes the remix as a "spectacular example" of blending hip-hop with funk and rock influences, specifically noting how it reinvented the original 1971 song "Six Day War" by Colonel Bagshot. : DMC World Magazine describes the remix as
: An article from Rolling Stone discusses DJ Shadow's move to his own label, Liquid Amber, and the inclusion of a newer Machinedrum remix of "Six Days" alongside the original 2002 version.
: The song gained widespread recognition as the second track on the The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift soundtrack , where it is credited to DJ Shadow featuring Mos Def. Cultural & Analytical Perspectives :