Alone (Falling in Reverse song)
| "Alone" | ||||
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| Single by Falling in Reverse | ||||
| from the album Fashionably Late | ||||
| Released | May 7, 2013[1] | |||
| Recorded | June 2012–2013 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Label | Epitaph | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ronald Radke | |||
| Producer(s) | Michael Baskette | |||
| Falling in Reverse singles chronology | ||||
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"Alone" is a song by American rock band Falling in Reverse. It served as the lead single for the band's second studio album Fashionably Late.
Music video
[edit]The music video contains the band performing while girls dance around them with shots of Radke in an electric blue Stacy Adams suit walking down an airport runway with a Ferrari 458 Italia driving beside him.[7]
Critical reception
[edit]The song was described by Zoiks! Online as, "Blending big radio beats with moshpit inducing riffage, the track addresses Ronnie's critics head-on." In a press statement, Radke stated that "Alone" was, "... Everything I've ever wanted to say to all these Twitter followers that talk shit... [and] I wanted to let everyone that dedicates their lives to just one genre of music know why they are so unhappy."[8]
Personnel
[edit]- Ronnie Radke – lead vocals
- Jacky Vincent – lead guitar
- Derek Jones – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Ryan Seaman – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Ron Ficarro – bass, backing vocals
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[9] | 14 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] | 27 |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Alternative Press Music Awards: Song of the Year | Nominated | [11] |
References
[edit]- ^ James Shotwell. "Ronnie Raps: Falling In Reverse Announce New Album; Stream 'Alone'". Under The Gun Review. Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ Justice, KL (May 11, 2013). "Falling In Reverse' Rapcore Video "Alone" doesn't sit with fans". Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ "Falling In Reverse's Ronnie Radke On Rapping: "I Just Want To Be Black, You Know? It's My Alter-Negro"". The PRP. June 6, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ Keene, Jarret (June 4, 2013). "CD Reviews: Bounty Hunter Brothers, Falling in Reverse and Escape the Fate". Archived from the original on September 9, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ Kravetz, Rebecca (May 7, 2013). "Single Review – Falling In Reverse: "Alone"". mindequalsblown. Archived from the original on January 26, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ Lymangrover, Jason. "Falling In Reverse: Fashionably Late". AllMusic. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ "Falling In Reverse Stands With Rap Crowd In 'Alone' Video, New Album Date". Radio.com. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
- ^ Bob Zerull. "FALLING IN REVERSE ARRIVE FASHIONABLY LATE". Zoiks! Online. Archived from the original on May 19, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
- ^ "Falling in Reverse Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
- ^ "Announcing the first AP Music Awards! – Alternative Press". Alternative Press.