"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.
| "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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Music video
editThe 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
editThe 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.