Ah, dear readers, I know I post on the rare occasion and have huge intervals between posts. Please find it in your heart to forgive me. ;)
Lots of people have been telling me about Falling In Reverse's new album, Fashionably Late. Honestly, I've never been a huge fan of FiR, so didn't bother taking a look at the new album.
Finally, I pulled up my socks and decided to see what all the commotion was about. And boy, was I in a state. Never in my life have I enjoyed rap, especially since most of it is arrogant guys talking about how great they are, or how many chicks they've screwed, so you can surely imagine how I feel about Fashionably Late.
One word: Disappointment.
I love Ronnie's voice, I really do. I think he has a very unique sound. But that just isn't enough to make me wanna listen to any of those songs ever again.
Champion
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fallinginreverse/champion.html
"Lil bit of rock mixed with the thug"? Yeah, real charming.
"Lil gangster in my blood"? Well whatever keeps you going, Ronnie.
I don't like the rapping. Honestly, the message he's sending in the song is good. Starting anew, rising up from all the shit he had going on. But c'mon, it really could've been delivered in a better way. I mean, we know you've been to jail, whoop whoop, but that's not really a good reason to say you're so gangster now.
Bad Girls Club
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fallinginreverse/badgirlsclub.html
So... Basically... You're complaining about some stalker chick? Or is this what happens after "Good Girls Bad Guys"?
Reality check: You have a lot of stalkers Mr Radke. They're called your fanbase.
Okay, I'm joking, but there seriously are a lot of you Ronnie fans that go a little far O.o
Again, I really wish the lyrics were better in this song. Not a big fan of the music itself either.
Rolling Stone
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fallinginreverse/rollingstone.html
Revenge seems to be the taste on Ronnie's tongue. Gosh, and "if you think you know me then you're probably wrong"? Must be tough.
"I got that white boy rappin' right down to a T". Are we supposed to pat you on the back and congratulate you?
I'm also very scared of being cut up like an avocado. Very good comparison there, Ronnie.
"And the game fears me like a motherfucking wifebeater" Well, aren't you the one who hit your girlfriend? Oh, and what about those fans you hospitalized after throwing a mic stand at the crowd?
Fashionably Late
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fallinginreverse/fashionablylate.html
This sounds terrible, but this is one of the two songs I'd actually listen to. Yeah, it's a song about using a chick to get to her friends, but it's catchy (not to mention it doesn't have any rap in it).
Yes, of course the song makes him look like a total jerk, and a bit of a man-whore. In his defense, at least it's honesty. No doubt, it's still not a great song, but it is something I might consider listening to again.
Alone
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fallinginreverse/alone.html
In my opinion, this is the worst song on the album. I mean, c'mon, he's trashing other people and bragging about his success.
"What you spend in 15 months is what I spend in 15 minutes"? Yeah, nice thing to say to fans, the people who got you to where you are.
"Yo! 2013 motherfucker! Falling In Reverse!" We know the year and we know the band's name. Now stfu.
I'm sorry, but this song just annoyed the living hell outta me. Geez dude, please calm your ego, you're scaring away fans :/
Born To Lead
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fallinginreverse/borntolead.html
I like these lyrics. I honestly do. They're different from the rest of the album in the way that it can be quite inspiring. It's a nice change compared to talking about himself all the time.
"I'm on your side, don't ever believe!
Or let anybody tell you
You cannot achieve your dreams.
What are you fighting for?
Let down your guard, lift up your arms.
Salute to the sky and be thankful you're here!
The man in the mirror's the one that you fear the most
And just like a ghost,
You'll escape your fate,
You must not lose your hope."
See what I mean? Though, I burst out laughing at the irony of him telling us we'll escape our fate. I wonder where he got that line from. :P
It's Over When It's Over
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fallinginreverse/itsoverwhenitsover.html
As soon as this song started playing, I lost hope. Even the beginning is horrible.
The one thing I can praise about this song is that the lyrics are phased way better. Just gives us a better understanding of what he was feeling at one stage.
Game Over
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fallinginreverse/gameover.html
Well, the whole electric feel really isn't my thing, but it does fit with the whole video game theme so I suppose it's not as bad as it seems.
I think the video game theme is actually very cute. Yet, I cannot bring myself to like the song.
Self-Destruct Personality
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fallinginreverse/selfdestructpersonality.html
Although I'm not some strict Christian or anything, I just don't like him indirectly comparing himself to Jesus. I'm sorry bro, you ain't that fantastic.
Again with the rapping! Ahhh, take it away, take it away!
Only thing I like about this song: The way he says PERSONALI-TAY xD
Fuck The Rest
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fallinginreverse/fucktherest.html
"Charlie, what are you barking at? Charlie, I'm trying to sing a song, you gotta go. Charlie, go. Ahem." That made me laugh so much!
"The crazier the kid, the tighter his pants." Hahahahahaha!
"I'm so tired of being sick, I'm so sick of being tired.
This is for everyone out there who feels like they've had enough.
This song is for you, and your mother too."
Even the nice parts make me laugh xD
If anything, this song made me laugh. So brownie points for that.
Keep Holding On
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fallinginreverse/keepholdingon.html
This is my favourite on the album. Why? Simply because he opens up, allows us to feel some of what he feels. The lyrics are what make this song better than the others. It's genuine and real. Many will be able to relate to some of it.
Drifter
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fallinginreverse/drifter.html
Well, just when I was beginning to think this album wasn't as bad as I thought, this song started playing.
Although the lyrics are nice, I just despise country music. It was bad enough having rap and some dubstep, but then they had to throw country in the mix too? Definitely not to my liking.
Although this album isn't something I'd like, I'm sure there are people out there who would buy the album and enjoy it.
I think many fans have been let down, but this album does show that they are willing to change it up a bit. Don't get me wrong, I still think it's crap, but that's just my opinion.
Well, it's the music industry. If it sells, nothing else matters. Still, I can't help but almost miss the old style, even though I'm not much of a fan.
Well, that's all from me for this post. Sorry that it's just some rant about Fashionably Late. :P
Hugs & whatever xx
