Fashionably Late
Falling in Reverse · 2013
48 min · 12 tracks · metalcore
A frenetic blend of pop-punk energy and metalcore aggression wrapped in catchy hooks and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Champion — Opening the album with an anthem-like intensity, this track sets a motivational tone, emphasizing resilience and defiance against adversity.
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Bad Girls Club — This track exemplifies the band's playful yet rebellious spirit, combining catchy melodies with an upbeat narrative that critiques societal norms around femininity.
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Born to Lead — Here, the lyrics explore themes of leadership and individuality, encapsulating the band's desire to inspire listeners to embrace their uniqueness amidst challenges.
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It's Over When It's Over — With its emotional depth and reflective lyrics about closure and moving forward, this song showcases Falling in Reverse’s range beyond just high-energy tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases varied styles but maintains a solid core of metalcore, appealing to fans of both genres.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, setting a fast pace for the first half.
- The last three tracks slow down in tempo, introducing more melodic sections and emotional lyrics, which contrasts with the earlier aggression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo anthems
- cathartic release of frustration
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- party energy with depth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely mellow soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 20, 2013, 'Fashionably Late' is Falling in Reverse's second studio album, following their successful debut 'The Drug in Me Is You.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the post-hardcore scene, experimenting with a more mainstream sound that incorporated elements of hip-hop and pop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Escape the Fate· Sleeping with Sirens· Pierce the Veil
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Champion 4:03
- 2 Bad Girls Club 3:42
- 3 Rolling Stone 3:53
- 4 Fashionably Late 3:33
- 5 Alone 4:39
- 6 Born to Lead 5:20
- 7 It’s Over When It’s Over 3:54
- 8 Game Over 3:09
- 9 Self‐Destruct Personality 4:16
- 10 Fuck the Rest 4:25
- 11 Keep Holding On 4:55
- 12 Drifter 2:46
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