Fashionably Late
Falling in Reverse · 2013
48 min · 12 tracks · metalcore
Eclectic genre-blending infuses pop-punk with metalcore, showcasing theatricality and raw emotion throughout the album's narrative.
Top tracks — play these first
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Champion — Opening the album, this track sets a defiant tone with its energetic instrumentation and motivational lyrics that encapsulate themes of resilience.
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Bad Girls Club — This song stands out for its catchy chorus and playful yet rebellious attitude, showcasing the band's ability to blend humor with relatable themes of youthful defiance.
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Alone — A poignant exploration of isolation, this track features emotional vocals over haunting melodies, illustrating a stark vulnerability that contrasts with the album's heavier moments.
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Keep Holding On — This track offers an anthemic message of perseverance amid struggles, effectively utilizing powerful vocal delivery to resonate with listeners seeking hope and encouragement.
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
production, performance, arrangement
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 energy flow
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- party-friendly sing-along moments
- cathartic release of frustration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely tranquil soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Falling in Reverse's second studio album, Fashionably Late came out during a period of growing recognition for the band following their debut, The Drug in Me Is You. This album marked a shift towards a more diverse and experimental sound, as well as a departure from their earlier style, reflecting frontman Ronnie Radke's evolving artistry and personal journey.
- 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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