What makes Follow You by Bring Me the Horizon notable?

The single 'Follow You' reached number 1 on the UK Rock and Metal Chart and solidified Bring Me the Horizon's position as leaders in modern rock. Its blend of pop elements with heavy music has influenced a wave of bands crossing genres between metal and mainstream pop-rock. In 2016, Bring Me the Horizon was transitioning from their deathcore roots into a more mainstream sound. 'Follow You' marked a significant moment in their evolution, following the commercial success of their album 'That's the Spirit' released in 2015, which introduced a more accessible style.

How many songs are on Follow You?

Follow You has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Follow You

Bring Me the Horizon · 2016

3 min · 1 track · pop rock

A blend of soaring melodies and heavy instrumentation that balances emotional vulnerability with anthemic energy.

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Follow You — This track encapsulates the band's shift towards a more melodic sound while maintaining their heavy roots, showcasing the balance they strike between aggression and accessibility.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong songwriting and production, marking a pivotal moment in the band's evolution.

What we noticed

The track features a dynamic contrast between soft verses and a powerful, anthemic chorus that emphasizes emotional highs.
The song's structure follows a conventional pop format with verses leading into a memorable chorus, followed by a bridge that builds tension.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — 'Follow You' solidified Bring Me the Horizon's position in modern rock, marking a significant evolution.
Career context: In 2016, Bring Me the Horizon was transitioning from their deathcore roots into a more mainstream sound. 'Follow You' marked a significant moment in their evolution, following the commercial success of their album 'That's the Spirit' released in 2015, which introduced a more accessible style.
Stylistic neighbors: Architects· Parkway Drive· While She Sleeps