Falling In Reverse’slatest album Just Like You is unapologetic and proud of it. Just Like You is a mixture of post-hardcore, pop-punk and metalcore. The latest release from Falling in Reverse is a great improvement from Fashionably Late (2013). Despite the fact that Just Like You is politically incorrect, the album is the band’s best work to date, returning to the musical stylings of their debut album The Drug In Me Is You,with post-hardcore songs that contain pop stylised choruses.
Just Like You explores Ronnie Radke’s personal life, from his struggle with substance abuse to his disassociation from the world. Chemical Prisoner and Stay Away detail Radke’s struggle to remain sober and the devastating effect that his addiction had on his life: “Watch this rip apart my family / I take another pill so I won’t feel the pain.” On the other hand, Wait and See depicts the madness that Radke believes is entrenched in society, with lyrics such as, “We teach our children to kill, instead of teaching them wisdom / politicians waging wars and blaming our religions.”
Despite a few generic songs, the beginning of Wait and See sounds very similar to Fallout Boy’s song, My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark, Just Like You is certainly worth the listen. Ronnie Radke’s vocals are unique and lead guitarist, Jack Vincent, is a standout performer.
BY JACK LACY
