ARE ANY MORE FALLING IN REVERSE ALBUMS ON THE WAY?
Fans of Falling in Reverse may have observed the absence of a full-length album release since 2017’s “Coming Home.” The decision to unveil singles instead of complete records prompts the question: Why this shift? Vocalist Ronnie Radke sheds light on his departure from album releases in a recent interview.
During a conversation with 100.3 The X (as transcribed by Blabbermouth.net), Radke expounds that the impact of “Coming Home” was somewhat lackluster. He delved into the practices of rap and hip-hop artists, discerning their approach to introducing new music. Notably, these musicians favored the release of individual tracks rather than entire albums, and Radke opted to adopt this strategy. As a result, the era of Falling in Reverse albums concluded. This shift proved fruitful, exemplified by the notable achievement of RIAA platinum certification for the band’s 2019 single, “Popular Monster.” Subsequent singles garnered equally impressive outcomes.
Radke articulated, “My album, ‘Coming Home,’ didn’t meet expectations — it faced setbacks.” He continued, “The metrics offer an undeniable assessment, both positive and negative. I observed numerous peer bands of my generation grappling with this challenge, striving earnestly to navigate the landscape. It was at this juncture that I contemplated, ‘Releasing another album is not my path.’ I pondered, ‘What alternative can I explore? For I am resolute in evading a descent into the abyss of fading into the realms of maturing emo.'”
He further elaborated, “Several bands have treaded that path. My focus shifted towards the realm of rap, where I drew parallels with figures like Drake. I inquired, ‘What’s their modus operandi?’ The answer lay in singles. They would unveil a solitary composition, a practice akin to pop artists. I ruminated, ‘Could I channel my creative energy into a solitary opus, rather than distributing it among ten, amidst the pressures of hastened releases?'”
Radke illuminated his perspective, asserting that fragmenting creativity among numerous tracks was inherently incongruous. He articulated, “Pooling it into a single composition yields remarkable results. Coupled with an intensified creative pursuit in the form of a music video, success ensued — albeit at a gradual pace,” he recounted.
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