The Drug in Me Is You
by Falling in Reverse
  • Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: Jul 26, 2011
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
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  1. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 24, 2013
    10
    This album marked the return of former "Escape the Fate" singer Ronnie Radke's return to music with a new band. This album is kind if like Radke's way of talking about what he has been through in life. It details his stint in prison, his past drug addiction, issues with Escape the Fate, as well as some family history. It's all a way of showing how those past experiences made him who he isThis album marked the return of former "Escape the Fate" singer Ronnie Radke's return to music with a new band. This album is kind if like Radke's way of talking about what he has been through in life. It details his stint in prison, his past drug addiction, issues with Escape the Fate, as well as some family history. It's all a way of showing how those past experiences made him who he is today. It's really interesting to hear about the dudes past, especially when he puts the stories into songs that sound this fantastic.

    Everything sounds great. It's an excellent combination of rock and screamo. The lyrics are also very well written. When Radke isn't throwing out attacks at Escape the Fate or bragging about his sexual prowess, he's tossing out lyrics that are deep and downright profound. It can get pretty ballsy at times. The album is angry, energetic, and a welcome way to reintroduce Ronnie Radke back into the music scene. As far as I'm concerned this is one of the best rock albums that I've ever listened to, and I can't wait to see where Radke takes "Falling in Reverse" in the future.    … Expand
  2. Screenager
    Sep 23, 2013
    7
    Before Fashionably Late there was this; just plain old teenage angst ridden, diary entry, post-hardcore, screamo clichéd The Drug in Me Is You. There's nothing really special about the album and bands have already mixed the genre with pop-punk before, but better. The songs are performed well by the musicians and Ronnie does a decent job of singing (which compliments the instrumentationBefore Fashionably Late there was this; just plain old teenage angst ridden, diary entry, post-hardcore, screamo clichéd The Drug in Me Is You. There's nothing really special about the album and bands have already mixed the genre with pop-punk before, but better. The songs are performed well by the musicians and Ronnie does a decent job of singing (which compliments the instrumentation quite well), but the record is let down by its "me against the world" lyrics which are full of clichés, clearly Ronnie is still bitter about his previous band Escape the Fate and his detractors (and despite writing the album in prison over a period of 4 years, time was not spent wisely). Despite this its worth a listen if you were a fan of Ronnie or just want to listen to the rather well performed guitar work or just wanted to see what the fuss was about. Standout tracks are the title track and I'm Not a Vampire.… Collapse
  3. GamecubeLover
    Aug 21, 2016
    9
    With creative and original songs that can appeal to almost anyone this album is falling in reverse's best album yet but kinda flawed but almost perfect.
  4. MaverickDVNT
    Jul 10, 2012
    9
    A great way for Ronnie Radke to let out his feeling to the full with the help of his awesome band members. A really good mix of heavy songs like "Raised By Wolves" and then just plain WTF still awesome songs like "Tragic Magic"
  5. gb1225
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Instant classic. Definitely the best album of theirs, as of 2015. It maintains it's dark style, while employing upbeat and very catchy rhythms, and power-metal guitar solos.
  6. jeff_daniels01
    May 10, 2021
    10
    This album was one of the ones I enjoyed the most at FIR. Ronnie returned to the scene and gave a very cool hit in the media
  7. PeaceKeepers
    Jul 23, 2014
    9
    After Ronnie's jail time his comeback album for his new band is as awesome as I could have hoped for it to be! I don't know which is my favorite, The Drug in Me or I'm Not a Vampire!
  8. G-H-O-U-L
    May 27, 2022
    10
    This is one of those albums that if you like one song you’ll probably like all of them. They are really catchy and I have nothing bad to say
  9. Jarock14
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    A great álbum, combination of rock and feeling, dont get based by the review of web pages in general and listen the album

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71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Kerrang!
    Dec 16, 2011
    80
    Finally, this rock star has some rock worthy of the same name. [23 Jul 2011, p.50]
  2. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Dec 16, 2011
    48
    For most, the record will be too much--it's messy, it's overdone, it's arrogant, and ultimately it's disappointing – making Radke's return not really worth the wait.
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  3. AllMusic
    Dec 16, 2011
    60
    This combination of a tight, talented band and a tortured frontman doesn't necessarily make Falling in Reverse a revelatory band, but is does make The Drug in Me Is You a very solid album that will give fans of Radke's a chance to get reacquainted with the notorious post-hardcore bad boy.
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