Fallen Angels (Ra song)
"Fallen Angels" is a song by American alternative metal band Ra. The song was released as the lead single from the band's second studio album Duality in May 2005. The song was inspired by the Kevin Smith film Dogma.
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| Single by Ra | ||||
| from the album Duality | ||||
| Released | May 24, 2005[1] | |||
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| Length | 3:22 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Sahaj Ticotin | |||
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Recall
Early versions of Duality were recalled due to a manufacturing glitch. The glitch was present on "Fallen Angels" that caused skipping throughout the song. The glitch was corrected and subsequent releases of Duality feature a sticker on the cover noting that it is a remastered version.
Reception
"Fallen Angels" has received positive reviews. Paul Gunnel of antiMusic reacted positively to the song, saying it got his attention and he listened to it over and over again.[2] antiGUY, also of antiMusic, said he could hear the song "spinning out of control on KROQ or other 'modern rock stations'", but called the song "a well crafted commercial single" and "a strong piece of songwriting that calls out to hit the repeat button."[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Fallen Angels" (Radio Edit) | 2:59 |
Chart positions
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| US Active Rock (Billboard)[3] | 24 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] | 29 |
Personnel
- Sahaj Ticotin – lead vocals, guitar
- Ben Carroll – guitar
- P.J. Farley – bass, backing vocals
- Andy Ryan – drums
References
- "Fallen Angels by RA". Amazon Music. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- Paul Gunnel and antiGUY. "Ra - Duality Review". AntiMusic. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- "Ra Chart History - Active Rock". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- "Ra Chart History - Mainstream Rock Airplay". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved June 17, 2021.