Fake as Hell
"Fake as Hell" | ||||
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Single by All Time Low and Avril Lavigne | ||||
Released | September 14, 2023 | |||
Genre | Pop punk | |||
Length | 3:00 | |||
Label | Fueled by Ramen | |||
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Producer(s) | Zakk Cervini | |||
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"Fake As Hell (with Avril Lavigne)" on YouTube |
Fake as Hell is a song by American band All Time Low and Canadian singer Avril Lavigne, released on September 14, 2023. The song was released as a standalone single following the band's 2023 album, Tell Me I'm Alive.
Background[edit]
Prior to their collaboration, All Time Low and Avril Lavigne had already joined forces in 2022 when they performed a cover of Blink-182's "All The Small Things" during their set at the When We Were Young festival.[1][2] A year subsequent to their initial collaboration, All Time Low and Avril Lavigne forged their second collaborative effort with the release of the single "Fake As Hell".[3] The song was written by Andrew Goldstein, Alex Gaskarth, Avril Lavigne, Jack Barakat, and Zakk Cervini with Cervini also serving as the producer.[4] It was released on September 14, 2023, on digital and streaming platforms through Fueled by Ramen.[5]
Composition and themes[edit]
"Fake As Hell" is a pop punk track that delves into the emotional landscape of a breakup and its aftermath.[6][7] According to All Time Low's frontman, Alex Gaskarth, the song revolves around the theme of "recognizing what's real and saying goodbye to what's not".[8] Gaskarth describes it as an anthem about cutting ties with people and things that hinder personal progress, symbolizing a departure from the past and a fresh perspective on the future. In his words, "It's a wave goodbye to whatever's in the rear-view mirror and a new perspective on the road ahead".[8] The lyrics convey a symbolic departure from the past and an optimistic embrace of a new journey ahead.[6]
Critical reception[edit]
"Fake As Hell" was received positively upon release by critics; with Mary Varvaris of The Music describing the song as " a three-minute pop-punk anthem about “recognizing what’s real and saying goodbye to what’s not".[9] Alternative Press' Andrew Sacher praised the song, calling it an "aughts-era pop-punk sugar rush you’d expect from a collaboration like this one".[10] Cillea Houghton of American Songwriter, praised the artists' vocal performance in the song by calling them "strong voices that were made for each other, making for a natural collaboration".[6]
Live performances[edit]
The debut live performance of "Fake As Hell" took place on October 22, 2023, during All Time Low's set at the When We Were Young festival.[11] The band showcased the song in a medley alongside Lavigne's "Sk8er Boi".[12]
Charts[edit]
Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[13] | 44 |
Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[14] | 144 |
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[15] | 50 |
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[16] | 52 |
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[17] | 29 |
US Alternative Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[18] | 7 |
US Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[19] | 10 |
References[edit]
- ^ Rogers, Jack (October 24, 2022). "Watch Avril Lavigne & All Time Low Cover blink-182's 'All The Small Things'". Rock Sound. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Brodsky, Rachel (October 24, 2022). "Watch Avril Lavigne & All Time Low Cover Blink-182's "All The Small Things" At When We Were Young". Stereogum. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "All Time Low and Avril Lavigne Team Up For "Fake As Hell"". Illustrate Magazine. September 19, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "All Time Low & Avril Lavigne release new collaborative single, "Fake As Hell"". ABC. September 15, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "All Time Low & Avril Lavigne release new collaborative single, "Fake As Hell"". Alt Az. September 15, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ a b c Houghton, Cillea (September 15, 2023). "All Time Low and Avril Lavigne Are "Fake As Hell" in New Song". American Songwriter. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Laura (September 15, 2023). "All Time Low And Avril Lavigne Team Up For New Single Fake As Hell". Stereo Board. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ a b "All Time Low and Avril Lavigne join forces for new single Fake As Hell". Kerrang. September 15, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Varvaris, Mary (September 16, 2023). "All Time Low Drop New Single 'Fake As Hell' Ft. Avril Lavigne". The Music. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (September 15, 2023). "All Time Low and Avril Lavigne team up for new song "Fake As Hell"". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Rizzo, Carita (October 23, 2023). "Watch Avril Lavigne Perform 'Sk8er Boi' With All Time Low at When We Were Young Festival". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Bucksbaum, Sydney (October 22, 2023). "Watch Avril Lavigne sing 'Sk8er Boi' with All Time Low in surprise return to When We Were Young". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 25 September 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1751. Australian Recording Industry Association. September 25, 2023. p. 9.
- ^ "Fake As Hell – All Time Low & Avril Lavigne - TopHit - Highway To Airplay". TopHit. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. September 22, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. September 22, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Charton". Official Charts Company. September 22, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "All Time Low Chart History (Alternative Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "All Time Low Chart History (Rock Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2023.