You're a Lie
2012 single by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators
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"You're a Lie" is a song by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. It is the lead single from Slash's 2012 album, Apocalyptic Love. The song peaked at No. 1 on the Canadian Active Rock chart for five weeks straight.[citation needed]
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| Single by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators | ||||
| from the album Apocalyptic Love | ||||
| Released | February 27, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 3:50 | |||
| Label | Dik Hayd International | |||
| Songwriters | Slash and Myles Kennedy | |||
| Producer | Eric Valentine | |||
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| Myles Kennedy singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "You're a Lie" on YouTube | ||||
Reception
The song has received mixed reviews from critics. Will Hermes of Rolling Stone gave the song a rating of 2 1/2 out of 5 stars.[1] Amy Sciarretto of Loudwire gave the song a 4 out of 5 rating, describing the song as "a rowdy, bluesy rocker, anchored by Slash’s signature riffing and style."[2] The song was listed on Loudwire's 66 Best Hard Rock Songs of the 21st Century.[3]
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
| Chart (2012) | Position |
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| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[7] | 43 |
Personnel
- Slash – lead guitar
- Myles Kennedy – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Todd Kerns – bass, screams
- Brent Fitz – drums
