"You're a Lie" is a song by

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featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. It is the lead single from Slash's 2012 album, '' Apocalyptic Love''. The song peaked at #1 on the Canadian Active Rock chart for five weeks straight.

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. Amy Sciarretto of

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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." The song was listed on Loudwire's 66 Best Hard Rock Songs of the 21st Century.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Personnel

– lead guitar * Myles Kennedy –

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Brent Fitz Brent Fitz (born March 27, 1970) is a Canadian American musician and multi-instrumentalist. In his career, he has worked with Slash, Myles Kennedy, Theory of a Deadman, Alice Cooper, Vince Neil, Union, Gene Simmons, The Guess Who, Brad Whitfo ...

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References

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* Songs written by Slash (musician) Songs written by Myles Kennedy 2012 singles Slash (musician) songs 2012 songs Song recordings produced by Eric Valentine {{2010s-rock-song-stub