Welcome to my shrine dedicated to THE USED! an American rock band that's been important to me since 2023.
I first came across their music on a neocities site, so here i am returning the favor. I hope one of you reading this will continue the cycle of epic neocities music finds B).
This little container here will have small amounts of info & history, more about my thoughts and a gift FOR YOU at the end!! let's start scrollin'!
What is this band exactly?
The Used is an EMO Post-hardcore rock band formed in Orem, Utah by The vocalist Bert McCracken, Bassist Jeph Howard, Guitarist Quinn Allman and Drummer Branden Steineckert.
The member lineup has changed throughout the years and out of the founding members, only Bert and Jeph remain. (I will miss u 4ever Quinn...)
initially the band began without a vocalist. after unsatisfying vocalist auditions, Quinn Allman (guitarist) would ask Bert Mccracken if he was interested in joining the band. Bert's lyric writing on their song which would later become "Maybe memories", confirmed Bert's position as the official vocalist..
after struggles with poverty and substance abuse, The Used managed to finish their first demo album, which Branden Steineckert would send John feldman, The producer who changed the fate of the band forever!! yaaay.
Ever since then, The Used has gone through struggles, lineup changes, wins and loses (Read Wikipedia for more) and put out 10 studio albums, 3 EPs and 2 live albums!
Discography
wooh.. time to get into my opinions about their various releases (ordered by date).. my opinion gets lower as you scroll, but i will always love The Used. trust.
The Used (2002)
Could be the best debut ever made being so fr rn. This album has become my favorite from them. its so raw and real! A true emo classic. Every song is perfect..
Could be the best debut ever made being so fr rn. This album has become my favorite from them. its so raw and real! A true emo classic. Every song is perfect..
Maybe memories (2003)
Compilation album. mostly got live performances but the DEMOS!!! THE DEMOS!!!! I'll forever mourn the fact that some of them were never studio recorded (Zero mechanism ❤️).
Compilation album. mostly got live performances but the DEMOS!!! THE DEMOS!!!! I'll forever mourn the fact that some of them were never studio recorded (Zero mechanism ❤️).
In Love and Death (2004)
The most iconic album from them!! are you even emo if you've never seen the hanging heart from this album cover before??? its great!! def my third or second favorite.
The most iconic album from them!! are you even emo if you've never seen the hanging heart from this album cover before??? its great!! def my third or second favorite.
Lies for the Liars (2007)
ahhh.. my first album i ever listened from them.. this was my favorite for the longest time but the self titled has slowly taken that spot.. This album still close to my heart.
ahhh.. my first album i ever listened from them.. this was my favorite for the longest time but the self titled has slowly taken that spot.. This album still close to my heart.
Shallow believer (2008)
A B-sides EP. I love this more than i probably should. THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE U SHALLOW BELIEVER! LOVE U!
A B-sides EP. I love this more than i probably should. THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE U SHALLOW BELIEVER! LOVE U!
Artwork (2008)
This is the album many consider to be their last good one. It's very beautiful, but sadly way too Underrated.
This is the album many consider to be their last good one. It's very beautiful, but sadly way too Underrated.
Vulnerable (2012)
Its a nothingburger sorry. i like some of the songs but i'm not rly interested in most.
Its a nothingburger sorry. i like some of the songs but i'm not rly interested in most.
The Ocean of the Sky (2013)
ANOTHER EP!! YUUP! Its a very unique one, quite experimental especially with the 20 minute ending track. I like this one lots!!
ANOTHER EP!! YUUP! Its a very unique one, quite experimental especially with the 20 minute ending track. I like this one lots!!
Imaginary Enemy (2014)
eh.
eh.
The Canyon (2017)
THE FUCKING CANYONNNN! I'll defend this album forever. It's dedicated to a dead friend of the main vocalist. probably the most personal album The Used has put out.
THE FUCKING CANYONNNN! I'll defend this album forever. It's dedicated to a dead friend of the main vocalist. probably the most personal album The Used has put out.
Heartwork (2020)
Okkkaayy. It's a little radio popish but its got some real good songs here n there!
Okkkaayy. It's a little radio popish but its got some real good songs here n there!
Toxic Positivity (2023)
I forgor
I forgor
MEDZ (2024)
I haven't listened.
I haven't listened.
The Used and Me
We're at the end! just a little bit more until you get ur cool reward.. heh.
so, lets talk more about how i found the band and how much it means to me.
As i've mentioned before, I discovered The Used through neocities. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the now gone site "helloangel.neocities.org". Thank you, if you're still out there somewhere.
The Used is one of my favorite bands, and was my favorite at one point. It's *THE* Emo band for me. "emo trinity" you're nothing.
I own bunch of CDs and even a shirt (which i paid 70€ for..) i still haven't gotten the chance to experience them in a concert, but i hope one day i will.
Even if my opinion on The Used were to change in the future, This band will still be a big part of me and my life. Thank you for everything, The Used!!
Now, see the thing underneath? that's my gift for you! Go get yourself something to decorate your page with if you're a fan, or just take a look at everything i've managed to collect. thanks for reading!
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