Darkthorn’s Blog

Introduction

Found The Used through a good friend. We’re not friends any more, but the Used and I have formed a productive relationship! I listen, they bring out new albums for me… Well, that’s what I like to think. That said, The Used’s style has changed greatly due to the internal turmoil of the band, and I’m liking their sounds more and more. I’m not going to go into that though, the entry on Wikipedia is quite useful if you want to know more about their history. The band’s website is appalling, very infrequently updated and not well set out, but don’t hold it against them.

Current members

Bert McCracken – Lead Vocals, Piano (2001-present)
Quinn Allman – Guitar, Backup Vocals (2001-present)
Jeph Howard – Bass, Backup Vocals (2001-present)
Dan Whitesides – Drums (2007-present)

Former members

Branden Steineckert – Drums, Backup Vocals – Kicked out of the band in August 2006.[22] (2001-2006)

Greg Bester – Guitar – Played with the band on tour in early 2000s. (2001-2002)

Dean Butterworth – Drums – Recorded the drums for Lies for the Liars to fill in after Branden was kicked out. (2006-2007)

Genre

I would call The Used’s style rock. Many of their songs could also come under the category of Emo.

Replayabillity

Over and Over and Over again! Be careful though, some of the songs may have you singing or humming to yourself for the rest of the day. Not that’s a bad thing, but I don’t think it would be appreciated at work!

Albums

The Used, Maybe Memories, In Love and Death, Lies for the Liars

Best Song

Hospital or I’m a Fake. Totally personal preference here, others may find these songs offensive.

Download or Buy?

Download. Their music is good, but it’s not that good. Also, it is very easy to find their songs, as everyone has them.

Conclusion

8/10 for the newest album (Lies for the Liar) and 7/10 for the older albums. That’s only because I have a liking for the Emo genre at the moment, and their new album seems to be leaning that way.