Vulnerable

by The Used

Overview

The Used find steady footing on their fifth studio album, a 12-song blast of fiery emo/indie/punk rock that marries the slick, metallic pop of 2007's Lies for the Liars with the wild abandon of their debut. Stocked to the ceiling with hooks, Vulnerable breaks little ground for the Utah-based outfit, as the majority of tracks follow the tried and true template of atmospheric intro/staccato breakdown/huge power chorus/repeat, but the balance between sheen and filth is handled with aplomb. The band is remarkably tight and Bert McCracken's vocals sound better than ever, which helps a great deal when you're supporting lyrics that sound like they were found on the floor of a Warped tour Porta Potty. Detractors will find the usual faults (predictable melodies/unbearable earnestness), but fans who have followed the group on their rise to the top of the emo heap will find a lot to love on Vulnerable. Whether they're tearing a hole in the sky ("Kiss It Goodbye"), digging one in the dirt ("Getting Over You"), channeling "Eleanor Rigby" ("This Fire"), or landing the perfect radio/reality television show-ready anthem ("Moving On"), the Used never do it half-assed. ~ James Christopher Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	04/05/2024
Label:	HOPELESS RECORDS
UPC:	0790692705214

Tracks

1. I Come Alive
2. This Fire
3. Hands and Faces
4. Put Me Out
5. Shine
6. Now That You're Dead
7. Give Me Love
8. Moving On
9. Getting Over You
10. Kiss It Goodbye
11. Kinda Hectic (Interlude)
12. Hurt No One
13. Together Burning Bright

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Used   Primary Artist
William Control   Vocals
Jeph Howard   Vocals
Quinn Allman   Guitar,Vocals
Bert McCracken   Vocals
Dan Whitesides   Drums,Vocals

Technical Credits

Martin Johnson   Composer
Frank Maddocks   Design,Artwork,Photography
Sean Akhavan   Management
Brandon Paddock   Engineer,Additional Production
Ryan Harlacher   Booking
Marlene Tsuchii   Booking
Spencer Hoad   Engineer
Darryl Eaton   Booking
Jeremy Hatcher   Engineer
Courtney Ballard   Engineer
Evan Taubenfeld   Composer
Joe Gastwirt   Mastering
John Feldmann   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer
The Used   Composer