![]() ![]() ![]() By the way, the tracks after that aren’t hectic at all, so this disrupts the flow of the album. One particular weak moment is the ending of “Kiss It Goodbye “(oh yeah, sounds very familiar, doesn’t it?), which acts as a sort of interlude where he keeps repeating “It’s getting, it’s getting kinda hectic” and finishes it with a scream. I like his overall performance on the previously mentioned “This Fire” and on “Now That You’re Dead”. His screams are still present, albeit not as often as on the first albums. While some songs emphasize on the catchy, melodic or aggressive guitar riffs (“Moving On” almost breaks into a guitar solo around the 3 minute mark, but instead brings back the chorus), “Hurt No One” includes a drum intro and gives the drummer a more prominent role, “Put Me Out” highlights the bass, which could otherwise receive more attention, and the second half of the track “Give Me Love” manages to show more of the bass and drums during the bridge.īert McCracken shows his great vocal delivery once again, being able to capture the emotion of the slower tracks or the anger of the heavier ones. However, this is far from being a bad thing, because they’re reminiscent of the style from previous albums. ![]() The songwriting doesn’t really bring new formulas to the table, aside from the computer-produced sounds and a few intros. Leaving these experimentations aside, there’s no substantial change in the musicianship: although still solid and varied, it doesn’t deliver anything too complex or truly spectacular. 5th track “Shine” is also based on a rhythm made of electronics, except for the chorus, which is led by the usual instruments, creating an interesting and catchy tune. On the other hand “This Fire” adds a violin, keyboards and a bit of electronics in a pleasant manner and earns its title as a highlight of the album. While the former only uses them for a few seconds, the latter not only includes them for a larger part of the track, but also uses an effect that distorts Bert’s voice, which could put off some listeners since he’s actually able to sing well, as heard in the chorus. The singles, “I Come Alive” and “Hands and Faces”, showcase the use of dubstep/ drum ‘n’ bass elements, combined with the characteristic The Used sound, making them sound pretty unique. Produced by John Feldmann, also present on their first three releases, the new album promises the flavor of the earlier records, but using a new approach to the overall music. Review Summary: Blending new elements with older ones, The Used create once again an enjoyable record.Īfter leaving Warner/Reprise and forming their own label, Anger Music Group (originally Dental Records), and teaming with Hopeless Records, The Used started recording the material for the new album, “Vulnerable”. ![]()
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