The Used, an American alternative rock band, was formed in 1994 in Orem, Utah. The team includes vocalist Burt McCracken, lead guitarists Quinn Olman and Jeff Howard, drummer Dan Whitsides. Initially, The Used performs in their hometown, but their work is not accepted by listeners, the locals are quite conservative and religious, and the lyrics of the band are not tolerant. Then the decision is made to leave the performances and record songs without “live” communication with the public. In 2002,
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The Used, an American alternative rock band, was formed in 1994 in Orem, Utah. The team includes vocalist Burt McCracken, lead guitarists Quinn Olman and Jeff Howard, drummer Dan Whitsides.
Initially, The Used performs in their hometown, but their work is not accepted by listeners, the locals are quite conservative and religious, and the lyrics of the band are not tolerant. Then the decision is made to leave the performances and record songs without “live” communication with the public.
In 2002, the musicians moved to the place where their music will find its listener in Salt Lake City. It is there that the next album “The Used” appears, which became platinum immediately after its release. It contains energetic anthems, melodic ballads, good rhythm and dynamic vocals: “Maybe Memories”, “On My Own”, “Blue And Yellow”, as well as the autobiographical composition “The Taste Of Ink”, which tells about the formation of the group, did not go unnoticed by melomans. Soon the musicians go on tour, during which they take part in the Ozzfest festival.
The following year, the album “Maybe Memories” was released. It was followed by a compilation album, In Love and Death, featuring songs like “Take It Away,” “Yesterday’s Feelings,” and “Hard To Say.” The recording features John Feldman. The musical component of the album is quite interesting: there is the deafening power of the sounding drums, and a subtle guitar solo, and the peculiar vocals of Burt McCracken.
Soon, the musicians are again on tour, this time in Europe, where they are waiting for a lot of fans and, of course, music critics, listening to every note, every word sung by "The Used" from the stage. At the same time, the musicians are collecting material for the next album. In 2007, the album “Lies for the Liars” was released. Throughout 2007-2008, there are many performances of the group, both in nightclubs and in large US venues. In 2009, the band recorded and released the album Artwork.
Discography
2002 - The Used
2004 In Love and Death
2007 Lies for the Liars
2009 - Artwork