The Used – Lies for the Liars
This release was due as the previous release “Berth” was more just a collection to remind Used fans that they were still around. This new release features many relationship laden tunes resulting in some slower tracks like “Smother Me”. Others like “Pretty Handsome Awkward” have a more straight ahead rock element with Bert’s straining and spitting vocals. Songs like “Paralyzed” bring forth trademark sounds like something from a fairly tale and then moves into so called emo style. It may take a few more listens to gain some more solid perspective on this CD as some of The Used’s other material may require. There is no other band like The Used which is why they deserve at least a few listens because when they get things right, it’s like a beautiful accident like you’ve never seen before. There is nothing manufactured or contrived.