Vulnerable (The Used album) explained

Vulnerable
Type:studio
Artist:The Used
Cover:vulnerable_by_the_used.png
Recorded:2010 - 2011
Length:43:47
Producer:John Feldmann
Prev Title:Artwork
Prev Year:2009
Next Title:The Ocean of the Sky
Next Year:2013

Vulnerable is the fifth studio album by American rock band the Used. It was released on March 26, 2012, via Hopeless Records. The album was produced by John Feldmann, who also produced the band's first three studio albums, The Used (2002), In Love and Death (2004), and Lies for the Liars (2007), and their Maybe Memories (2003) compilation album.

Background

In late April 2010, the group cancelled all upcoming shows in Europe and Russia, citing circumstances rising from a split with their management team. In addition, they mentioned they had started writing for their next album.[1]

Musical style

Lead singer Bert McCracken said of the album: "This record's really about becoming more than just who you are, and allowing yourself that vulnerability to be a more powerful person. It's a lot more positive than a lot of records we’ve written in the past. I think everyone could use some positivity nowadays."[2]

McCracken also said about the music: "There’s a lot of hip-hop influence, beats and drum and bass kind of stuff, but it’s also still a The Used record, by all means. Just like any other Used record, it’s a horse of many colors: There are a lot of soft and heavy sounds, there are a lot of brutal, sharp, bright sounds, and the tempos are anywhere from ultra-slow to super fast and heavy. There are a lot of different conceptual feelings on the record."[2]

Release

"I Come Alive" was made available for streaming on January 5, 2012[3] through KROQ-FM,[4] before being released as a single on January 10. The album's track listing was revealed on January 19.[5] The following day, a lyric video was released for "I Come Alive".[6] "I Come Alive" was released to alternative radio stations on February 14.[7] "Hands and Faces" was released as a single on February 21.[8] The group appeared at the Alternative Press South by Southwest showcase on March 17[9] performing an acoustic set.[10] In the days leading up to the release of the album, the band streamed several tracks through a variety of music websites: "Shine" (through Alternative Press)[11] and "Put Me Out" (through Hurley International) on March 20,[12] "Moving On" (through Revolver)[13] and "Hurt No One" (through Noisecreep) on March 22,[14] and "Getting Over You" and "This Fire" on March 23.[15] Vulnerable was released on March 26 as joint release between Anger Music Group and Hopeless Records.[11] On the same day, the group made an outtake "Machine" available for streaming.[16]

On April 6, a music video was released for "I Come Alive".[17] It was followed by streams of acoustic renditions of "I Come Alive" and "Put Me Out" on April 12.[18] In April, the group embarked on a UK tour[19] with support from Marmozets.[20] In May and June, the group went on a headlining US tour, before appearing on the Warped Tour in June and July.[21] On July 18, a lyric video was released for "Put Me Out".[22] The track was released to alternative radio stations on August 14.[23] The band released a music video for "Put Me Out" on September 17,[24] before embarking on a headlining west coast US tour with support from Twin Atlantic and Stars in Stereo.[25] In November, the band headlined Warped Tour UK[26] before supporting Evanescence on their UK arena tour.[27] On January 21, 2013, a deluxe edition was released featuring an extra disc of recordings and new artwork.[28] Between January and March, the group headlined the Take Action Tour.[29] On March 8, the band released a music video for "Hands and Faces".[30] In May, the band co-headlined the AP Tour in Japan with Silverstein and Crossfaith.[31]

Track listing

Additional track information

The Used recorded 16 songs during the Vulnerable recording session. The 4 b-sides from the session are titled "Surrender", "The Lonely", "Machine", and "Disaster". Some were released as bonus tracks and were all later included on the reissue of the album along with acoustic and remix versions of some of the album's songs.

Personnel

The Used

Performers

Design

Technical and production

Charts

ChartPeak
position
Canadian Albums Chart[32] 21
UK Albums Chart[33] 65
US Billboard 200[34] 8
Australia Album Chart[35] 18
US Top Digital Albums7
US Top Hard Rock Albums2
US Top Independent Albums1
US Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums3
US Top Rock Albums3

Release history

RegionDateLabelFormatCatalogue
United StatesMarch 26, 2012Hopeless, Anger12" vinylHR749-1
CDHR749-2
JapanApril 11, 2012Kick RockEKRM-1212

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Used pull out of Download. https://web.archive.org/web/20121017062758/http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2010/04/the_used_pull_out_of_download.html. Kerrang!. Dan. April 30, 2009. October 17, 2012. March 10, 2019.
  2. Web site: The Used, Band . 2013-02-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130131060056/http://theused.net/band . 2013-01-31 . dead .
  3. Web site: The Used stream new song, "I Come Alive". Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. January 5, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  4. Web site: NEWS: The Used premiere new single 'I Come Alive' on KROQ!. Dead Press!. Redrup, Zach. January 6, 2012. March 8, 2019.
  5. Web site: The Used reveal "Vulnerable" tracklisting. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. January 19, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  6. Web site: The Used release lyric video for "I Come Alive". Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. January 20, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  7. Web site: AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly. AllAccess. February 7, 2012. July 3, 2016.
  8. Web site: The Used - Hands and Faces - Single. Melodic. Wippsson, Johan. March 10, 2019.
  9. Web site: Breathe Carolina, the Used, the Early November to play AP SXSW party. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. February 10, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  10. Web site: The Used will perform acoustic at the AP 100 Bands You Need To Know Party at SXSW. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. March 14, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  11. Web site: Premiere: The Used, "Shine". Alternative Press. March 20, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  12. Web site: The Used premiere another new song, "Put Me Out". Alternative Press. Zaleski, Annie. March 20, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  13. Web site: The Used Premiere New Song,"Moving On". https://web.archive.org/web/20120324183856/http://www.revolvermag.com/news/the-used-premiere-new-songmoving-on.html. Revolver. Grow, Kory. March 22, 2012. March 24, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  14. Web site: The Used, 'Hurt No One': Exclusive Song Premiere. https://web.archive.org/web/20120324185715/http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/03/22/the-used-hurt-no-one-song/. Noisecreep. Ramirez, Carlos. March 22, 2012. March 24, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  15. Web site: The Used release two new songs. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. March 23, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  16. Web site: Check out a bonus track from the Used, "Machine". Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. March 26, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  17. Web site: VIDEO: The Used – I Come Alive. Dead Press!. Redrup, Zach. April 5, 2012. March 8, 2019.
  18. Web site: The Used stream acoustic versions of "I Come Alive" and "Put Me Out". Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. April 12, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  19. Web site: The Used announce UK shows. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. February 20, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  20. Web site: NEWS: Marmozets set to support The Used on April UK tour!. Dead Press!. Redrup, Zach. April 5, 2012. March 8, 2019.
  21. Web site: New The Used Tour Dates Announced! Tickets On Sale Now. Melodic. Wippsson, Johan. April 3, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  22. Web site: The Used release "Put Me Out" lyric video. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. July 18, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  23. Web site: AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly. AllAccess. August 7, 2012. July 3, 2016.
  24. Web site: News - Entertainment, Music, Movies, Celebrity. https://web.archive.org/web/20121024152950/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/09/19/new-video-the-used-put-me-out/. dead. October 24, 2012.
  25. Web site: The Used announce fall tour dates with Twin Atlantic and Stars In Stereo. Alternative Press. Colwell, Matthew. July 24, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  26. Web site: The Used announced as special guest headliner at Warped Tour UK. Alternative Press. Whitt, Cassie. November 7, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  27. Web site: The Used to support Evanescence on UK tour. Alternative Press. Whitt, Cassie. July 19, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  28. Web site: NEWS: The Used announce deluxe re-release of 'Vulnerable' on January 21st!. Dead Press!. Redrup, Zach. November 14, 2012. March 8, 2019.
  29. Web site: The Used, We Came As Romans and Crown The Empire to play 2013 Take Action Tour. Alternative Press. Whitt, Cassie. November 9, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  30. Web site: The Used release "Hands And Faces" video. Alternative Press. Whitt, Cassie. February 22, 2013. March 7, 2019.
  31. Web site: The Used, Silverstein and Crossfaith to play AP tour Japan; AltPress Japan launching soon. Alternative Press. Whitt, Cassie. April 19, 2013. March 7, 2019.
  32. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=the used|chart=Canadian Albums}} The Used – Chart History – Canadian Albums ]. . 2012-04-05.
  33. Web site: Used - Albums . . 2012-04-05.
  34. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=the used|chart=Billboard 200}} The Used – Charts History – ''Billboard'' 200 ]. Billboard . 2012-04-05.
  35. Web site: Vulnerable - the Used | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. AllMusic.

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