‘Feel The Beat Of My Heart Moving On’
Since leaving behind 'Reprise Records', The Used have returned to deliver us with an eruption of creative control. After forming their own label ‘Anger Music Group’ and collectively collaborating with 'Hopeless Records', the band unleash ‘Vulnerable.’ The album promises experimentation through venture of electronics, yet remains reminiscent to the ever so familiar sound of their previous four albums.
‘I Come Alive’ and ‘Hands and Faces’ welcomes us to the new exploration of dub-step elements, as it marries their usual corrosive riffs. Tied strongly together with Bert’s utilised vocals, The Used reach new musical ground in their most versatile tracks to date. With a string driven opener, ‘This Fire’ can perhaps assure you the albums most stand out, scream out, lyrical chorus. Since never failing to impact us with their strangeness, ‘Now That You’re Dead’ offers a strong release of hard hitting heaviness. In a great collaboration with ‘William Control’, the track captures both artists love for dark atmospherics.
However the theme of positivity is something that becomes apparent within the album. Through tracks such as ‘Shine,’ ‘Moving On’ and ‘Together Burning Bright,’ we are lyrically reminded not to dwell on our sorrows. The reliance in finding a touching Ballad on The Used's records is most certainly a given. In a pause from aggression, ‘Getting Over You’ captures heartfelt emotions. In awakening his softer side, Bert beautifully delivers a ballad that is truly emotive.
Weaker tracks as a whole are difficult to identify. However, often distortion of vocals is something which does not go unnoticed. Demonstrated through tracks ‘Kiss It Goodbye’ and ‘Give Me Love,’ is a loss of effectiveness in Bert’s vocal ability. The voice distortion device is perhaps something that doesn't completely work for this band.
All in all, ‘Vulnerable’ is a very enjoyable album, which highlights the bands recurring musical strengths while offering room for experimentation.
However the theme of positivity is something that becomes apparent within the album. Through tracks such as ‘Shine,’ ‘Moving On’ and ‘Together Burning Bright,’ we are lyrically reminded not to dwell on our sorrows. The reliance in finding a touching Ballad on The Used's records is most certainly a given. In a pause from aggression, ‘Getting Over You’ captures heartfelt emotions. In awakening his softer side, Bert beautifully delivers a ballad that is truly emotive.
Weaker tracks as a whole are difficult to identify. However, often distortion of vocals is something which does not go unnoticed. Demonstrated through tracks ‘Kiss It Goodbye’ and ‘Give Me Love,’ is a loss of effectiveness in Bert’s vocal ability. The voice distortion device is perhaps something that doesn't completely work for this band.
All in all, ‘Vulnerable’ is a very enjoyable album, which highlights the bands recurring musical strengths while offering room for experimentation.
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