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Win The Used's New CD "Artwork" ... Signed! September 1, 2009

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Some say that the third time's a charm, but it seems like it's the fourth for our friends The Used! With their fourth studio album Artwork generating buzz and positive reviews in just about every alternative music magazine, the band has just released what many are saying is the best album of their career thus far. After seeing the video for the first single "Blood On My Hands," I'm inclined to agree!


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While we here at peta2 are all loving the new album, we also love that The Used have never shyed away from speaking up for animals. Whether it's Bert, Jeph, and Quinn signing a letter to the CEO of Wet Seal about their use of fur (we won that campaign, thank you very much!) or Jeph giving the low-down on KFC, members of The Used are always ready to speak up for those who can't speak themselves.

To celebrate the release of The Used's new album, we want to give you the chance to win a copy of Artwork signed by the entire band. You heard me ... signed! For your chance to win a copy of Artwork signed by the band, please comment with your favorite memory of The Used. It can be a concert memory, a memory you have involving a song ... anything! Five winners will be chosen at random. Entries must be received by September 15, and winner will be notified by September 29.

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Posted by: Amber at September 1, 2009 1:16 PM
                                                               

my favorite memory was seeing the used at Leeds met and when they came on everyone just went totally mental. It was Amazing. They just starting jumping around the stage and playing it was awsome and them he came to the front where we were standing and he sung right close to us. Haha it was ace.

Posted by: Emma Lokuciejewski at September 1, 2009 2:19 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory was going to warped tour a few years ago and seeing bert do the most amaing epic stage dive ever!!! it was just insane!!!!

Posted by: Karina at September 1, 2009 4:09 PM
                                                               

The Used has helped me in so many ways. Here are two reasons!

-Me and my best friend jessika [who i met because of their music] wanted to go to one of their shows so bad! So FINALLY when they released their "Lies for the Liars" album they came to Atlanta. We drove 7 hours I was extremely sick but determined to see them! As soon as we got outside the venue Dan [the drummer] was outside meeting fans and I was so nervous and he could tell haha so he started talking to me. Then RIGHT after the show literally they were outside talking to fans and signing stuff. And when I say talking to fans they werent just saying "thanks for coming" they had real conversations. Dan gave all of us water because we had been out there with them for so long haha We were outside til 2 AM and it was the most amazing moment for me

-The 2nd reason which is most important to me has to do with PETA [of course lol] I was looking The Used up on youtube about 3 years ago and I came across 2 videos that got my attention. One was with Jeph and the other was with Quinn. They were talking about why they supported PETA and why they dont eat meat. I had never heard of people not eating meat so I had to learn about it. I came to the site and read through everything and the next day I went vegetarian and back in june i finally became vegan. They gave me the best gift I could ever ask for by doing those videos.

Sorry that was so long!
have a great days ya'll

Posted by: Adrienne at September 1, 2009 4:52 PM
                                                               

my favorite memory involving the Used was when I saw my estranged brother at Christmas and he let me see what was on his iPod... its not his taste in music, but he had every single song I love by the Used on there... I have never felt closer to my brother, and I prolly never will, so I thank the Used for that.

Posted by: alm at September 1, 2009 7:17 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory was seeing The Used at warped tour...they were ahhmazing.

Posted by: Taylor at September 1, 2009 8:18 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory is sitting outside in the sun, playing "All That I've Got" on guitar. i was singing and crying because everything felt perfect, and now every single time i heard that song i get butterflies.

Posted by: Wyn X at September 1, 2009 9:37 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory of The Used was when their album Lies for the Liars was released which led me to having the love of my life. Their album had just been released and at that time there was a guy who I liked oh so much haha. So when I found out he liked the same music as I did, I told him that for his birthday I would give him as a gift the album as soon as it was released. I wasn’t able to give him the cd until a couple of days after his birthday but we still ended up getting together. We always say that the strongest thing we have in common is music besides love for each other. And so thanks to The Used I found the love of my life.

Posted by: Mayra at September 1, 2009 11:15 PM
                                                               

My first and best memory was watching them at warped tour, my first real concert [besides britney spears] hearing the music from like 2 stages away and running I mean Sprinting with my friend Liaz, to get to their stage so I wouldn't miss the rest of the performance, being in the rain, the dust, and probably one of the youngest people [i was 14] it was an insane experiance, my first time croud surfing and moshing.

Posted by: Lindsay at September 2, 2009 10:19 AM
                                                               

My favorite memory has to be the very first time I saw them in concert. It was in Little Rock, AR of all places. Everybody was talking after the opening bands had left, and nobody really noticed that they had come onto the stage because it was a little venue and it was very dark. Suddenly we heard the music, we looked up, and out walks Bert with a cigarette in his mouth like it was nothing. The place exploded with screams and everybody running, trying to get a spot up close. It was stellar!

Posted by: brittni scales at September 2, 2009 10:20 AM
                                                               

My favorite memory was first hearing the band and then asking my friend to get some of their CD's for me. I thought she wouldn't do it cuz I could imagine she got better things to do but she did. And so I found I can really rely on her :o)

Posted by: Kristina at September 2, 2009 10:20 AM
                                                               

Woot!
I love the used!

Posted by: Tessa at September 2, 2009 10:20 AM
                                                               

My favorite memory involving the used was when I was leaving Pennsylvania last year. I was listening to "The Taste of Ink" as the sun was setting. It was so beautiful, I didn't want to leave since that was my best summer ever. Then the song changed to "I Caught Fire" and it reminded me of a guy i had met that day. So The Used brings back great memories :]

Posted by: Catalina at September 2, 2009 10:24 AM
                                                               

My favorite memory of the used was when i saw them a few months ago at the DTE in Michigan. I had been in love with the used for a few years already and i was finally getting to see them. I sang every song well except for the new song they played. It was absolutly amazing and a dream come true. The only way it could have been better would of been, well if i could have met them.

Posted by: Mileah Hansen at September 2, 2009 10:27 AM
                                                               

my favorite memory is when my boyfriend played Smother Me for me when i was sick, and felt like crap. He told me that this song should be our song. And since that day, he has played it for me whenever i feel down, or I'm sick.

Posted by: nevada at September 2, 2009 10:28 AM
                                                               

my favortie memory of the Used is when i saw them play here in Vegas at the Pearl. In the middle of the show they brought up this engaged couple and Bert said a short speech and ended it with "we all die alone". i live by those words.

Posted by: Janice Paterna at September 2, 2009 10:34 AM
                                                               

last summer, my best friend and i would stay up all night listening to the used. by the time school let back in, we knew all the songs by heart and we had so many inside jokes from those nights. that summer was awesome.

Posted by: Jessa at September 2, 2009 10:35 AM
                                                               

My favorite memory of The Used was seeing them play at Rockstar's Taste of Chaos on March 9, 2005 at the Arragon Ballroom in Chicago. Not only was the show amazing, but when everyone thought the show was over, The Used jumped back out on stage with My Chemical Romance and began crooning the gorgeous words to my all-time favorite song "Under Pressure". It was so special because it hadn't been released yet, and wouldn't be for another few years, in fact. It was so striking and they really blew the crowd away. All the while we were singing back at them underneath the beautiful "starred sky" of the Arragon Ballroom.

Posted by: Heather at September 2, 2009 10:38 AM
                                                               

my favorite memory was seeing the used at bamboozle '09. it was my first concert and i went that day in the rain just to see them. it was amazing. they played my favorite song "the taste of ink". and me and my friends sang along. i screamed so much that i lost my voice XD.

Posted by: elena kilcullen at September 2, 2009 10:39 AM
                                                               

I remember going to one of their shows, and being at the very front. One the of security guards grabs a kid beside me for smoking weed, and Bert bends down to ask what the kid was being kicked out for. After being told it was for weed Bert says, "Sorry man! I wish there was something I could do for ya." I don't know why that memory sticks out the most for the many times that I've seen The Used, but every time I've gone to one of their shows since then, I can't help but hope I'll get to see something similar happen again.

Posted by: Alexx Turner at September 2, 2009 10:43 AM
                                                               

my favourite memory of the used, involves making a music video to "I'm a Fake" with my friend.

Posted by: Nicole at September 2, 2009 10:45 AM
                                                               

My favorite memory was when i was going through depression in grade 10, i listened to the used and they made me a little happier. i got the berth cd/dvd and watched the dvd a thousand times. the part with quinn allman 'levitating' made my life that much better. and jephs gold nikes

Posted by: Jordan Gallant at September 2, 2009 11:02 AM
                                                               

My favourite Used memory is the first time that I ever saw one of their videos and was opened to what they actually were. Great sound.

Posted by: Alexandria at September 2, 2009 11:06 AM
                                                               

My best memory of The Used was when my boyfriend and I first started dating. He made me a CD and half of it was The Used from their first self-titled album. Once we took the CD with us to a park and played it while we had a little day-date. Afterwards, I listened to that CD so many times that now there are certain songs (Blue and Yellow, Buried Myself Alive and A LOT more) that remind me of my boyfriend. We have a long distance relationship now and I can always turn on The Used and it feels like he's there listening to them with me.

Posted by: Tas at September 2, 2009 11:15 AM
                                                               

The first concert I ever went to was Bamboozle 2009. I was so excited, even though it almost got rained out, and all day I was waiting for that feeling, that would make me realize why I came, this is what it's all about. And when The Used came up on the stage, a band I've heard a few times, I could just feel the bass and the drums and everything run through me as they played their hearts out. And I found myself jumping and singing the words that I've only ever heard a few times. We weren't a bunch of teenagers obsessed with music, or weird emo kids or anything. At that moment, we were one, in time with the music, all breathing and living and singing and jumping together. And it made me feel closer to my two best friends who were there with me cuz we were all in sync and feeling the music rush through us. It was great. And I thank The Used for that moment, and I love their music now.

Posted by: Missy at September 2, 2009 11:20 AM
                                                               

my favorite memory of the used is really beautiful.. cuz involves them and an ex boyfriend who i loved with all my heart..look.. the first song i heard by the used was "in you eyes (caught fire)" and with that song.. i had my first relation with obviously that guy who´s my exboyfriend (:
& i remember that since that i´ve always loved the used.. i couldnt have the opportunity 2 know them ): but i try 2 get all stuff as much as i can i can .. cuz i know soon they´ll come 2 Colombia.. btw.. we have a group in facebook 4 that cause.. so if you are Colombian u can add me in facebook (angieyo4@hotmail.com) and i´ll pass you guys the invitation..!
thanx PETA!!
love animals!!
there´s blood on their hands..those who hurt animals. ):

Posted by: Angie at September 2, 2009 11:24 AM
                                                               

My favorite memory of the Used was when I was sixteen I lost my bf when he got hit by a car and Listening to the In Love and Death CD lots. They seemed to have my misery, heartache and anger down pat or at least gave me some support when i needed it. :) I love the Used.

Posted by: Manon Philion at September 2, 2009 11:26 AM
                                                               

I remember watching a couple of videos on youtube of The Used. Not the music ones, the weird ones and the interviews. I watched things like a clip of Quinn as a kid, Bert snowboarding, Bert crying because some one told him The Used sucked and then a personal favorite when they were talking about animal rights. And of course the first clips of Jeph with his new hair style! On the whole, any video clip of The Used is pretty awesome.

Posted by: Lucy at September 2, 2009 11:32 AM
                                                               

My favorite memory was hanging out with the Used at chilis in New Jersey. They were staying at the same hotel when I was up there for Bamboozle.

Posted by: Dale Granzow at September 2, 2009 11:40 AM
                                                               

I was on their concert in Berlin this summer, and between two songs Bert started talking some stuff in german... Best one was "Hoppe, hoppe Reiter..." (it's a famous song parents use to sing for their childs while sitting aon their knee, playing horse-riding). Everyone just went crazy because this was so ridiculous. Bert then asked us all to sing that song, because it was his favorite german song (He admitted he likes it much more than "Du hast" by Rammstein) and the whole crowd started singing that song. It was freaking awesome!
At last he promised that this would be the next song they would cover. I hope they really do so.

Posted by: Hizumi at September 2, 2009 11:46 AM
                                                               

My personal favourite memory of The Used was when I saw them play in my city back in 2004. It was my second concert and I was so young back then. The show was amazing and the band was so full of energy, it was definitely everything I imagined seeing them would be like.
One part of the concert that specifically sticks out in my mind was just before The Used were suppose to come on stage. There was a bar at the back and people were buying drinks that came with lemons. So the crowd started getting restless and throwing the lemons everywhere. Every now and then you'd see a yellow object soaring through the air. A guy standing behind me shouted "THROW THE FUCKING LEMONS!" and it just made the wait more exciting.

Posted by: Tonya at September 2, 2009 11:54 AM
                                                               

How do I even describe the first time I heard The Used three years ago? I heard the song "Cut Up Angels" and I was hooked. I have all of their Cd's on my iPod and I have a closet dedicated to them. I love their lyrics so much, they are so captivating and interesting. I also love the work they do for PETA. When I became a vegetarian about 4 years ago I really didn't know much about and to be honest, as good as it for me and animals, I was starting to think it was going to be to hard to do and I had no support what so ever for being one but then when I saw all the people who were vegetarian and all the awesome bands, it got easier. The Used supporting PETA helped me stick to being a vegetarian.

Posted by: Kelsie Becher at September 2, 2009 12:06 PM
                                                               

Hmmm, well My favorite memory of The Used would have to be when I first watched the 2003 movie Grind and their song, Poetic Tragedy was in it so I went out and bought their cd and loved the whole entire thing. I've been a fan of The Used ever since!

Posted by: Jess A at September 2, 2009 12:06 PM
                                                               

The Used is a fantastic group of extremely talented men. I cannot possibly thank them enough for simply being themselves and making the music that they do. I've loved them ever since I very first saw "Buried Myself Alive" on Much. Their music has always been there for me. When I was depressed and suicidal,they helped me get through it. When I lost my bestfriend... There they were again. I don't know why... But they're music just makes me feel better. From Bert's voice,to the lyrics. No other band does that for me. They make me feel like i'm not alone. Like they understand what i'm going through. And that makes me feel okay. And those would be my favourite memories of The Used.

Posted by: Tabatha at September 2, 2009 12:10 PM
                                                               

Mine is when I went to see the used at taste of chaos in Manchester. It's the best gig I have ever been too everyone just went mad :D

Posted by: liam Campbell at September 2, 2009 12:16 PM
                                                               

The Used rocks!
That being said, my favorite memory of The Used would be my most recent one, since I have poor memory XD
I wrote on the whiteboard outside my dorm room door that I was out getting The Used's new CD. After I came back, proudly, with my The Used poster and CD and shirt, (had a shopping spree at Hot Topic), I crossed out 'getting' for 'GOT!'
Later, coming back from lunch, my roommate and I laughed when we saw our whiteboard. Someone wrote 'Why do you buy used CDs? New ones are better!' and a smiley face.

Lol

I loved the DVD! Wish my hot topic had the usb though~~ The USED FTW!

Posted by: Cyndi Poon at September 2, 2009 12:18 PM
                                                               

I've never actually gotten a chance to see the used, but I do remember the first song I heard "The Taste Of Ink" it was about the time it came out. I just fell in love with this band the first few seconds of the song. I listened to that song over and over that day. I can still memorize all the words by heart.

Posted by: Olyvia at September 2, 2009 12:27 PM
                                                               

My best friend lovessss the Used and my favorite memories are when we're driving in her car and everyone starts singing so loudly..... it makes me smile and laugh and realize how much I love her. She loves you with a passion!

Posted by: Veronica Baldwin at September 2, 2009 12:32 PM
                                                               

Lets see uhhh

I remember one summer walking around my town with a huge boom box [hahha] BLASTING The Used. When I walked by someone they would always look at me really weirdly. But this one guy was driving and when he passed he yelled 'OOOHH SHITTTT!!!'
It was really weird... but I guess he liked the music? hahhaa
Love you guys!!!

Posted by: Kira McDaniel at September 2, 2009 12:37 PM
                                                               

I remember standing in line to get a CD signed by 30 Seconds To Mars, and hearing The Used start their set. The opening was so amazing, that people actually left the signing to go see The Used. This was at Taste Of Chaos 2007 in Orlando. Awesome show and even more amazing of a band! :)

Posted by: Jennifer at September 2, 2009 12:38 PM
                                                               

Favorite memory of the used? Road trips to WV!

Posted by: Jess at September 2, 2009 12:48 PM
                                                               

I saw them at Give It A Name in birmingham a couple of years ago, it was an awesome gig. HIM were playing afterwards but me and my mate left cuz we only wanted to see the Used! it was a really good time, moshing etc :)

Posted by: emi at September 2, 2009 1:12 PM
                                                               

My favorite song from The Used is "Blue and Yellow". One day, I took a stroll around Central Park listening to my iPod and that song came on. It inspired me to start up a magazine influenced greatly by their style and their "handsome awkward". For that I am very thankful and hope to get very far.

Posted by: Desiree at September 2, 2009 1:15 PM
                                                               

My best memory of The Used, is when I went to Syria to have surgery done on my legs and the only thing that made me feel comfortable in a foreign country was their music. It calmed me down at times and it helped me get through the physical and emotional pain for 4 months. I love them and I always will.

Posted by: mary z. at September 2, 2009 1:32 PM
                                                               

my favorite memory of the used when i was able to run up to jeph and bert and all of them after the show! in detroit.
the whole way there me and my friend skylar were singing and listening to blue and yellow on repeat

Posted by: at September 2, 2009 2:02 PM
                                                               

i remember the day I bought
Lies For The Liars, and the first time
I listened to it. i walked around with
a cd played for 3 weeks straight [since
i didn't have a mp3 player] listening
to it. Their music is incredible, and I
love that they speak out. (:

Posted by: Ambre at September 2, 2009 2:11 PM
                                                               

When I bought their first album, the very first day I played it over and over again. My favorite song was "The Taste of Ink", because my fav line from that song, for some reason, was simple "its 4 o'clock in the fucking morning". And terrorized my lil sister and brother into saying it. They almost cried cause they thought they'd get in BIG trouble for saying fuck. 3 years later my lil sister finally found out why they are so special, and became a fan herself. 'Taste of Ink' is still our fav song and everytime we here that line we almost piss our pants laughing.

Posted by: Brittany at September 2, 2009 2:18 PM
                                                               

I have been to see The Used three times in concert. They are all my favorite moments, and the BEST concerts I have ever been to. When I listen to their cds I put them on repeat and just listen to them over and over. I LOVE THE USED!!

Posted by: Missy at September 2, 2009 2:33 PM
                                                               

haha, two friends and I sat down in my basement and sang aloud to In Love And Death, in its entirety.

Then I made vegan taco salad :)

Posted by: Tyler Constance at September 2, 2009 2:51 PM
                                                               

My favorite Used based memory is converting my wife from an "Ugh! Turn that off" person to "We HAFTA see them" person. She may now love them more than I do. If I won this autographed CD I'd give it to her:p!

Posted by: Kevin Stanton at September 2, 2009 3:18 PM
                                                               

It's hard to pick just one memory, but this band has quickly become one of my absolute favorites since my girlfriend introduced me to them. When we were first going out I would always go to her room where she would lie on me and sing "Lunacy Fringe" and "Blue and Yellow" to me. Those songs always remind me of her. In fact th almost all songs by THe Used remind me of her. We've even decided that we want "Blue and Yellow" as our wedding song. Another memory that I'm sure will be great is when we go to see them together for the first time in Oct. She's already seen them twice, but I have yet to se them. Something I'm incredibly frustrated about. I also love all the times I played "I Caught Fire" to her on my guitar. This band means alot to me and they always will.

Posted by: Troy at September 2, 2009 3:27 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory of The Used is when my friend first introduced me to them. I was amazed at how much i loved their music! And i still do! Their incredible on and off stage!
I cant wait to see them for the first time at the Roseland Ballroom in New York on October 27th!
xoxo -Jenny, Aka, a Huge The Used Fan

Posted by: Jenny Matos at September 2, 2009 5:05 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory of the used was seeing their video of 'all that i've got' when i was 14 yrs old and falling in love with them instantly. their profound lyrics touched my heart and reminded me of myself and how i always kept to myself, not letting one in to who i really am. I love them and always will, cant wait for their new album.=]

Posted by: Lily at September 2, 2009 5:40 PM
                                                               

I remember listening to their cover of Under Pressure at 3 in the morning on my headphones and singing as loud as possible, then being scared to death when my mom came in my room asking me to tone it down. That song made me buy My Chem's second album (I had the first) and was probably the biggest favor The Used ever did for me.

Everybody in that band are awesome. Good people make good music, and The Used kicks it!

SJ White

Posted by: SJ White at September 2, 2009 5:54 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory of The Used was when I saw them in concert last year. During "Paralyzed", Bert called some people up on the stage to dance. It was amazing! (: I love them.

Posted by: Megan at September 2, 2009 6:10 PM
                                                               

my favorite memory was when the i saw all of the alex pardee creations in the "pretty handsome awkward" video,, i love the video!

Posted by: parkins :] at September 2, 2009 6:15 PM
                                                               

Oh my fave memory is when the used appeared at pointfest, best day ever.

Posted by: Ericka at September 2, 2009 6:42 PM
                                                               

I LOVE THE USED!!!!!!
unfortunately i haven't been fortunate enough to go to any of their concerts. i would love to but the parents haven't let me yet. THIS TOUR IT'S MY GOAL. and best memory.... ahaha, i was sitting in class with my friend Zak, yes thats how he spells it, and he was drawing the used cd cover on his binder, and asked me to help. then he let me listen to some of their songs and i went out to buy the cd. doesn't sound like much, but it was actaully a pretty funny moment. that was 4 years ago

Posted by: Shea O'Toole at September 2, 2009 7:17 PM
                                                               

The best memory i have of Bert(he's my favorite) Was when i was really sick and i was really sad and disappointed because i didn't get to go to warped tour. So i stayed in the hotel and my friends went. Then when my friends came back they had videos to show me and signed stuff. My friend got a picture signed for me from bert saying get well soon. I loved it. And then they got the most awesome video of him diving offa the stage. I was still smiling from the picture. Ahh!

Posted by: Amber at September 2, 2009 7:39 PM
                                                               

I don't have much of a concert memory because i have never been to one in my life!!:(
i think they are amazing and i hope of going to one of their concerts for the first time soon:) i know that i will never forgget my first expirence there:)
My real first memory is to do with the song 'I Caught Fire' that song just spoke to me in a way it may sound cheesy and all but it's true the first time i heard it i was like ummm hmm its ok but then i listened to it more and more and then i payed attention to the lyrics and mmannn they got me like in a sence like i could relate to some things that it said not all and im not just making it up:) hehe
i just will always love that song forever and i could never get sick of it its totally my favorite:D
Ahhgg i could say so much more but i will leave it at that for now:)and oooo of course i heard from them from Peta!!:D haha and they kinda motivated me to be a veggie lover=]
haha

Posted by: Zohe Manriquez:D at September 2, 2009 7:48 PM
                                                               

My favourite memory of The Used is either the first time i ever heard their music. The song was "Cut Up Angels" and it sincerely touched my heart. i've adored them ever since.
Or when i was having a pretty bad day and randomly commented their myspace page. I never expected a reply but i got one almost straight away. It may have been just a small message to answer a question but it completely brightened up my day. I love all four boys and i'm sure i always will.

Posted by: kantarli at September 2, 2009 10:30 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory of The Used would have to be the first time I seen then in concert in 2002. I went to the concert with some friends but at the time I didn't know The Used. I fell in love with their music by the end of the first song, and have been a huge fan ever since. I have been hearing blood on my hands on sirus radio, and cant wait until I can get my hands on the new album!!!

Posted by: Holly at September 3, 2009 12:46 AM
                                                               

i remember when i was hyper. i made fake grillz for my teeth and dressed in my most gangsta clothes. then i started jumping around my room,lip syncing Im A Fake into my hair brush. Ooo good times

Posted by: brianna at September 3, 2009 9:18 AM
                                                               

My favorite memory of The Used is seeing them perform with My Chemical Romance on an MTV special. I was so happy to see my two favorite bands making music together.

Posted by: Kristyn Winch at September 3, 2009 11:02 AM
                                                               

2)My favourite memory of the used is when i first bought berth. Me and my friend watched it all night and we sung at the top of our voices to all the songs which came on. That night was so full of differet emotions. I cried my eyes out when bert was talking about his ex-girlfriend passing away and losing his baby and when quinn and jepha where explaining why branden wasn't in the band anymore. But couldn't stop laughing at most of it. The best night ever so far but when i go see them in a few weeks that'll be more amazing! 2) I came accross vegetarianism because of a video Quinn has done for animal rights it made me realise how badly animals are treated and i've not eaten meat since :D

Posted by: Amber at September 3, 2009 1:28 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory is probably the times that I woke up and started acting crazy, singing in the mirror and all that stuff while listening to "paralyzed". Which is actually the first song I'd ever heard from The Used. It's still one of my favorite songs by them.

Posted by: Shirley at September 3, 2009 1:57 PM
                                                               

I remember my favorite memory was 5 of my friends jumping up out of their seats on the bus and start dancing and singing Paralyzed. It was completely Epic. We had at least 30 students singing with us and it was hllarious. Ever since then, I cant get it out of my head, and my friends & I will just look at each other when it plays and start doing this totally weird and wicked dance. And then my friend slipped in dog poop in my yard doing it... Joyous memories :)

Posted by: Elizabeth at September 3, 2009 3:11 PM
                                                               

my favorite memory of the used is 2007 when i used to live in canada i did a 3 week long roadtrip with my fiance. i just got the record Lies for the Liars that time, so we both got into it during driving, and it was just a really great time. We're not together anymore, but listening to that record brings back all the beautiful memories that connected us.

Posted by: Claudia at September 3, 2009 5:51 PM
                                                               

The first time I heard them was when I saw the video premiere for “The bird and the worm” and I thought the video was so weird. Then I heard them on warped tour play “the ripper” and that became my fave song of all time. It was the beginning line that grabbed me “time kills, go ask jesus. Im done, makes no difference..” there was something about the whole song that hooked me. My boyfriend is obsessed with gh so then I downloaded the pack with their song. And I was on itunes and saw the new cd and even though im petrified of needles and the angle of the cover. Im a tattoo fanatic. Go figure. And I listened to the new cd and fell in love with the art and the music. My favorite song is now “Ment to Die”. Not much of a memory but I thought I shud share since im now i MUST see them live one day soon(:

Posted by: Linzi at September 4, 2009 10:13 AM
                                                               

When me and my bff were sophomore in high school we would get ready in the morning and we'd blare every The Used album and sing along. It made waking up at 5am every morning a little bit easier. Now that 'Artwork' has come out whenever we go to work or go out we always blare it in our car.

Posted by: Loren at September 8, 2009 4:30 PM
                                                               

I just love the Used! my memory would be every time i here them. They get me so pumped and i always sing their lyrics out loud. They are awesome and have a good affect to my personal life

Posted by: Guadalupe at September 8, 2009 5:03 PM
                                                               

my favorite memory is blasting their music in my room:)

Posted by: Alexandra Shea at September 8, 2009 6:15 PM
                                                               

i think my favorite memory of them will be comming up?
i get to go to their concert in chicago! woot! :D

im soo excited!

other than that, when i first started listening to them, it was so amazing.
they were totally what i was looking for
and they helped me through some stuff with their music(:

Posted by: kassy minch at September 8, 2009 6:23 PM
                                                               

I remember first seeing Jeph in the peta2 video. I like The Used before seeing Jeph on the DVD High Fives & Stage Dives, but his appearance on the DVD just really sold the band to me. Seeing that he was into animal rights also made me feel like I was doing something important.

Posted by: Jessica at September 8, 2009 7:46 PM
                                                               

I remember the first time I heard the song, 'Taste Of Ink'. I was sitting up with my best friend at four o'clock in the morning (Who's also a vegetarian.), and we were both bawling our eyes out because I was going to a different school than her. So, we were crying and swapping, "I'll *Sob* MISS YOU!"'s, and all of a sudden, her ITunes library, which was on shuffle, decided to play this song. So we were sitting, on her couch, crying and hugging and laughing and talking about how this song would forever be OUR song. I miss her, a lot. She's my best friend, and always will be. She means the world to me. I want this so badly because I would be able to look at it and say, "Diep was there when I first heard my all time favorite song by them," And it would make me feel better, no matter how I previously felt.

Posted by: Ericalynn at September 8, 2009 7:51 PM
                                                               

The first boy I ever fell in love with used to call and sing "I Caught Fire" to me every morning before we went to school when I was in 10th grade.Those remain some of the best days of my life.

Posted by: Amy at September 8, 2009 8:45 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory of The Used would have to be the first time I saw them in 2004. I've seen The Used in concert 4 times, they're absolutely amazing. But the very first time I saw them, I didn't even know them yet. I had actually gone to see Blink 182, and The Used played right before them, and I thought they were fantastic. For years, The Used was my favorite band, and it's been nearly 6 years, and I still love their music.

Posted by: Mindy Bryner at September 8, 2009 10:20 PM
                                                               

Well, i don't have many "moments" from the used but my favorite VIDEO would have to be remembering
The Bird and The Word
that music video was spectacular
i absolutely loved it.
it was aaaahhhmmaaazzinnnggggg

Posted by: Natasha Stadstad at September 8, 2009 10:54 PM
                                                               

Hahaha I remember the first time I heard about The Used. My friend was giving me a bunch of random songs and one of them was The Bird and the Worm. I absolutely loved it and started looking into the band. A while later, I got Lies for the Liars and was obsessed with the entire album. Well, I stil am. Not a surprise though. Have you heard that thing? It's amazing. :]

I must admit, once I saw the album artwork for Artwork, I was kinda scared. XD But after listening to it at the twitter listening party, I fell in love with The Used all over again. I haven't bought the CD yet though... you willing to give me, oh I don't know, a signed copy? :]

I'm a huge fan of The Used and I was really upset that The Used is coming to my area on a weekday. :[ But I know one day I will see them live. One day! Hahah and also, I love bands who don't just rock, but make an impact in the world. I've been a vegetarian for about 3 years now and I completely avoid companies like Mars Candy, McDonald's, KFC, etc. along with animal products like fur and leather. People like the members of The Used really inspire me and probably many others to help save lives and make a positive impact in this world. Plus, they can kick some serious ass in the music world. That's always a plus, right?

In conclusion... I FREAKIN LOVE THE USED! And peta2 of course.

Posted by: Kathy at September 8, 2009 11:19 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory of the used was when I saw them live for the first time in 2005. It was the first gig I had ever been to and by far the best. The Used where my favorite band for a few months before the gig and when I saw them at that gig I was amazed, I remember feeling so excited and even thinking back to that gig now I can feel how I felt that night and can even feel the exitement like butterflys in my stomach and can remember the crazy vibe of the gig. When they played 'on my own' they got everyone to put their lighters up and everyne was singing their hearts out it was amazing. I love The Used so much its unreal they are so inspirational and at that gig I remember them telling everyone not to give up and follow their dreams. It really was the best night of my life ill never forget it.

Posted by: Roberta at September 9, 2009 7:41 AM
                                                               

My favorite memory was when I went to my first concert which was The Used, I saw them up in Poughkeepsie NY. I was standing in the audience just star struck because I love Bert McCracken a lot, He's just amazing and talented. So he took a sip of his water and I knew he was going to spit on the crowd I just knew it, and he did, and it got on me, I don't think I showered for a week, It was precious Bert McCracken spit, why would I taint it.

Posted by: Dionna at September 9, 2009 12:29 PM
                                                               

I remember at one of the concerts i was at very well. We drove around and my dad got lost but it was all worth it. The people swormed in front the stage. It all looked like waves of the ocean. But colourful of course:) bert was jumping around singing! clapping! And everyone was jumping to. The vibe you got the from the used was insane and everyone was laughing, jumping etc etc etc.
I cant wait to go again. i would love to meet all of the used:D. i would be happy as a bunny.

:D

Posted by: clare at September 9, 2009 1:32 PM
                                                               

I remember at one of the concerts i was at very well. We drove around and my dad got lost but it was all worth it. The people swormed in front the stage. It all looked like waves of the ocean. But colourful of course:) bert was jumping around singing! clapping! And everyone was jumping to. The vibe you got the from the used was insane and everyone was laughing, jumping etc etc etc.
I cant wait to go again. i would love to meet all of the used:D. i would be happy as a bunny.

Posted by: clare at September 9, 2009 1:33 PM
                                                               

They have saved my life with there music, I can honestly say that if it wasnt for the music, I would not be here today! they have been such a great role model in my life, I just wish I had the money to but the new cd! Good luck everyone!

Posted by: kelsi-rae at September 9, 2009 4:39 PM
                                                               

The most fond memory of The Used would be the first time i've ever seen them. I was watching "FUSE" And the band came on, I instantly loved the song, And when i found out they were animal lovers, They became my most favorite band! And still are!! The used inspires me to be who i am and to follow my goals and dreams.

Posted by: Marissa at September 9, 2009 7:49 PM
                                                               

I was going through a breakup, and the song smother me kept me going, reminding me that the next person would be better... now my girlfriends and my song is earthquake, and i just love the lyrics, the music, and everything about the used.
=]

Posted by: Talie at September 9, 2009 7:56 PM
                                                               

Hmm... I'd have to say my best memory about the The Used is either once, a few years ago I was listening to 'Wake the Dead' from 'Lies for the Liars' and was totally inspired to do this super epic painting, that later turned into a short story. Or, one day i was in German class talking the the kid behind me. We're really good friends and always talk about music, it's both a big part but in different ways in our lives. We thought it would be funny if Brand New and The used played a show together so we could buy merch and go home and say 'I bought a brand new Used shirt" or I bought a used Brand New cd' We know it'll never happen, but it's still a kinda funny :)

Posted by: shelby at September 9, 2009 8:53 PM
                                                               

just listening to their song 'blue and yellow' from their debut album moves me so much. it has great meaning to it.
and since i had recently moved into a different area and am now in high school, looking back at the old times, this song comes to mind.
its like the type of music that would be played during one of those end-of-the-year slideshows.
the used is one of the most amazing bands out there.

Posted by: Angelique A at September 10, 2009 6:49 PM
                                                               

I love The Used.
I have like five of their shirts,
some of their CD's,
and I know tons of their music.
The first time I heard them I was amazed.

Posted by: macy at September 10, 2009 10:10 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory was not a concert because unfortunetly i have not had the chance to go to one, but the song yesterdays feelings got me through so much. I know a lot of people probably say stuff like that, but the used cd's really got me through some hard times and kept my head up. Defenetly on of the greatest bands that have come along.

Posted by: Hillary at September 11, 2009 12:40 PM
                                                               

my fav memory was on warped tour wen bert did this mega amazing stage dive rite next to me!

Posted by: aya at September 11, 2009 9:05 PM
                                                               

Never been lucky enough to go to a concert but my favorite memories of The Used happened three summers ago when I was going through a lot of personal issues and I just remember how alive listening to The Used in particular felt. It also influenced my artwork and some of my best pieces were done during that summer. A lot of them were inspired by the music video for "All That I've Got"

Posted by: Alex at September 11, 2009 11:48 PM
                                                               

My favourite used memory is dancing madly round the kitchen with my friend to liar liar while my mum left the room muttering about the music ^^ fun!!!

Posted by: Rebecca at September 12, 2009 6:40 AM
                                                               

my favorite memory is learning to play birdandtheworm while watching bert and gerardway on tv. :D
loveyou, theused!!

Posted by: victoria at September 13, 2009 5:36 PM
                                                               

My favourite memory of The Used is going through really hard times and by listening to them every day, they helped me get through my depression. I wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for them. Thank you. :) xx

Posted by: Sarah at September 15, 2009 3:33 PM
                                                               

My best The Used memory is when they helped me get through this weird time in my life where I was extremely depressed. I had moved to Georgia to live with my dad for a year, who I dislike very much. I was incredibly home-sick and cried almost every single night. While staying there I got In Love And Death, and that album helped me get through the year I spent there. If I just wanted to not think about everything for a while, I could just put in my headphones and listen to it. Everytime I listen to that album now I feel the way I felt when I lived in Georgia, not a bad feeling exactly, but more like comforted by the lyrics and how I had applied them to my life at the time. I haven't exactly been the same since I stayed there but without The Used it could've been alot worse.

Posted by: Yani at September 15, 2009 3:52 PM
                                                               

my favorite memory of the used was when I saw them in concert for the first time and I was FREAKING out!!! :D Also, most of their songs got me through a lot of things.

Posted by: Sarah at September 15, 2009 3:53 PM
                                                               

I was introduced to The Used by my best friend. I then became vegetarian, because of their influences. A month later, my best friend was killed in a horrific road accident, and I was devastated. I wouldn't still be here today without The Used.

Posted by: Hannah at September 15, 2009 3:57 PM
                                                               

I kind of ran into The Used on the net one day. It happened because I'm a huge Transformers fan, and I was looking for the soundtracks of the first film, and that "Pretty Handsome Awkward" song, just completely sold me out to became a huge The Used fan.
So my best memory of them, is that I met them thanks to a movie that I love, that actually has the actor I most adore, Shia LeBeouf. So basically, "love is in the air, everywhere I look arround!"

Posted by: Fatima Pereira at September 15, 2009 5:17 PM
                                                               

My favorite memory of the used was problay when I discoverd them. Box of Sharp Objects came on Fuse (awesome video) and I was amazed! I bought all of their cd's within the next week. I also learned how to play Smother Me on the Piano.... I cant wait to get a car so I can blast The Used everyday, so everyone can hear how amazing they are.The Used is just so freggin awesome and I cant wat to see them in November.

Posted by: Bree at September 15, 2009 7:41 PM
                                                               

My fave memory of The Used, is probably the day my best friend moved away. He gave me his fave CD (lies for the liars )coz he knew i liked it.I really miss him, but now all i have to do is listen to the Cd and its like he's with me again.

Posted by: Vicki at November 10, 2009 2:40 AM
                                                               

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