[Premiere] The Used “I Come Alive” First Single From Forthcoming Album ‘Vulnerable’
Bert McCracken, The Used (Photo: Cody Black)
After selling over 3 million records worldwide, Bert and the boys from The Used are back and by all accounts, better than ever. We just got our grimy little hands on the first single from their upcoming album titled Vulnerable, which is due to hit stores toward the end of March.
We’re gonna let the music do the talking. Take a listen and let us know what you think.
Click on the image below to listen.
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Word has is that the band will launch into a world tour shortly after the album drops. We’ll keep you posted.
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Ariel
January 5, 2012 11:24 am
Amazing song by the Used!!! Thank you KROQ!
Hilary
January 5, 2012 11:40 am
I don’t think they could ever disappoint me!
Douglas Thompson
January 5, 2012 11:52 am
their best yet! will definitely pick this album up! support your artists!
Michael Meeze
January 5, 2012 11:53 am
I am not a huge fan of the slight dubstep influence during the second verse, but overall the track is decent. It sounds like a nice combination between Lies For The Liars and Artwork.
Chadam801
January 5, 2012 11:54 am
Damn, good song but really? Why is there a dubstep part in it…please don’t go there Bert.
Cassidy
January 9, 2012 4:56 pm
i didnt even hear the dubstep lol
Emily Adams
January 5, 2012 11:57 am
Epic, love it! <3
mickey
January 5, 2012 12:03 pm
so damn good they never fail me! bert mcracken is a damn genius!
Heather
January 5, 2012 12:04 pm
Not feeling this so much..
copaface
January 5, 2012 12:05 pm
..did you guys actually call that dubstep ?……………………………
its sampling…. =,.-
GREAT SONG!
Brenna
January 5, 2012 3:05 pm
THANK YOU XD Those few songs Korn put out were dubstep, thats just electronica samplings there’s a difference!
Douglas Thompson
January 5, 2012 4:35 pm
sonny moore fan?
Nikki Mendez
January 5, 2012 12:06 pm
Oh my god!!! This is so amazing! I love you guys <3
katie
January 5, 2012 12:09 pm
I haunt really liked any of the used’s new stuff after lies for the liars although they will still always remain my favorite band. but this song isn’t bad. I actually like the dub step.
SC
January 5, 2012 1:35 pm
they fell off after the first 3 albums, ngl
“artwork” was a hot ass mess
Tim
January 5, 2012 12:09 pm
Finally! Cannot wait for Vulnerable and the tour after!
Becky
January 5, 2012 12:11 pm
I am so pumped for this! Love The Used ;D
Annabel
January 5, 2012 12:13 pm
Goood, I adore you !
Sarah
January 5, 2012 12:13 pm
… Slightly disappointed. I miss the punky-ish, raw rock. It feels a bit to poppy.
Mick
January 5, 2012 12:15 pm
sounds AWESOME, the best band ever, cannot wait for this
erica chambers
January 5, 2012 12:16 pm
Ultimate. Fan.girl.ING:) love <3
Marina
January 5, 2012 12:17 pm
incredible. may be my favorite song from them yet.
Sarah
January 5, 2012 12:19 pm
Oh. My. God. AMAZING SONG!!!! Cannot wait for the album! Seriously listening to this on repeat all day.
Lexi
January 5, 2012 12:19 pm
amazing song! might even be my favorite ever…
Alicia
January 5, 2012 12:22 pm
I didn’t even have to listen to know that all of their songs will be amazing!
p.s. to KROQ: INTERVIEW THEM ON KEVIN AND BEAN!!!! PLEASE!
Amber
January 5, 2012 12:22 pm
HOLY. F**KING. SHIT.
Megan Murray
January 5, 2012 12:23 pm
I F**KIN LOVE YOU GUYS YOU’RE AMAZING THANK YOU FOR THIS KICKASS F**KING SONG!!!!! I love The Used! <333
Skylar
January 5, 2012 12:23 pm
This is seriously just so good.
Joshua Carr (@TheRealJoshCarr)
January 5, 2012 12:28 pm
Sounds incredible, the used have and always will be my favorite band. I’m so excited to here the rest of the tracks, there album is out 2 days after my bday, best gift ever.
Helen
January 5, 2012 12:30 pm
I don’t even mind the dubstep. THIS IS AMAZING. I’m such a sucker for The Used, I know. these guys have saved & utterly changed my life. and this track is no exception.
poo
January 5, 2012 12:32 pm
It’s no The Taste Of Ink
Proff.Z
January 5, 2012 12:36 pm
:’) <3 Just made my day!
E Mayhem
January 5, 2012 12:39 pm
After replaying the song about three times, and listening to the lyrics I find I really like the song. Its a good blend of their older sound and their true sound, as well as a new, sort of band that’s gotten over some stuff. All bands grow, and their lyric work and sound might change a bit due to they themselves moving on from stuff as a person.
I loved this alot actually and I cant wait to hear more.
The Used ^_^
Erin
January 5, 2012 12:42 pm
I’m enjoying this so much. I hate dubstep, but they managed to make it sound neat. I love how it sounds like they threw a little bit of the older stuff they did in, if that makes sense.
I’m definitely picking this album up. I’m not letting a little dubstep in the mix prevent me from getting my favourite band’s new album.
Fantastic, imo.
Megan
January 5, 2012 12:47 pm
I actually might cry with joy. Sit sobbing in the corner until the album hits, when I’ll crawl into town to buy it, then return to sobbing until they tour.
Gah. This song is like orgasms for your ears.
This’ll be my second concert. First being MCR last year. I think that’s a pretty good first two.. That is assuming I get enough money together to go.. >.>
Bert and co. !! You’ve done it again !! <3
xoxo.
Misty
January 5, 2012 12:48 pm
so amazingly excited for this album to come out! Great song!!
nenu
January 5, 2012 12:49 pm
f**king GOD, sounds amazing, just… great dude.
Sarah Ann Frederick
January 5, 2012 12:59 pm
They always surprise me<3
AmBert26
January 5, 2012 1:11 pm
Holy shit! My entire life has been rocked again….thank you, thank you The Used! I love you.
Sean
January 5, 2012 1:14 pm
LOVING this song
Ah Used, you never cease to amaze me
KatVonJaxx
January 5, 2012 1:16 pm
it’s f**king amazing, this brings out so many emotions, GOD I’VE MISSED THESE GUYS.
Braxton
January 5, 2012 1:20 pm
This is awesome. Any real fan of The Used can appreciate that little taste of dubstep in there. A little goes a long way. Good f**king song.
Manna
January 5, 2012 1:21 pm
Wow this is so good, I fell in love from the first listening! Just Super Song, The Used have done it again. Made my day so much better <3
Heather
January 5, 2012 1:22 pm
this song is amazing!
SC
January 5, 2012 1:33 pm
eh. sounds like Bird & Worm with old-school Story of the Year. not that it’s good to copy older stuff, but their self titled album is hands down their best.
Coop89
January 5, 2012 1:51 pm
Amazing! So happy to hear about the new album!!
Amber
January 5, 2012 2:00 pm
OH MY GOD FINALLY.
Artwork was shit. I’m sorry, but it was.
They redeemed the shit outta themselves with this song. I’m realllllly excited to hear the album <3
Dani Elle
January 5, 2012 2:07 pm
they really cant dissapoint me… EVER!
Kyle
January 5, 2012 2:13 pm
It’s ok for what it is, but it’s nothing like their old stuff, I miss Bert Screaming, I saw them live a year or two ago and the concert was nothing like the concert i saw 5 years ago.. Music is changing I miss good post-hardcore music.
Brenna
January 5, 2012 2:53 pm
He can’t scream anymore ever since his throat problems and operation, if he continued screaming Bert would have lost his voice for good
Kyle
January 6, 2012 3:36 am
I knew that.. but there’s always a back up screamer.. Like I said music has changed since 2004, boy do I miss it. Makes me feel old. ⌐¿⌐
LJ
January 6, 2012 10:28 pm
I know what you’re saying Kyle, I miss the screaming too, but I love everything they do! ♥
Andrew
January 9, 2012 6:36 pm
not entirely true, check out there twitter, not to long ago they posted some videos with him screaming again. Don’t get me wrong, of course he isn’t screaming every part, but he is contributing for sure.
John
January 5, 2012 2:31 pm
A tad to trendy for my taste. Lost its real feel… Sad!
InesNavara
January 5, 2012 2:32 pm
I love the first album the most, but i think this song is f***ing amazing!
Brenna
January 5, 2012 2:50 pm
I actually like dubstep and can say for certain there’s no dubstep in this song, just eletronica noises, get your useless genre names right haha The Used honestly don’t have one bad song :O
Sarah
January 5, 2012 2:57 pm
Oh my God yes.
Yes.
<33333
Sighmen
January 5, 2012 3:07 pm
I agree that it has the feel of previou albums. I love it though and I’m too excited for their cd.
Eri
January 5, 2012 3:59 pm
AMAZING
Zach Nielsen
January 5, 2012 5:00 pm
boner
ang
January 5, 2012 5:32 pm
Amazing as usual! I love the used! Cant wait til they come back to chicago!
Perttudles
January 5, 2012 6:08 pm
here’s the lyrics in case anyone wants them, there might be a few errors feel free to fix them
Breathing in now, I try counting my blessings
Picturing the last time I fed, beg forgiveness
with some words that mean nothing, illusions like smoke in the breath
I come alive, when I’m falling down
I let myself go, til I hit the ground
When I’m there, at the edge
In this moment I’m feelin alone
Come alive when I’m falling down
Air is thin now, while my lung’s colapsing
Vertigo blankets my head, far from reckless
When I’m confortable, so that I know that I could never forget
I come alive, when I’m falling down
I let myself go, til I hit the ground
When I’m there, at the edge
In this moment I’m feelin alone
Come alive when I’m falling down
(Yeah)
Keep your distance, far away from me
watch this eat me alive
Keep your distance, far away from me
watch this eat me alive
I come alive, when I’m falling down
I let myself go, til I hit the ground
When I’m there, at the edge
In this moment I’m feelin alone
Come alive when I’m falling down
I come alive
I come alive
I come alive
I come alive
I come alive
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
(I come alive)
(I come alive)
(I come alive)
Taylor Whitson
January 5, 2012 6:09 pm
BEST SONG EVER! I LOVE THIS SONG! The new album will be amazing!
Ryenn
January 5, 2012 6:09 pm
Just as awful as their last 2 albums. Go back to your first albums sound, plain and simple.
taylorconley
January 5, 2012 7:22 pm
Wow.. just wow. They are the most genuine talented band I’ve ever heart. So proud to call them my favorite band.
Good job boys!
psychshuee
January 5, 2012 7:25 pm
They gets better and better in every new album. i love the intro! so darrrrrk
Tyler
January 5, 2012 8:56 pm
i giggled with joy while waiting for my crap internet to buffer. ^_^
Jen
January 5, 2012 11:04 pm
Love it! I want more!!! Bert’s voice sounds great! The song has that “pretty” sound from In love and death, but tugs at your heart like the first album, and rocks like Liars for the Liars. I am a fan of Artwork unlike some others, but I’m glad they are working with John Feldman again!! GrossPop all the way!!!
Alicia
January 6, 2012 12:05 am
They always rock! Love the new song!
Debbie Fonseca
January 6, 2012 12:49 am
Loved it! Can’t wait to hear the rest!!
Alison Lamb (@Alison_Lamb)
January 6, 2012 2:21 am
Wow this is amazing! Haven’t been so excited for a new album in a long time….
Zach Sansom
January 6, 2012 3:03 am
Those “Dubstep Influences” Have been in Used songs since, well…. before dubstep. This Definitely sounds more like a mix of Lies and Artwork to me, just less poppy. Sounds promising.
hannah lee (@_HannahLee_)
January 6, 2012 3:46 am
Great song. it really captures what Bert was going through. i also like the funky tunes ^^
jess
January 6, 2012 4:40 am
omg THE OLD USED IS BACK <3 loving it so so so much !
bobby
January 6, 2012 5:35 am
I hate to break it to everyone who just wants him to scream…its 2012 not 2002….the genre of Screaming is pretty much dead…get over it cause this is actually a great melody and message.
Denny V Spasova
January 6, 2012 6:16 am
There’s something ‘The Bird and the Worm’ in here
and ‘slit you’r own throat’ but I was kinda expecting to hear something different but this doesn’t mean I don’t dig it
I don’t know where all those dub-step comments came from,probably form the interview McCracken gave earlier
I def can’t wait to hear the whole album and I HOPE is waaaaay different from ARTWORK
Peace out!
Denny
Bulgaria
enalem
January 6, 2012 8:35 am
it sounds like the used its perfect i like it
Robert
January 6, 2012 9:02 am
Good song guys! Never change your style! People, please BUY this album! Support The Used!!
Jordan Mohler
January 6, 2012 12:59 pm
It’s better than any song from Artwork for sure
Jordan
January 6, 2012 4:45 pm
I love it. I am so glad they have their sound these last few years. They are one of the last good rock bands left. Great job guys
Some Guy
January 6, 2012 5:37 pm
Dub and step are 2 of the dumbest words in the English vocabulary.
It’s grimy slimy gritty Used goodness. Nice hook.
Dini Febriani (@dinaynayyo)
January 6, 2012 6:54 pm
YAAAYYY! I’m stoked to listen to the new album! I like this song!
beano
January 6, 2012 8:16 pm
thrown together and sloppy… The Used is capable of much better. This would be a hot mess live.
Amanda
January 6, 2012 8:16 pm
I miss the rawness of the old stuff, I seriously don’t listen to them anymore..i’m just bored.
and I use to love them..but I guess my taste changes …but wah…
Tim Rowberry
January 6, 2012 8:53 pm
This song seems to be an introduction to the album if its referring to when he fell and broke his arm leading to all of this… He didn’t realize what was happening until he got hooked on pain killers and then finally woke up and became really proactive about this album. This song captures that feeling well.
Its a great song, maybe you just appreciate this part of Bert’s music. I do.
..and to those who said ANYTHING about dubstep, wow. just wow. I like dubstep. Look up the definition idiots… the only similarity is the sampling, which The Used have been doing since before Dubstep became a genre. Did I mention I would love The Used dubstep? This is NOT.
Kirstan Radford
January 6, 2012 9:37 pm
After listening to it over and over again, you know what? I love it!
at first I thought, ‘wheres that raw sound that I love so much?’ but I think the music they are releasing now has alot of the same themes, and it would probably stress Bert’s vocal cords to do alot of the screaming and stuff.. artists gotta grow!
Also, if you want to see The Used at Warped Tour pleaseeeee join this facebook group.. when I posted it to The Used’s wall they ‘liked’ it! I’d really like to get them on Warped Tour!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/217435205006155/
Kirstan
stankass
January 6, 2012 9:57 pm
a lot better than was expecting…. but i still miss the screams :’( but hey, this no one could ever make such good music as the used does. i liked his past voice better and the electroic parts are actually cool and fit well into the song except for the begginning, but i think thats just because i havet gotten used to the song yet
stankass
January 6, 2012 10:01 pm
nvm this song is perfect, i love how he brings back all his awesome weird laughs like in their second album and lies for te liars
LJ
January 6, 2012 10:15 pm
♥♥♥♥LOVE LOVE LOVE ♥♥♥♥
SO stoked for the album x
Been too long between drinks =)
LJ
January 6, 2012 10:18 pm
♥♥♥♥LOVE IT♥♥♥♥
SUPER EXCITED FOR VULNERABLE
LJ
January 6, 2012 10:34 pm
♥ in bulk for this band
Lauri McFarland
January 6, 2012 10:40 pm
And who ever thought the used could ever do anything wrong !!!!!!! I love them….Bert was so sweet when he met my daughter Kayla who spends a lot of time in her wheelchair they are all soooooo sweet
Lauri McFarland
January 6, 2012 10:51 pm
I love the song and the person……Thanks for being so sweet to my daughter Kayla in Dallas . She spends a lot of time in her wheelchair and Bert was amazing to us,,,,,,,,,,,,,thanks for the memories !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lauri
Edwin
January 7, 2012 7:18 am
I really hope their new album sounds like “Lies For The Liars”. That’s really their only album that WOWed me.
maria.
January 7, 2012 8:03 am
This song is great. The Used always makes me happy and i can’t wait for the album and the tour.
Oh and Bert can scream again:
JimRaynor
January 12, 2012 3:12 am
This is wonderful news ;_;
diglett
January 7, 2012 12:45 pm
Hell Yes! Bert and the Guys are gonna kick some ass this year…again! Hope the tour comes to South Africa…. CAuse at Oppikoppie they were Freaking Awesome!!!! Used!!!!!
pete
January 7, 2012 6:09 pm
Wah wah dub srep wah! let the geniuses work. They do what their hearts tell them in each song. And refer back to in love and death. There was alot of synthesized sounds there and it worked beautifully.
Dorris'
January 8, 2012 12:23 pm
Perfection.
BC
January 9, 2012 12:14 am
I have mixed feelings about this song, that’s why I hope the rest of the album doesn’t sound like this.
Cassidy
January 9, 2012 4:54 pm
The used is my favorite band and im absolutely in love with this song
I love berts laugh!!!!!!!!
YO dAwg
January 9, 2012 9:19 pm
LOVE!!!
Cheyanne
January 10, 2012 1:14 pm
I CANT LISTEN TO IT!
It says I need vimeo plus or some crap
Blackout | KROQ.com
January 10, 2012 1:19 pm
You should be able to play it. Seems to be working for everyone else…
AC
January 10, 2012 7:01 pm
Not digging it, the last album I thought was great. Sorry :/
Sheldon
January 10, 2012 8:31 pm
Absolutely awesome, I’m so excited for the new album!
John
January 12, 2012 10:35 pm
fck yea. this song is good. i missed the Used. I hope the new album is great (even better than this song).
jenny
January 17, 2012 6:07 am
Love it!!!!
acid_majesty
January 18, 2012 5:22 pm
This is an awesome song… i’ve been highly anticipating the new album since it’s mention late last year. They’re off to a good start. bring on march 24!!
Just reading though some of the other posts. The second verse is not dub step. it’s sampling, this is far from the first time the used have included this in their music so don’t seem so surprised. personally i think it’s a good sound and not overused throughout their albums.
Tim
January 18, 2012 8:30 pm
So good to hear these guys again. Song sounds great and Berts’ voice sounds better than ever. Can’t wait for the new album!
Finch
January 19, 2012 8:17 am
Very good. Definitely buying the album when it comes out, they NEVER disappoint.
Symara White
February 12, 2012 1:00 am
The Used is such an underrated band! <3 i love them soooooooo much <3 never a dull moment.
BlackLotus
February 13, 2012 2:33 pm
They’re back!!! Artwork was a tiny bit disappointing, but this sounds like everything I’ve come to know and love…great job guys! Love you Bert!!
Denisse
April 6, 2012 9:17 pm
Speechless with excitement.