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Author's product rating:   

Originality	Definitely a cut above the rest
Lyrics	Standard
Quality and consistency of tracks	A couple of weak links
How does it compare to the artist's other releases	Average
Value for Money	Good

Advantages:	Some great tracks which fans of The Used will enjoy .
Disadvantages:	The album lacks consistency at times .

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

The Used's third studio album, "Lies For The Liars", was released on 22 May 2007 through Reprise Records. It does not contain as much screaming from lead singer Bert McCracken as in previous efforts, but still contains many songs which have typified the bands sound for the past few years.

The album opens with "The Ripper", which is a fast paced track, but does not really compare to their previous album openers.

The second track, "Pretty Handsome Awkward" is one of my personal favourites on the album, as it starts off with a great guitar riff which is maintained throughout the track, accompanied by a very catchy chorus.

"The Bird and the Worm" is the next track, and is also the first single to be released from the album. It is a medium paced track with a solid chorus which is a worthy lead single, which may be compared slightly to the previous single "All That I've Got", which is featured on the band's previous album.

The album contains three slow songs, and the next track on the album, "Earthquake", rates as the best of these, but the other slow tracks "Find a Way" and "Smother Me", are not quite up to the standard of The Used in my opinion.

The song entitled "Hospital" is a faster track than most found on this record and turns out to be one of the best; my favourite in fact. It is much more of a representation of the bands previous albums and whilst some may feel that it does not compare with the bands greatest work, it is still a great track to listen to.

"Paralyzed" is a solid track with a very catchy chorus and is also one of the best tracks on the album. I feel the sound is quite similar to "Lunacy Fringe", which is another of the bands old tracks.

The remaining three tracks which I have not mentioned are all credible tracks, with "Liar Liar (Burn In Hell)" one of the better tracks, however these tracks are slightly disappointing given The Used's ability to compose songs which sound so different to other sounds of the genre.

The album is a good effort from The Used which i would recommend listening to as it contains songs which most fans of The Used would enjoy, but unfortunately i do not feel that this album will attract a wider audience for the band to expand even further, not that they need to of course.

Track Listing:
1. The Ripper
2. Pretty Handsome Awkward
3. The Bird and the Worm
4. Earthquake
5. Hospital
6. Paralyzed
7. With Me Tonight
8. Wake The Dead
9. Find A Way
10. Liar Liar (Burn In Hell)
11. Smother Me

Best tracks:
2. Pretty Handsome Awkward
5. Hospital
6. Paralyzed