Here's a review I did for the June 2007 issue of Mean Street Magazine.
Lies For the Liars
(Reprise)
“Exciting” and “high energy” are two terms that spring to mind to desribe this album’s lead-in tracks. The Used simply let loose and go for broke on Lies For the Liars, experimenting with a variety of styles and creating some impressive tunes. Unlike many bands that reach creative overload and get repetitive, The Used avoid this and instead made a record that is enjoyable from beginning to end. “The Ripper” experiments with weird vocal effects and near-ADD levels of energy, while “Pretty Handsome Awkward’ has the makings of a memorable chorus for a hit song. “The Bird and The Worm” even incorporates orchestral parts that fuse a dark tune with catchy choruses. Lies for the Liars is the record that is the end result of a gradual building process and could be the surprise hit very few were expecting.
Grade: A-
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