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Berth

The Used · 2007

104 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock

A raw blend of urgency and vulnerability, merging post-hardcore intensity with melodic hooks that capture youthful angst.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Take It Away Start here — This track opens the album with a punchy intensity, showcasing The Used's signature sound while addressing themes of emotional turmoil and resilience.
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    I Caught Fire — Its infectious chorus and dynamic instrumentation encapsulate the band's ability to blend aggression with melodic sensibility, making it a standout anthem for their fanbase.
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    Blue and Yellow — This song highlights emotional vulnerability and longing through its poignant lyrics and softer musical arrangement, demonstrating the band's range beyond aggressive soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with emotional peaks
  • explosive instrumentals for cathartic release
  • wave-like pacing for reflective moments
  • raw energy for late-night drives
  • anxiety-driven themes of nostalgia

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek uniform, steady listening

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog but not a standout for new listeners or critical acclaim.
Themes
emotional turmoil· post-hardcore intensity
Career context
Released on February 6, 2007, Berth marked The Used's fifth studio album, following their successful self-titled debut. At this point, the band was navigating the shift in their sound while solidifying their presence within the alternative rock scene after a notable rise with their earlier works.
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Take It Away Start here 4:32
  • 2 Listening 4:08
  • 3 I Caught Fire 3:26
  • 4 The Taste of Ink 3:54
  • 5 All That I’ve Got 4:01
  • 6 Blue and Yellow 3:27
  • 7 I’m a Fake 4:51
  • 8 Hard to Say 4:16
  • 9 Maybe Memories 4:14

Disc 2

  • 1 Intro 2:51
  • 2 Take It Away Start here 4:36
  • 3 Listening 5:46
  • 4 I Caught Fire 5:28
  • 5 The Taste of Ink 6:26
  • 6 All That I’ve Got 6:07
  • 7 Blue and Yellow 6:03
  • 8 A Box Full Of Sharp Objects 5:46
  • 9 On My Own 7:53
  • 10 I’m a Fake 7:28
  • 11 Hard to Say 4:07
  • 12 Maybe Memories 5:14

What to play next

Lies for the Liars
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Lies for the Liars

2007

Continues the raw energy and emotional depth found in Berth.
In Love and Death
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In Love and Death

2004

Sets the stage with a mix of intensity and melody that leads into Berth.
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