Ep. 153: Bert McCracken discusses The Used's "The Taste of Ink"
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05/01/23 • 67 min
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In 2002, The Used took the world by storm with their debut self-titled album, which was an irresistible mix of emotional lyrics, soaring melodies, and unbridled aggression. In this episode, vocalist Bert McCracken breaks down the writing, recording, and release of "The Taste of Ink", the standout single that put the young band from Utah into the ears and hearts of countless music fans.
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In 2002, The Used took the world by storm with their debut self-titled album, which was an irresistible mix of emotional lyrics, soaring melodies, and unbridled aggression. In this episode, vocalist Bert McCracken breaks down the writing, recording, and release of "The Taste of Ink", the standout single that put the young band from Utah into the ears and hearts of countless music fans.
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