The Used is an American alternative rock band from Orem, Utah. Their sound has been classified under many sub-genres of rock. They signed with Reprise Records in late 2001 and rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their debut self-titled album, The Used. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third album, Lies for the Liars, in May 2007. An EP, Shallow Believer, was released in February 2008 that featured most of the band\'s B-sides to date. They spent the entire year of 2008 working on their fourth studio album, which was released on August 31, 2009, called Artwork. The band has achieved both Gold and Platinum statuses in more than six countries worldwide. Background information Origin Orem, Utah, USA Genres Post-hardcore Alternative rock Screamo Years active 2001–present Labels Reprise Associated acts New Transit Direction Rancid 30 Seconds to Mars Website TheUsed.net Members Bert McCracken Quinn Allman Jeph Howard Dan Whitesides Former members Branden Steineckert \"Take It Away\" is the first single taken from The Used\'s second studio album In Love and Death. This song, as well as video, was played during the commercials for their album. Single by The Used from the album In Love and Death Released August 26, 2004 Format CD single Digital download Recorded Foxy Studios in Los Angeles, California, 2004 Genre Post-hardcore Screamo Label Reprise Writer(s) The Used Producer John Feldmann