DETROIT – The Used’s second studio album addressed a plethora of dark topics, mixed in with moments of upbeat vibes.
“In Love and Death” was released Sept. 28, 2004.
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Here are some facts about the album:
1) A cover of “Under Pressure” is the only song from the band to chart on Billboard Hot 100.
The Used and My Chemical Romance covered Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure.”
The song peaked at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It’s the only song from The Used to land on spot on that chart.
It also took the 28th spot on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
2) Singer Bert McCraken lost two friends while recording the album.
Two of lead singer Bert McCracken’s friends, including an ex-girlfriend, died while the band was recording the album.
McCraken later dedicated the album to his ex, who he called Kate.
“I think everything that went into the record -- me having lost two friends, tension within the band and tension with our producer -- was mostly positive because it all made the songs come together like magic," he said in an interview with MTV.
3) There was a lot of fighting while making the album.
There was fighting among the band members, as well as with the group’s producer, while making “In Love and Death.”
The band struggled with the direction of the album.
4) The album claimed a spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
“In Love and Death” peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The song “All That I’ve Got” peaked at No. 19 on the Alternative Songs chart.
5) The record is certified Platinum.
It sold 93,240 copies in its first week.
It has since been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.