''The Ocean of the Sky'' is an EP by American
rock
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band
the Used
The Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah, that formed in 2001. The group consists of vocalist Bert McCracken, bassist Jeph Howard, drummer Dan Whitesides, and guitarist Joey Bradford. Former members include Quinn Allman, Branden Stei ...
, released on July 9, 2013.
It is available as a
digital download and in compact disc format. A
vinyl
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format was released in September 2013. It peaked at No. 20 on the alternative chart and No. 108 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart.
Release
In July, the group played two weeks on the Warped Tour. Around this, the band surprise released ''The Ocean of the Sky'' EP on July digitally with physical copies available on the Warped Tour. The following day, a music video was released for "Iddy Biddy". On August 15, the band released a documentary on the making of the EP. On September 19, music videos were released for "Quixotica", "Thought Criminal" and "The Ocean of the Sky". Following this, the group went on a west coast US tour with support from
William Control
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in
October. The band then performed as part of Warped Tour Australia in November and December.
Track listing
Live debut of the songs
Personnel
Band
*
Bert McCracken – lead vocals, keyboards
*
Quinn Allman
Quinn Allman (born January 18, 1982) is an American musician and producer, best known as the founding member, guitarist and backing vocalist in the rock band the Used.
Biography
Allman grew up in Springville, Utah, and later moved to Pleasan ...
– guitar, additional vocals
*
Jeph Howard – bass guitar, additional vocals
*
Dan Whitesides – drums, additional vocals
Additional performers
*Ryan Muirhead – gang vocals on "Iddy Biddy"
References
External links
''The Ocean of the Sky''at
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(streamed copy where licensed)
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2013 EPs
The Used albums