page_title: The Used
section_title: The Ocean of the Sky and Imaginary Enemy (2013–2015)
hierarchical_section_title: The Used / History / The Ocean of the Sky and Imaginary Enemy (2013–2015)
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context_page_description: 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.
  The group signed to Reprise Records and rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their self-titled debut album. 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. Shallow Believer, an EP that featured most of the band's B-sides, was released in February 2008. Their fourth studio album, Artwork, was released in August 2009. A fifth album, Vulnerable, was released in March 2012 through the independent label Hopeless Records. In 2013 they released another EP: The Ocean of the Sky. Their sixth album, Imaginary Enemy, released in April 2014. Their seventh studio album, The Canyon, was released October 27, 2017. Their eighth studio album, Heartwork, was released on April 24, 2020.
  They have enjoyed much success with their albums achieving gold and platinum statuses in many countries worldwide.
context_section_description: Sub City (Hopeless Records' non-profit 501(c) organization) announced on November 9, 2012 that they, with support from We Came As Romans, Crown the Empire, and Mindflow, would headline the annual nationwide charity tour will circle the US through February, showcasing some of the best bands in music today while raising funds and awareness for It Gets Better Project and the concept that we can all help play a part in making a positive impact. The band's fifth studio album was re-issued as a two-disc set titled Vulnerable (II) on January 22, 2013. On March 11, 2013, the band released a music video for the single "Hands and Faces".
  In June 2013 they announced, The Ocean of the Sky, and the EP was released the following month.
  In mid-January 2014, the band revealed their sixth studio album, Imaginary Enemy. It was released on April 1, 2014 through their label GAS Union. The album was greatly influenced by McCracken's daughter.
  In early February 2015, it was announced that guitarist Quinn Allman parted ways with the band for a one-year hiatus. Saosin's guitarist Justin Shekoski became his replacement as touring member for subsequent tours from February 2015. They toured the United Kingdom in February 2015 with support from the Landscapes. On November 19, 2015, they announced that Allman amicably parted ways with the band permanently and then touring member Shekoski was welcomed as his permanent replacement. However, Allman later revealed that he had intended to return to the band for the anniversary tour, and his departure was a one-sided decision by the band which he became aware of via the band's Facebook announcement.
caption: Justin Shekoski and Bert McCracken performing in 2015.
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