Discog. Discourse The Used
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Oct 29, 2025 
JT Tollas, the dynamic vocalist of Famous Last Words and solo project PostScript, dives deep into The Used's discography. He discusses the evolution of emo music and its impact, sharing his thoughts on the lore behind his own band's narrative-driven records. JT critiques standout albums, labeling The Canyon as his least favorite while praising the raw energy of the self-titled debut. Along the way, he reflects on songwriting regrets and the delicate balance of narrative in music, all while raking each album from worst to best!
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Lyrics Drive Fan Connection
- JT criticizes MEDS for weak, uninspired lyrics despite decent instrumentation.
- He highlights a lyrical collapse on recent records as a key reason they landed low in his ranking.
When Albums Aim For Viral Appeal
- Nathan argues MEDS sounds like 'alternative culture bait' tailored for TikTok-style misfit anthems.
- He says the album's packaging (titles, artwork, song names) telegraphs its shallow, attention-seeking intent.
Too Many B-Sides Equals Weak Albums
- JT calls Toxic Positivity a B-sides collection and labels much of it c-side quality that shouldn't have been released.
- He views both Toxic Positivity and MEDS as symptomatic of lowered songwriting standards.