Vulnerable (The Used album)

In late April 2010, the group cancelled all upcoming shows in Europe and Russia, citing circumstances rising from a split with their management team. In addition, they mentioned they had started writing for their next album.^[13]

Lead singer Bert McCracken said of the album: "This record's really about becoming more than just who you are, and allowing yourself that vulnerability to be a more powerful person. It's a lot more positive than a lot of records we’ve written in the past. I think everyone could use some positivity nowadays."^[14]

McCracken also said about the music: "There's a lot of hip-hop influence, beats and drum and bass kind of stuff, but it's also still a Used record, by all means. Just like any other Used record, it's a horse of many colors: There are a lot of soft and heavy sounds, there are a lot of brutal, sharp, bright sounds, and the tempos are anywhere from ultra-slow to super fast and heavy. There are a lot of different conceptual feelings on the record."^[14]

"I Come Alive" was made available for streaming on January 5, 2012^[15] through KROQ-FM,^[16] before being released as a single on January 10.^[17] The album's track listing was revealed on January 19.^[18] The following day, a lyric video was released for "I Come Alive".^[19] "I Come Alive" was released to alternative radio stations on February 14.^[20] "Hands and Faces" was released as a single on February 21.^[21] The group appeared at the Alternative Press' South by Southwest showcase on March 17^[22] performing an acoustic set.^[23] In the days leading up to the release of the album, the band streamed several tracks through a variety of music websites: "Shine" (through Alternative Press)^[24] and "Put Me Out" (through Hurley International) on March 20,^[25] "Moving On" (through Revolver)^[26] and "Hurt No One" (through Noisecreep) on March 22,^[27] and "Getting Over You" and "This Fire" on March 23.^[28] Vulnerable was released on March 26 as joint release between Anger Music Group and Hopeless Records.^[24] On the same day, the group made an outtake "Machine" available for streaming.^[29]

On April 6, a music video was released for "I Come Alive".^[30] It was followed by streams of acoustic renditions of "I Come Alive" and "Put Me Out" on April 12.^[31] In April, the group embarked on a UK tour^[32] with support from Marmozets.^[33] In May and June, the group went on a headlining US tour, before appearing on the Warped Tour in June and July.^[34] On July 18, a lyric video was released for "Put Me Out".^[35] The track was released to alternative radio stations on August 14.^[36] The band released a music video for "Put Me Out" on September 17,^[37] before embarking on a headlining west coast US tour with support from Twin Atlantic and Stars in Stereo.^[38] In November, the band headlined Warped Tour UK^[39] before supporting Evanescence on their UK arena tour.^[40] On January 21, 2013, a deluxe edition was released featuring an extra disc of recordings and new artwork.^[41] Between January and March, the group headlined the Take Action Tour.^[42] On March 8, the band released a music video for "Hands and Faces".^[43] In May, the band co-headlined the AP Tour in Japan with Silverstein and Crossfaith.^[44]