Used For Glue
Rival Schools
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Days of the conflicts you've been in Traces of conscience you don't want to hear You hear it now You listen, hear a sound You missed it Taken by conscience or taken by guilt You live in the problems you decided to build You hear it now You listen and hear a sound that can't be still The blame is found, you got it Rode when she was new You're used for glue Yeah Dazed for time you were into Praise from the crowd that you wanted to fool You call them now, they're waiting To hear a sound that can't be still The blame is found, you got it Rode when she was new but wasn't told when she was through Yeah Listen to a sound that can't be still The blame is found, you got it Rode when she was new but wasn't told when she was through Yeah
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Written by: WALTER ARTHUR SCHREIFELS
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20 facts about this song
Origin"Used for Glue" is a song by Rival Schools, a post-hardcore band from New York City. The band's members come from a rich punk and hardcore background, having previously played with influential bands like Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand, and Youth of Today.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 2001 as a part of the band's debut album, "United by Fate".
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CompositionIt is often noted for its energetic rhythm and heavy guitar riff, balancing melodic sensibility with harder punk roots. This exemplifies Rival Schools' general style which is a blend of alternative rock, post-hardcore, and indie rock.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Used for Glue" was directed by Josh Taft, who has also directed videos for prominent bands such as Stone Temple Pilots and Pearl Jam.
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Chart Performance"Used for Glue" was Rival Schools' most commercially successful single. It reached No. 31 on the UK Singles Chart, making a notable impact on the alternative rock scene.
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Cultural ImpactThis song has been credited with sparking a resurgence in post-hardcore and independent rock music during the turn of the 21st century.
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ReunionTe band reformed in 2008 and started performing "Used for Glue" again at their reunion shows.
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Video Game Appearance"Used for Glue" was featured on the soundtrack of the 2001 skateboarding video game, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, which helped the song gain an even larger audience.
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AcclaimNME magazine named "Used for Glue" as one of the top 100 singles of 2001.
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LegacyDespite the band's hiatus and sporadic activity, "Used for Glue" continues to be a fan favorite and is remembered as one of the key tracks from the early 2000s post-hardcore scene.
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Band FormationThe song "Used For Glue" is by "Rival Schools," a Post-Hardcore band consisting of members from influential 80s and 90s punk bands such as "Quicksand," "Youth of Today," and "CIV."
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AlbumThe song is part of their debut studio album, "United by Fate," which was released in August 2001 by Island Records.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Used for Glue" made heavy rotation on MTV2 upon release and featured the band members playing in what appears to be a mirror-filled room.
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LyricsLike many of Rival Schools’ songs, "Used For Glue" is known for its introspective lyrics, where lead vocalist Walter Schreifels addresses feelings of isolation and disconnection.
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GenreThe song falls under the post-hardcore genre, blending elements of heavy punk with softer, melodic rock.
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Album ReceptionThe album "United by Fate," including the song "Used for Glue," was well-received critically. It reiterated the band members' veteran status in the punk scene, and many praised the album for its melodic take on the post-hardcore style.
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Band BreakupRival Schools disbanded not long after the release of the album which features "Used for Glue." The breakup occurred in 2003, just two years after the album’s release.
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Reformation of the BandDespite the band’s early breakup, Rival Schools reformed in 2008 and has been sporadically active since, yet "Used for Glue" still remains one of their most popular songs.
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Cover VersionsThe song "Used for Glue" has been covered by several bands throughout the years, reinforcing its enduring influence in the alternative music world.
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Popularity"Used For Glue" is one of Rival Schools’ most well-known and beloved songs, and continues to be featured in their live sets. The song helped catapult the band into the mainstream, especially within the punk and alternative rock scene.
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