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Bert McCraken opens up about 'Heartwork': "I've always felt like the same hardcore kid I was when I was 15"

The Used have announced details of their ninth studio album ‘Toxic Positivity’ and shared new single ‘People Are Vomit’ – check it out below.‘Toxic Positivity’ is the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Heartwork’  and will feature The Used’s 2022 single ‘Fuck You’ alongside the recently released ‘People Are Vomit’.That fiery new The Used track sees vocalist Bert McCraken screaming “This future’s fucked before it got started…This world’s disgusting, people are vomit.”Speaking about the track, McCracken said: “We think this song is fun and cute. We hope you love it too.”Sharing the song on social media, The Used also quoted Oscar Wilde: “The truth is rarely pure and never simple,” they wrote.‘Toxic Positivity’ is due for release May 19, 2023 via Hassle Records/Big Noise – pre order it here.Speaking about the anger and frustration that The Used were singing about on ‘Heartwork’, McCraken told NME: “That’s the perfect place for rock music to live.