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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Early Influence From The Used
- JT Tollas describes discovering The Used alongside My Chemical Romance as a teen and how Bert's vocal pain hooked him instantly.
- He credits that early exposure and neighborhood friend Matt Bell for steering Famous Last Words' theatrical sound.
Hating Your Biggest Hook
- JT recalls hating a catchy chorus they wrote spontaneously in-studio, calling it a 'la da da' song.
- The song became one of their biggest hits, which JT finds maddening but validating of audience taste.
Connecting Concept Worlds
- JT explains The Show Must Go On Part 3 ties several Famous Last Words concept albums together through an afterworld setting.
- He frames the choice-driven climax as a moral payoff linking earlier records' characters and places.