The Ocean of the Sky

2013 EP by The Used

The Ocean of The Sky

EP by

The Used

Released| July 9, 2013
Genre|

* Post-hardcore
* alternative rock

Length| 40:29
Label|

* Anger
* Hopeless

The Used chronology
| Vulnerable
(2012)  | The Ocean of The Sky
(2013)  | Imaginary Enemy
(2014)

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
Dead Press!| [1]

The Ocean of the Sky is an EP by American rock band the Used, released on July 9, 2013.[2] It is available as a digital download and in compact disc format. A vinyl format was released in September 2013. It peaked at No. 20 on the alternative chart[3] and No. 108 on the Billboard 200 chart.[4]

## Release[edit]

In July, the group played two weeks on the Warped Tour.[5] Around this, the band surprise released The Ocean of the Sky EP on July digitally with physical copies available on the Warped Tour.[6] The following day, a music video was released for "Iddy Biddy".[7] On August 15, the band released a documentary on the making of the EP.[8] On September 19, music videos were released for "Quixotica", "Thought Criminal" and "The Ocean of the Sky".[9] Following this, the group went on a west coast US tour with support from William Control in October.[10] The band then performed as part of Warped Tour Australia in November and December.[11]

## Track listing[edit]

No.| Title| Length

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1.| "Iddy Biddy"| 3:21
2.| "Quixotica"| 3:37
3.| "Thought Criminal"| 4:46
4.| "The Ocean of the Sky"| 8:15
5.| "Tethys"| 20:28
Total length:| 40:29

## Live debut of the songs[edit]

Song  | Venue  | Date  | Tour  | Source

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"Iddy Biddy"  | The Flats at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto, Canada  | July 5, 2013  | Vans Warped Tour 2013  | [12]
"The Ocean of the Sky"  | Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, Oregon, U.S.  | January 26, 2020  | North America Tour 2020  | [13]

## Personnel[edit]

### Band[edit]

* Bert McCracken – lead vocals, keyboards
* Quinn Allman – guitar, additional vocals
* Jeph Howard – bass guitar, additional vocals
* Dan Whitesides – drums, additional vocals

Additional performers

* Ryan Muirhead – gang vocals on "Iddy Biddy"

## References[edit]

1. ^ Cole, Shaun (July 9, 2013). "EP: The Used – The Ocean Of The Sky". Dead Press!. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
2. ^ "The Used: The Ocean Of The Sky - Music on Google Play". Retrieved January 11, 2014.
3. ^ "The Used - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
4. ^ "The Used - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
5. ^ Whitt, Cassie (March 8, 2013). "The Used, Emily's Army, Citizen, more announced for Warped Tour 2013". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
6. ^ Whitt, Cassie (July 9, 2013). "The Used release new EP, 'The Ocean Of The Sky'". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
7. ^ Mendyuk, Bridjet (July 10, 2013). "The Used release music video for "Iddy Biddy"". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
8. ^ Mendyuk, Bridjet (August 15, 2013). "The Used release the making of The Ocean Of The Sky film". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
9. ^ * For "Quixotic":Redrup, Zach (September 19, 2013). "VIDEO: The Used – Quixotica". Dead Press!. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
* For "Thought Criminal": Redrup, Zach (September 19, 2013). "VIDEO: The Used – Thought Criminal". Dead Press!. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
* For "The Ocean of the Sky": Redrup, Zach (September 19, 2013). "VIDEO: The Used – The Ocean Of The Sky". Dead Press!. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
10. ^ Whitt, Cassie (September 4, 2013). "The Used announce October tour with William Control". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
11. ^ Mann, Tom (July 11, 2013). "Man Overboard Heart Attack Headline Tour". FasterLouder. Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
12. ^ "The Used Setlist at The Flats at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON, Canada". setlist.fm. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
13. ^ "The Used Setlist at Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR, USA". setlist.fm. Retrieved April 16, 2020.

## External links[edit]

* The Ocean of the Sky at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)

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The Used

* Bert McCracken
* Jeph Howard
* Dan Whitesides
* Joey Bradford

* Justin Shekoski
* Quinn Allman
* Branden Steineckert

Studio albums|

* The Used
* In Love and Death
* Lies for the Liars
* Artwork
* Vulnerable
* Imaginary Enemy
* The Canyon
* Heartwork
* Toxic Positivity

Live albums|

* Berth
* Live & Acoustic at the Palace

Compilation albums|

* Maybe Memories

EPs|

* The Ocean of the Sky

Singles|

* "The Taste of Ink"
* "Buried Myself Alive"
* "Blue and Yellow"
* "Take It Away"
* "All That I've Got"
* "I Caught Fire"
* "The Bird and the Worm"
* "Pretty Handsome Awkward"
* "Blood on My Hands"
* "I Come Alive"
* "Cry"

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