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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2025 · 36 MIN

Bert McCracken from The Used

from Take 5 · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Bert McCracken from The Used shares 5 songs that 'got him through'.The frontman and founding member of The Used found his tribe through music, and he’s gathered a huge community of fans over the last 25 years.It's the occasion of that quarter century that’s taking them around the world, to play out their first three albums in full night after night.It’s why I invited Bert to Take 5. His music has helped so many people overcome the hardest of times, you can see people’s faces and memories as they sing back the classics to their favourite band… and I wanted to know about the songs that got him through. From the godfathers of emo, to vampire punk, to synth pop, this is a beautiful window into a big-hearted Bert.Sunny Day Real Estate - 'How It Feels To Be Something On'Nirvana - 'Molly’s Lips'Ink & Dagger - 'Philapsychosis'Elliott Smith - 'Angeles'Robyn - 'Call Your Girlfriend'Bert McCracken's Take 5 song choices:Sunny Day Real Estate - 'How It Feels To Be Something On'Nirvana - 'Molly’s Lips'Ink & Dagger - 'Philapsychosis'Elliott Smith - 'Angeles'Robyn - 'Call Your Girlfriend'01:33 Bert McCracken's Musical Journey02:08 Life in Australia and Citizenship04:03 SONG 1: Sunny Day Real Estate 'How It Feels To Be Something On'09:52 SONG 2: Nirvana 'Molly’s Lips' 11:47 Impact of Kurt Cobain and Growing Up Mormon15:49 Band Beginnings and Personal Struggles16:58 The Brotherhood with Jeff19:02 SONG 3: Ink & Dagger - 'Philapsychosis'22:04 Memories of Ozzy Osbourne24:01 Connecting with Fans Through Music26:53 SONG 4: Elliott Smith - 'Angeles'30:04 Performing Nostalgic Songs32:57 SONG 5: Robyn - 'Call Your Girlfriend'34:02 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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