As the lights dimmed and a montage of clips played across the screen chronicling the band from raw newcomers to emo legends. The anticipation in the crowd became electric. When the curtain finally dropped and the opening riff of “The Ripper” tore through the venue, the audience erupted, instantly transported back to 2007. Fans screamed every word, swept up in a wave of nostalgia as The Used ripped through beloved tracks like “Pretty Handsome Awkward,” “The Bird and the Worm,” and “Liar Liar (Burn in Hell),” defining the fans’ teen years and early adulthood. Midway through the set, the band brought a group of young fans onstage for a spontaneous dance party during “With Me Tonight,” which was a moment that showcased the legacy of early 2000s emo for a new generation. They closed the night with a powerful performance of “Smother Me,” skipping the encore or other hits entirely as if to say this album stands on its own, needing nothing more.