track that "sums up everything about the Used." "Empty with You" is about being okay with feeling lonely, provided there is someone you can share the loneliness with. "Meant to Die" is loosely based on the death of Ledger and not being able to say "sorry," or "I never meant to die" after an accidental death. This album features Bert McCracken's brother Joseph McCracken singing at two songs. Release On March 30, 2009, Artwork was announced for release in June. In March and April, the band performed a handful of shows in the US with the Bled. The band appeared at The Bamboozle festival in early May. At shows prior to the release of Artwork, the Used performed the new track "Blood on My Hands". This song was the first single from the album, and was released on June 30 as a vinyl picture disc and digital download. From July until the album's release, guitar tabs were released for the songs on their official website on a weekly basis. "Blood on My Hands" was released on radio on July 14. In August, the group appeared at the Sonisphere Festival. "Born to Quit" was released as a single on August 11. After being planned for release in spring, and having an initial release date of September, Artwork was eventually released on August 31 through major label Reprise Records. A special edition CD+DVD package was released, featuring an expanded booklet and a DVD with behind the scenes materials. The CD featured an outtake "In a Needle" and an alternative mix of "On the Cross" as bonus tracks. Following the album's release, the group went on a UK tour in September. In October and November, the group went on a headlining US tour with support from the Almost and Drive A. Every person that purchased their tickets online were sent the demo "Something Safe" and an uncensored music video for "Blood on My Hands". On December 11, a music video premiered for "Empty with You" through Tunelab's website. "Born to Quit" was released to radio on December 15. Reception The album opened at #10 on the Billboard 200 with 35,000 copies sold. Artwork received mostly mixed reviews from music critics. Metacritic has given the album a score of 56 out of 100 based on 8 reviews. On Sputnikmusic, it received a score of 3.3 out of 5 based on all reviews, indicating "great".