| "Used for Glue" | ||||
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| Single by Rival Schools | ||||
| from the album United by Fate | ||||
| B-side | "The Sweet" | |||
| Released | March 18, 2002 [1] | |||
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| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
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| Producer(s) | Luke Ebbin | |||
| Rival Schools singles chronology | ||||
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"Used for Glue" is a song by American post-hardcore band Rival Schools. The song was released as the first single from the band's debut album United by Fate . The song peaked at no. 42 on the UK Singles Chart in late March 2002. [2]
A music video was released for the song and shows the band performing the song at a house party. The main narrative of the video focuses on two party goers who become romantically interested in one another. [3]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Used for Glue" | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Bells" | 2:42 |
| 3. | "On Vacation" | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Grunge Model" | 3:24 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Used for Glue" | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Bells" | 2:42 |
| 3. | "On Vacation" | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Used for Glue" (Music Video) | 3:25 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Used for Glue" | 3:18 |
| 2. | "The Sweet" | 3:37 |
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart [4] | 42 |
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