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  1. Aug 11, 2022
    8
    Buen album pero es muy infravalorado y odiado por que no tiene una tematica emo
  2. Jun 25, 2022
    9
    although it may not be as iconic as it's predecessors this album is my favourite mcr album songs like na na na and party poison are amazing pop punk tracks. The only reason I deduct a point is because the black parade is just better at getting it's message across though this album is still the best mcr album in my opinion.
  3. Jan 4, 2022
    0
    Actual garbage, I have relistened to this many times and I can never bring myself to find a single reedemeable aspect to it. I like nothing at all about this. Its not only its annoying songs, but its just that the rest just sounds like compiled garbage that they decided to make and add to album, I seriously cannot find anything enjoyable at all
  4. May 5, 2021
    8
    Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys by My Chemical Romance: 7.23

    Look Alive, Sunshine: 1 Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na): 1 :) Bulletproof Heart: 1 :) SING: 1 :) Planetary (GO!): 1 The Only Hope for Me Is You: 1 :) Jet-Star and the Kobra Kid / Traffic Report: 0.5 Party Poison: 0.75 Save Yourself, I’ll Hold Them Back: 0.75 S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W: 1
    Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys by My Chemical Romance: 7.23

    Look Alive, Sunshine: 1
    Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na): 1 :)
    Bulletproof Heart: 1 :)
    SING: 1 :)
    Planetary (GO!): 1
    The Only Hope for Me Is You: 1 :)
    Jet-Star and the Kobra Kid / Traffic Report: 0.5
    Party Poison: 0.75
    Save Yourself, I’ll Hold Them Back: 0.75
    S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W: 1
    Summertime: 1 :)
    DESTROYA: 1 :)
    The Kids from Yesterday: 1 :)
    Goodnite, Mr. Death: 0.25
    Vampire Money: 0.5

    12.75/15 ~ .850 -> 7.23

    From what I have heard so far about other fans of My Chemical Romance is that The Black Parade is by far their best album and most other things the band has produced are either too dark or just plain weird. However, after listening to Danger Days, I delightfully found them to be proven wrong. I really liked their new sound, being more poppy than they have been in the past. Plus, the synths that the band used were rather nice when they weren’t intrusive or too loud. The album was also much less dark than it had been in the past, which contributed to it being more fun to listen to. Danger Days still had the DNA of MCR present, it just didn’t take it to 11 as we have seen in its previous releases. Another fun thing about it was that it was narrated by death. At first, this worked really well, but over time it began to feel a little unnecessary. Without it, the album would have gotten an even higher score. Thanks to the character limit, I am unable to provide my complete song-by-song commentary. Besides the exception of a few outliers, I had a wonderful time listening to MCR’s fourth. The music was a lot easier to listen to than in other releases and I thought it was great how the band took some significant risks, such as adding electronic synths and a narrator to the album. While these didn’t always pay off, I appreciated that the band decided to do this. Fans of MCR’s music will definitely like this album, as well as lovers of rock, especially Green Day/old Fall Out Boy. I’m really bummed that the band broke up, as they have produced some really great stuff. I’m glad they released some singles, and as they have the same title, I will be reviewing that too in the future. As for Danger Days, it is definitely up there with The Black Parade and I will definitely be listening to many songs from it again. Highlights: Look Alive, Sunshine; Na Na Na; Bulletproof Heart; SING; Planetary; The Only Hope for Me Is You; S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W; Summertime; DESTROYA; and The Kids from Yesterday.
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  5. Apr 27, 2020
    10
    This album proves all the people that said that my Chemical Romance are nothing but another "emo" band, fairly it's not their best album
    But it's surely one of my all time favorite
  6. Apr 25, 2018
    7
    Has some highlights like the first 3 full-length tracks which are genuinely great but after that it goes downhill a little. Some lowpoints include Planetary (GO!) and Party Poison as well as the pointless "Dr. Death" tracks which contribute nothing. There are still some pretty good stuff after the first 3 full-length songs like Save Yourself, I'll Hold Them Back.
  7. Nov 30, 2017
    10
    While definitely not MCR's best album, "Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys" still gets a resounding 10/10. I don't have one complaint about this album other than I wish it wasn't their last. I wish they hadn't broken up, they're just too good. This album sends them out on a super high note and just makes me want more. While not their best, still absolutely amazing. A+
  8. Apr 16, 2013
    10
    What turned out to be the final album released by MCR happens to be their finest. This time instead of "emo" and death this is a power pop record that actually works considering who made it. The narrative is, as always, ridiculous; but what do you expect from a man who writes comic books when not writing music? Either way the story works for most of the album, but the songs also work asWhat turned out to be the final album released by MCR happens to be their finest. This time instead of "emo" and death this is a power pop record that actually works considering who made it. The narrative is, as always, ridiculous; but what do you expect from a man who writes comic books when not writing music? Either way the story works for most of the album, but the songs also work as individual pieces and once again the instrumentation is brilliant and the use of synthesisers creates a few lively party songs (see Planetary (GO!)) and actually makes the album impressive. This is a perfect record, although some would claim The Black Parade to be superior on many levels, this is MCR's greatest achievement in their career. Expand
  9. Mar 15, 2013
    9
    Not surprisingly, MCR change their style in every new job, because obviously no exception.
    Perhaps for many, especially the fans, not like this new work,
    because they are not at all similar to comparison of The Black Parade, taking ortho ground in the sound, with less hard and more electronic. This may disappoint many MCR fans because we've never seen that style, if there are songs that
    Not surprisingly, MCR change their style in every new job, because obviously no exception.
    Perhaps for many, especially the fans, not like this new work,
    because they are not at all similar to comparison of The Black Parade, taking ortho ground in the sound, with less hard and more electronic.
    This may disappoint many MCR fans because we've never seen that style, if there are songs that still has the hard sound that characterizes them, but as I said, went to a new realm of sound.
    There is nothing wrong and is more than good, does not disappoint us but we must admit that we prefer hard and emotional style they have always had and hope that in future work to impress us again with better thematic and emotion in the sound.
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  10. Jan 24, 2013
    6
    Is this the honest direction which My Chemical Romance want to end up taking? My Chemical Romance released Danger Days a while after spending much time recording previous songs which never were released to the public until now...approx two or three years after Danger Days was released. Gerard Way has seem to always been the main focus of My Chemical Romance, though now it seems as if heIs this the honest direction which My Chemical Romance want to end up taking? My Chemical Romance released Danger Days a while after spending much time recording previous songs which never were released to the public until now...approx two or three years after Danger Days was released. Gerard Way has seem to always been the main focus of My Chemical Romance, though now it seems as if he has complete control of everything--to the point where My Chemical Romance isn't even My Chemical Romance anymore. The album is a complete mess of songs which feel as if they don't belong, and they don't as they were never recorded for this album, they were recorded previously during the days when Bob Bryar was involved with the band. Every album recorded and released by My Chemical Romance previously all sounded completely different, though they all had the same feel to them--making them work well together. Danger Days completely throws this out and makes no connection towards the other records. If this album happened to have been released as one of the original three, it would have screwed My Chemical Romance over. It seems to be the fact that it took them four years to get a new album out, that the younger fans are willing to love what was released no matter how good or bad it ended up being. This is an album for either the new My Chemical Romance fans, or those who have never taken an interest in My Chemical Romance. Expand
  11. Jan 5, 2013
    8
    Changing your sound is a brave move and it doesn't often come off very well, but this isn't always the case with Danger Days, which provides highs that reach MCR's peaks and lows that define their lows. The sound change followed directly from the mega-hit 'The Black Parade' which is one of the bravest changes in history, meaning the band was putting a lot on the line, but with 2/3s of theChanging your sound is a brave move and it doesn't often come off very well, but this isn't always the case with Danger Days, which provides highs that reach MCR's peaks and lows that define their lows. The sound change followed directly from the mega-hit 'The Black Parade' which is one of the bravest changes in history, meaning the band was putting a lot on the line, but with 2/3s of the album being very good and worth listening to and the other 1/3 being filler, although it is hit and miss, it is still definitely an album that is worth a listen. Expand
  12. Mar 29, 2012
    10
    es increible este album es increible la diversidad y la gran variedad de sonidos de esta banda en the three su primer album vimos un ritmo emo un poco punk osea y opera yo lo llame revolucion rock opera emo/punk el el segundo album the black parade allamos un poco de opera otro poco under y punk increible con hardcore y speedrock y heavymetal y en este vemso un ritmo totalmente nuevo yes increible este album es increible la diversidad y la gran variedad de sonidos de esta banda en the three su primer album vimos un ritmo emo un poco punk osea y opera yo lo llame revolucion rock opera emo/punk el el segundo album the black parade allamos un poco de opera otro poco under y punk increible con hardcore y speedrock y heavymetal y en este vemso un ritmo totalmente nuevo y evolucionado un poco de rock and roll baby con eletronica y punk increible Expand
  13. Mar 7, 2012
    9
    Amazing album I love the prog feel, it kind of feels like the asension from a dark void into a colorful new world, thought its more electronic it still has the same punk rock sound found in 3 cheers and TBP. I specially likes "S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W, The kids from Yesterday, Sing, Planterery, NaNaNa, and Party Poison. It's not just an album its a story told in every song, MCR fights te evilAmazing album I love the prog feel, it kind of feels like the asension from a dark void into a colorful new world, thought its more electronic it still has the same punk rock sound found in 3 cheers and TBP. I specially likes "S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W, The kids from Yesterday, Sing, Planterery, NaNaNa, and Party Poison. It's not just an album its a story told in every song, MCR fights te evil Draculoids and Dr. Death Defying to save the rocket kids, you really get wrapped into it. Expand
  14. Feb 17, 2012
    10
    I love this album since i bought it the day that it came out. It's great.When you listen to it it's like your entering the world of the Fabulous killjoys.MCR are great artists.They alter their image and advance their sound with every album,which is what great bands and artists do. They have no limits they do what their hearts say. This album especially Na Na Na sounds like a kick ass highI love this album since i bought it the day that it came out. It's great.When you listen to it it's like your entering the world of the Fabulous killjoys.MCR are great artists.They alter their image and advance their sound with every album,which is what great bands and artists do. They have no limits they do what their hearts say. This album especially Na Na Na sounds like a kick ass high voltage saturday morning cartoon. It's fun rock and roll music in a fast car haling ass through the desert. Each song is great,I can't even name my favorite.I would say my least favorite are the only hope for me is you and Planetary,then I listen to those realize those are amazing songs.This is a very underrated album,which deserves much better.MCR is also incredible yet underrated for how talented they truly are. Expand
  15. Jan 25, 2012
    10
    Great album that is undermined by emo a-holes who to begin with are stupid for even calling them emo, this change from dark and colorless themes found in 3 cheers for sweet revenge and The Black Parade have been replaced with a more colorful and progressive rock theme that seems to resemble the music of Bon Jovi, MCR has succesfully made the transition.
  16. Dec 16, 2011
    0
    I absolutely cannot stand this album. I feeling like bawling my eyes out when I listen to it. I have been trying to accept it but My Chemical Romance is just trying too hard to become mainstream, unoriginal, and more pop than anything else. I have loved this band since I heard of them, at about age 9. They're cemented into my life. This album should be cemented into the ground. I'm disgusted.
  17. Nov 18, 2011
    9
    Danger Days. A departure, to be sure, from previous MCR albums, but a successful one. The first four songs on the album (Na Na Na, Bulletproof Heart, Sing and PLANETARY) are blazing with attitude and a punk-style outlook which is refreshing, both in light of modern-day consumer Techno-pop and the darkness of their previous releases. The pace drops slightly after this, but hits back withDanger Days. A departure, to be sure, from previous MCR albums, but a successful one. The first four songs on the album (Na Na Na, Bulletproof Heart, Sing and PLANETARY) are blazing with attitude and a punk-style outlook which is refreshing, both in light of modern-day consumer Techno-pop and the darkness of their previous releases. The pace drops slightly after this, but hits back with the rousing Party Poison. The finish is a slight anticlimax, but only because of the high standard of the album's beginning.

    The album's concept is original and brilliantly executed (the videos for Na Na Na and Sing are especially good in this regard - I suggest you give them a watch). Overall, Danger Days will appeal to a far wider spectrum of fans than any MCR album before, and is definitely worth a listen. For those fans of their previous efforts, do not despair - so am I, but this is even better!
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  18. Nov 3, 2011
    6
    This album is a stray away from the original MCR feel, it's a lot more 'popy' then previous albums so long time MCR fans may be disappointed, But still a fun exiting album.
  19. Sep 29, 2011
    8
    It was really good, especially the first half of the album. There was a couple of songs that didn't really fit the album, though (Summertime + Save yourself I'll hold them back). I particularly enjoyed the songs Bulletproof Heart, Planetary (GO!) and The Kids From Yesterday.
  20. Aug 25, 2011
    8
    A huge step foward for MCR. As someone who previously labelled this band as "emo," and refused to give them the time of day, I am now reluctantly eating my **** words. This is simply a brilliant straight up Punk album. The guitars, in particular, are sublime and Gerard Way's vocals sound revitalised and better than they've ever been. The concept isn't really there but that doesen't hinderA huge step foward for MCR. As someone who previously labelled this band as "emo," and refused to give them the time of day, I am now reluctantly eating my **** words. This is simply a brilliant straight up Punk album. The guitars, in particular, are sublime and Gerard Way's vocals sound revitalised and better than they've ever been. The concept isn't really there but that doesen't hinder Danger Days which is all about the punchy rock anthems, the arena-worthy choruses and the way they pummel through every single song with unyielding confidence and Green Day-esque brilliance. This is a band storming their way out of obscurity and mediocrity with dazzling ferociousness and without fuss. "Scarecrow" is a must-listen. Keep it up lads... Expand
  21. Aug 23, 2011
    10
    There can only be one greatest album of all time and that is danger days. My chemical romance is making a great set of songs that should all be number 1 on the hot 100 with standouts kids from yesterday and planetary go that will make you want to dance. This is a true masterpiece that will be I will view as the best album of my life unless my chemical romance can hopefully top it again IThere can only be one greatest album of all time and that is danger days. My chemical romance is making a great set of songs that should all be number 1 on the hot 100 with standouts kids from yesterday and planetary go that will make you want to dance. This is a true masterpiece that will be I will view as the best album of my life unless my chemical romance can hopefully top it again I give my chemical romance there 4th 10 out 10 Expand
  22. Jun 28, 2011
    8
    I was never a fan on the band's earlier material. In fact, I still dislike the first few albums. But this album proved to be a surprise. It's fun all the way through in a silly kind of way and deffinatly memorable.
  23. May 24, 2011
    6
    This is rock and roll. This is the way forwards for rock music. But this, sadly, is not the MCR fans will have been expecting. It pumps out some great ballads, and has an incredible perception and storyline, but ultimately leaves you thinking what just happened. A great experiment, hampered by the band killing some of it's own appeal in the process.
  24. May 17, 2011
    10
    I picked up Danger Days on a complete whim after not listening to MCR in 4+ years. I started at the beginning and listened in chronological order (be sure you listen to it in order) and was blown away, not to mention caught off guard by, the totally funky "non-emo" borderline techno roller-disco dance stuff that I've been listening to it non-stop ever since!! I adore the narration andI picked up Danger Days on a complete whim after not listening to MCR in 4+ years. I started at the beginning and listened in chronological order (be sure you listen to it in order) and was blown away, not to mention caught off guard by, the totally funky "non-emo" borderline techno roller-disco dance stuff that I've been listening to it non-stop ever since!! I adore the narration and had no trouble "falling in" to the post apocalyptic world MCR are showing us. I'll be honest, I've never had more FUN listening to music!

    I would call Danger Days ALMOST a complete departure from the old stuff but this totally fun and totally charged album does everything right in a totally new direction, yet Gerard's familiar emotion-packed noises and yells are ever-present if that's what blows your hair back. If you're one of the people who couldn't (or never tried to) handle the old stuff, FORGET everything you think you know about MCR, pick up Danger Days and let your mind be blown.

    "Shut up and let me see your jazz hands!"
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  25. May 4, 2011
    0
    I like the music.. but the voice is just unbearable. Sorry, MCR. I will never be your fan. No matter how these pseudo "artistic" clips are, I just do not take it. Why should be a music album be designed like a comic book? OK, OK, Gerard Way draws comics. But there is one big BUT. It just does not belong together. It is a funny concept, but nothing more. And once again about the voice - II like the music.. but the voice is just unbearable. Sorry, MCR. I will never be your fan. No matter how these pseudo "artistic" clips are, I just do not take it. Why should be a music album be designed like a comic book? OK, OK, Gerard Way draws comics. But there is one big BUT. It just does not belong together. It is a funny concept, but nothing more. And once again about the voice - I dislike it. It is clean, but harsh. Not very pleasant to hear. It is in a frequency that tears my ears. I am sorry for giving 1 point, but I have to. Expand
  26. Mar 29, 2011
    9
    The only thing that could lead the rocker's mind away from enjoying this album is if it's strictly compared to My Chemical Romance's earlier albums. Danger Days has a mind of it's own. It's a new, modern sound that's influences come from many different ages of music. It's impressive when a band takes on a new style and it works. The album goes from old school rock sounds to 30 Seconds toThe only thing that could lead the rocker's mind away from enjoying this album is if it's strictly compared to My Chemical Romance's earlier albums. Danger Days has a mind of it's own. It's a new, modern sound that's influences come from many different ages of music. It's impressive when a band takes on a new style and it works. The album goes from old school rock sounds to 30 Seconds to Mars-esque spacey songs. The theme of the album captures a fun, fast paced kinda mood and the difference between Danger Days and the old albums is that it actually puts you in a good mood rather than bringing you down. Teen angst days are over, there is a higher demand in good music now a day and Danger Days definitely meets the standards of modern punk-rock. Expand
  27. Mar 15, 2011
    1
    Album is awful. It's easy to hear which songs were outtakes from 3 Cheers, and which ones were outtakes from Black Parade. While some of the songs are alright, none of them stand up to repeated listen, and the CD is essentially a mashup of unreleased material from two earlier (and very different) albums. There's a reason this stuff didn't make the cut. And to throw it all together in aAlbum is awful. It's easy to hear which songs were outtakes from 3 Cheers, and which ones were outtakes from Black Parade. While some of the songs are alright, none of them stand up to repeated listen, and the CD is essentially a mashup of unreleased material from two earlier (and very different) albums. There's a reason this stuff didn't make the cut. And to throw it all together in a nonsense package makes the error more glaring. Plus most of this stuff is redundant. Save Yourself, I'll Hold Them Back doesn't sound a little familiar to you diehard MCR fans? You must not be listening to your music very closely. I've known MCR was a studio band since 3 cheers (song construction, layers, and overall complexity was impossibly above their debut). But even as a studio album 3 cheers is awesome. Black Parade was so-so for me. Sorta chasing a Pink Floyd/Queen approach to a concept album, but coming off a little fake in half the tracks. Like they didn't have a concept, but they wanted to do a concept album...

    This one is just ridiculous. Didn't Way declare that this was going to be a straight rock album? He was done with doing concept work? This was going to blow everyone away? Nope, another concept album, without the concept, or a hook. Not one memorable song on this album. I usually think of them as, "That song from the album that sounds kinda like [earlier work] but not as good."
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  28. Feb 14, 2011
    9
    After The Black Parade and the four years that followed without new music, I'll admit - I was a tad nervous as to what was coming. Rumors of the band parting their ways and with the album being described as a "love letter to rock & roll" - well it didn't make matters any better. Their drummer than parted ways with the band and it seemed everything was falling apart. Then Danger DaysAfter The Black Parade and the four years that followed without new music, I'll admit - I was a tad nervous as to what was coming. Rumors of the band parting their ways and with the album being described as a "love letter to rock & roll" - well it didn't make matters any better. Their drummer than parted ways with the band and it seemed everything was falling apart. Then Danger Days dropped. And the thoughts that people had about My Chemical Romance had exploded. The super dark Black Parade transformed into the Killjoys, who seemed to be having something called fun. Who knew?!
    Three songs that I would recommend would be SING, Planetary (GO!), and Vampire Money. These songs sound nothing like the older works of My Chemical Romance, but still manage to have the same feel. SING takes songs like "The Ghost of You" and "I Don't Love You" and flips them on their backs by having a slow cruise ride drive into 88 miles per hour when Gerard blares into a rant of speech. The song is an anthem and the great thing about it is that it could be played with a large crowd of people at a festival or a small club with 20 watchers. Planetary (GO!) shows a complete change in My Chemical Romance and it seems to be a song that people who detested MCR might actually enjoy. It's a straight up party song that just makes you want to dance (and perhaps speed if you're driving). It's a song they've worked on for years and haven't been able to accomplish it till now. It's a My Chemical Romance song with synth. Never thought I'd see such things. And of course, there's the album's closer - Vampire Money, a rough rock and roll rumble. Vampire Money seems like a song that would fit in well with their first album. It literally strips everything that's My Chemical Romance - costumes, makeup, stories. It's all gone and is a "One, two, f*ck you" to doing things simply for money. It's instantaneously a classic for any My Chemical Romance fan, and rather, a classic for any alternative rock fan. The album definitely delivers in ways that are unbelievable. Overall, I review the album as 9 out of 10 simply because I would have liked to seen more guitar work on the album. The synth works perfectly in a lot of the songs but sometimes it seems to overpower it in some parts. However, it's a great record. In one interview the vocalist Gerard mentioned how a friend thought that this CD made MCR's past work irrelevant. Personally, I listened to the Black Parade the other day and found this to partially be true. I was so enthused by the album that the Black Parade seemed to fall in the cracks. The number one reason why this is some of My Chemical Romance's best work - you can hear them having fun on it. And that's what music is all about.
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  29. Feb 13, 2011
    2
    Biggest disappointment of 2010. This is one of my favourite bands but this album is not the band I have grown to love. It's polished and poppy and unoriginal in sound. In multiple interviews, lead singer Gerard Way promised readers that the album was going to be more underground, harder, and more true to their roots but this is more Lady Gaga than the Misfits. Try again, boys.
  30. Feb 13, 2011
    10
    Great album. Their best since Bullets. I'm a huge fan of MCR, and this fails to disappoint. Their style has changed from dark (not emo though) alt. rock to a more punky edge. So some fans will be disappointed, some fans will be gained, but I like this album along with Bullets, 3 Cheers, and Parade.
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Jan 13, 2011
    82
    This is the kind of album you just throw on to have fun. If anything, it proves My Chemical Romance don't need to be eccentric or theatrical to put out an enjoyable record.
  2. Dec 22, 2010
    40
    The reason this convoluted rock opera can't match the Who, U2, Green Day, or even Styx is that Danger Days is a story constructed without rising or falling action.
  3. Mojo
    Dec 20, 2010
    60
    For a band feeling they had painted themselves into a corner, this is them sodding the consequences and stomping their way out. [Dec 2010, p.96]