The Black Parade
by My Chemical Romance
  • Record Label: Reprise
  • Release Date: Oct 24, 2006
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. PopMatters
    60
    Tight as a unit, and apparently determined to create music that will, in one way or another, appeal to everyone, My Chemical Romance are in danger of forgetting that hooks, riffs, and yes, aggression, are also needed to stay on top of their game.
  2. Mojo
    60
    Despite its bleak outlook, this is a record big on nagging choruses and arm-punching emo punk that--more often than not--aims for the mainstream artery. [Dec 2006, p.110]
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  3. NOW Magazine
    60
    They've succeeded at making a good big-dumb-rock record, but you get the sense they didn't mean for it to be quite this dumb.
  5. cokemachineglow
    47
    These songs contain all the accoutrements of anguish and despair: he sings the words, he screams the words. So why does it all sound so fake?
  6. Stylus Magazine
    58
    This is a goofy record of bubblegum punk, with Queen lapping at its edges and enough good tracks to justify the smattering of empty screamfests.
  7. Village Voice
    50
    For all that sonic triumph, the lyrics feel like an empty gesture, sub–Trapper Keeper woe-mongering that'll thrill suburban teens but sounds odd coming from guys old enough to know better.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Most Discussed Album of 2006
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#3 Most Shared Album of 2006

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 790 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 708 out of 790
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 790
  3. Negative: 63 out of 790
  1. EPIXMAN15
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    Amazing album with dark and deep lyrics that live up to MCR's "emo" label but it also has that fast pased exciting rebellious punk sound thatAmazing album with dark and deep lyrics that live up to MCR's "emo" label but it also has that fast pased exciting rebellious punk sound that makes the dark theme of The Black Parade come alive. Possibly my favorite MCR album.… Full Review »
  2. House0fWolves_
    Dec 16, 2011
    9
    Unique, catchy, and still staying true to their style many have loved since they began. Their songs are meaningful, sombre, and written andUnique, catchy, and still staying true to their style many have loved since they began. Their songs are meaningful, sombre, and written and performed to perfection.… Full Review »
  3. willJ
    Jul 5, 2009
    10
    Amazing. Pure genius. The best album of the decade and the best band to emerge in the past twenty years.
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