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

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  1. stgrunu
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    This is how a band should evolve. A first album that sounded like unfinished demos followed by a rock opera sophomore attempt. With years, TBP gets even better and better and it's going to be remembered as one of the best albums of the 21st century.
    Standouts are: The End/Dead, The Sharpest Lives and Welcome to the Black Parade.
  2. yoshi564
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    This has the best songs of the band has ever made ever! I don't know how much times I listened to this perfect album but it is the best album they have made and that's all I can say.
  3. weskergamer
    Mar 12, 2018
    10
    Abum perfecto, con una excelente mexcla de geneeros y sobre todo la historia del paciente.WOW sorprenderte, hay pocos disco como este actualmente, por no decir ninguno
  4. StealthyHipo200
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    In my opinion one of the best albums ever released. The theme and overall production paired with truly unique and engaging songs make this an experience of an album.
  5. A-A-Ron837
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    An amazing album. Each song is exiting and makes me feel pumped up. My favorite songs from this album include Teenagers, Famous Last Words, and of course Welcome to the Black Parade (a song that I would call the Bohemian Rhapsody of this generation). The lyrics are well thought out, catchy, and sometimes even deep and meaningful. The instrumentals are headbang-worthy. The only majorAn amazing album. Each song is exiting and makes me feel pumped up. My favorite songs from this album include Teenagers, Famous Last Words, and of course Welcome to the Black Parade (a song that I would call the Bohemian Rhapsody of this generation). The lyrics are well thought out, catchy, and sometimes even deep and meaningful. The instrumentals are headbang-worthy. The only major problem I have is that a lot of times the vocals were drowned out by the instrumentals, but I still loved the album nonetheless.… Expand
  6. HPFANBOY1237
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    Ugh, how can this band put amazing album after amazing album? I can't even decide if I like "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge" as much or more than this. They haven't put out one bad thing and "The Black Parade" is no exception. This album is so full of life which is ironic because it's about a dying patient. I just love this album to pieces! A+
  7. Decim
    May 24, 2017
    9
    This album is amazing: Gerard Way's band talks about such a complex topic with a spontaneity that surprises the listener and this is the greatest quality of this album.
    The arrangements are fantastic and Gerard Way's voice is unique and this is the reason why songs like Cancer and Disenchanted make people cry.
    "The Black Parade" can be considered MCR's masterpiece and one of the most    This album is amazing: Gerard Way's band talks about such a complex topic with a spontaneity that surprises the listener and this is the greatest quality of this album.
    The arrangements are fantastic and Gerard Way's voice is unique and this is the reason why songs like Cancer and Disenchanted make people cry.
    "The Black Parade" can be considered MCR's masterpiece and one of the most significant album of our times.    … Expand
  8. Clint_Eastwood1
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    Невероятный в эмоцианальном плане альбом повествующий о тяжело больном человеке,жизнь которого скоро закончиться.Весь этот альбом-это набор флешбэков повествующих о его тяжёлой жизни.Все песни-это невероятные композиция,которые дарят кучу эмоций.Жаль,что таких альбомов в современном роке мало,зачастую радуют Radiohead,но сейчас таких исполнителей мало.Невероятный в эмоцианальном плане альбом повествующий о тяжело больном человеке,жизнь которого скоро закончиться.Весь этот альбом-это набор флешбэков повествующих о его тяжёлой жизни.Все песни-это невероятные композиция,которые дарят кучу эмоций.Жаль,что таких альбомов в современном роке мало,зачастую радуют Radiohead,но сейчас таких исполнителей мало.
  9. Montoy____19
    Dec 22, 2017
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbumes de la década de los 2000. My Chemical Romance dijo que este iba a ser el álbum con el que querían ser recordados, y vaya que lo lograron. Marcaron a toda una generación con el himno "Welcome To The Black Parade".
  10. smibnor
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    An amazing album that definitely lives up to the expectations set by MCR's previous records "I Brought You My Bullets..." and "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge". Gerard Way's vocals are so gripping.
    Best Tracks: Welcome To The Black Parade, Mama, Famous Last Words
    Worst Tracks: N/A
  11. MysticManiac
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    This album is really good throughout. This is pretty much a perfect album. Some depressing but fantastic tracks, some catchy hooky songs and some utterly spectacular tracks, it is quite hard to find legitimate flaws with the album without nitpicking. Even the "weaker" songs are great. Definitely MCR's best album. No question!
  12. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 30, 2020
    8
    The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance: 7.34

    The End.: 0.75 Dead!: 1 :) This Is How I Disappear: 0.75 The Sharpest Lives: 1 :) Welcome to the Black Parade: 1 :) I Don’t Love You: 1 :) House of Wolves: 1 :) Cancer: 0.75 Mama: 0.5 Sleep: 1 Teenagers: 1 :) Disenchanted: 1 Famous Last Words: 1 :) Blood: 0.25 12/14 ~ .857 -> 7.34 I had heard of My Chemical Romance    The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance: 7.34

    The End.: 0.75
    Dead!: 1 :)
    This Is How I Disappear: 0.75
    The Sharpest Lives: 1 :)
    Welcome to the Black Parade: 1 :)
    I Don’t Love You: 1 :)
    House of Wolves: 1 :)
    Cancer: 0.75
    Mama: 0.5
    Sleep: 1
    Teenagers: 1 :)
    Disenchanted: 1
    Famous Last Words: 1 :)
    Blood: 0.25

    12/14 ~ .857 -> 7.34

    I had heard of My Chemical Romance before, but I hadn’t listened to any of their stuff before. On Spotify it keeps showing me this band since I have enjoyed Green Day material, though this is my first time diving into this artist. I would have started at the beginning, though a friend of mine recommended this album specifically to me because this is their favorite My Chemical Romance album. With that in mind, I jumped straight to this album instead of beginning with their first release. Upon listening to it, I found that I really enjoyed this album, as it’s a fun combination of metal and pop rock. Pop rock is one of my favorite genres, and it was interesting (in a good way) to combine that with some heavier music (and lyrics, but the darker music was more enjoyable than the effect on the lyrics). I wish I could say more but the character limit won't allow me to say my thoughts about each song. Overall though, I was really happy with this album. This “metal pop-rock” was fantastic and I really enjoyed it. There are a good number of songs here that I will for sure be listening to again, and I can definitely say that The Black Parade is a good album. Fans of rock and metal should really love this album, and I cannot wait to listen to more My Chemical Romance albums. Highlights: Dead!, The Sharpest Lives, Welcome to the Black Parade, I Don’t Love You, House of Wolves, Sleep, Teenagers, Disenchanted, and Famous Last Words.    … Expand
  13. npoe410
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    I think MCR and a lot of the "emo rock" has been and was disregarded because a lot of it was god awful. But there are a few stand outs, and I think this one truly stands out even amongst those. You have some slow, sad moments that are touching, and then you have tracks that absolutely kick ass.

    It's an absolute shame that this album isn't recognized as one of the greatest of the 2000's.    I think MCR and a lot of the "emo rock" has been and was disregarded because a lot of it was god awful. But there are a few stand outs, and I think this one truly stands out even amongst those. You have some slow, sad moments that are touching, and then you have tracks that absolutely kick ass.

    It's an absolute shame that this album isn't recognized as one of the greatest of the 2000's. It deserves it.    … Expand
  14. JoeyCORNER2001
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    My Chemical Romance really struck gold with this album. It will forever be known as the album that defined a generation.
  15. Mycoldpatrol
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    This is my favorite album from my favorite band, this one means a lot to me, it´s definitely a classic.
  16. oliverclarke
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    Incredible record, among some of the greatest works in music of the century. The black parade explores the concept of death in a new way, with every track being unforgettable.
  17. coolguylestat
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am completely biased writing this, I will agree with that, because this band is my favorite band of all time. What they mean to me, what they have always meant to me, is something so strong and so real that I can't help but love everything they do. Okay, now, time to actually get into the review.

    This album, as a concept, is stellar. The final closing to the story of My Chemical Romance with the patient was so cleverly thought out. Playing off of Revenge which- side note, why the HELL is that not on here? Like for real, it's their best album, why isn't it up? Anyways yeah, this album played off the bitterness of Revenge with a very melancholy and pessimistic downtrodden mood, and damn, I loved it. 'Welcome To The Black Parade' is the most iconic song of the 2000s and of emo culture, you can't fight me on that, because if you disagree, you are not worth my time. 'Mama' is perhaps one of the most explosive and best songs every written any by MCR. Holy... the last damn chorus. The lyrics of 'The Sharpest Lives' actually caused me to take a songwriting class for four years straight AND read Romeo and Juliet AND audition for Mercutio AND cry when I didn't get the role. Sleep, Dead!, Famous Last Words, The End., This Is How I Disappear, I Don't Love You, House of Wolves, Cancer Teenagers, Disenchanted and Blood all slap. And what songs are mediocre or suck- yeah, that's right. None.

    I wish I could be half as good and iconic as this album was. Hell, if this album went up to my girl and took her I wouldn't do **** Because that's his girl now. End of story, i'm not going to justify myself anymore. My ways are superior. This album is superior. Shut up.    … Expand
  18. Xemilycx
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    A culmination of the band’s collaborative creativity. A great concept album.
  19. MegaAscension
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    One of my top five favorite albums ever. There are really only ten albums I can confidently give a 10. This is one of them. There's not much I can say about this album other than that it is perfect. If all you've ever heard is "Welcome To The Black Parade", you're missing out. Personal favorites include the thrashing rock song This Is How I Disappear, the Cabaret inspired Mama, and theOne of my top five favorite albums ever. There are really only ten albums I can confidently give a 10. This is one of them. There's not much I can say about this album other than that it is perfect. If all you've ever heard is "Welcome To The Black Parade", you're missing out. Personal favorites include the thrashing rock song This Is How I Disappear, the Cabaret inspired Mama, and the incredible anthemic Famous Last Words. Move past the label of this as "emo music" and enjoy this masterpiece.… Expand
  20. helenaisadyke
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    marvelous rock opera with incredibly well written tracks, GREAT guitar solo parts and amazing vocals.
    songs like sleep, mama cancer and disappear will never leave your brain
  21. Isaactorres
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    This album explains perfectly why rock is one of the best generes of all time. Absolutely stunning and epic Great work of production and the guitars are unbelievably good. One of the best rock albums out there.
  22. Erowden48
    May 7, 2020
    10
    The best album of all time. My Chemical Romances Magnum Opus. My favorite album.
  23. FidelGastro
    May 16, 2020
    10
    For me an ex-emo guy its still like a drug after all these years.

    10/10 Masterpiece.
  24. calebeedude56
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    MCR really knocked it out of the park with this one. This album is a timeless classic that i still come back to every day. Defining the rock genre in the early 2000's, many complaints i see with this album are invalid such as "its too dark", or "a band that small should not be making an album like that", well guess what, this album made them big. This is one of the greatest albums of theMCR really knocked it out of the park with this one. This album is a timeless classic that i still come back to every day. Defining the rock genre in the early 2000's, many complaints i see with this album are invalid such as "its too dark", or "a band that small should not be making an album like that", well guess what, this album made them big. This is one of the greatest albums of the century, containing loud energizing songs like dead!, and this is how i disappear, and slow emotional songs like cancer and disenchanted. Almost every song in this album is a 10/10, and this album continues to change the world.… Expand
  25. PrizzBeam1
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    What do I even say here? It's my favorite album ever. There's a reason why this album is adored by people who are no longer in their "phase". The lyrics here cut like a dagger, and MCR blends their style with classic rock influences from Pink Floyd and Queen without the music being overshadowed by it. I first listened to "Welcome To The Black Parade" to make fun of emo kids in high school,What do I even say here? It's my favorite album ever. There's a reason why this album is adored by people who are no longer in their "phase". The lyrics here cut like a dagger, and MCR blends their style with classic rock influences from Pink Floyd and Queen without the music being overshadowed by it. I first listened to "Welcome To The Black Parade" to make fun of emo kids in high school, but several years later, it's my favorite album ever.… Expand
  26. prettyodd
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is really personal to me. The lyrics, just- wow. Incredible. And Gerard's voice and passion!!! And the instruments!!! This is one of the best albums I've heard
  27. namhng
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Superb album, i was shaking listening to this, it turned me on so high i couldn't get down; and the way it sounds, it's so good, it's so beautiful, hauntingly beautiful!
  28. Thatoneguy34
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    One of the best emo albums ever. Most enjoyed by all Killjoys. Most classic rock fans will love this albums. It is a modern classic. With it's sound it creates a interesting concept for a album. A man dies on a hospital bed and goes through his thoughts. And we the listeners are placed in his mind. All songs are fantastic. Example of a perfect album.
  29. PapaRabbi69
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterclass in music creation. The production is fantastic, as well as the way Gerard's voice cuts through the mix in a way that they had never previously achieved. The concept of this album, while scattered at times, comes together to become one of the most heart-wrenching stories I've ever heard. Unlike the concept for 2004's Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge (Which I alsoThis album is a masterclass in music creation. The production is fantastic, as well as the way Gerard's voice cuts through the mix in a way that they had never previously achieved. The concept of this album, while scattered at times, comes together to become one of the most heart-wrenching stories I've ever heard. Unlike the concept for 2004's Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge (Which I also love), this album takes a much more realistic approach to its storytelling. At times this realism is almost too real with how deeply it can cut into the lives of people who are dealing with cancer. Not in a way that is insensitive, however, just in a way that truly explains the mindsets of people dealing with cancer including the actual patient and the family. Overall, I truly believe this is the peak of all music.… Expand
  30. DrPebba
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    Probably one of the best albums of all time, the concept and narrative of this album is some of the most detailed and interesting in any kind of music, it follows the story of a cancer patient who has a couple weeks to live and shows how he deals with death and thinks back on his life. All of this is just the writing of the album, the instrumentals and the way it correlates with all theProbably one of the best albums of all time, the concept and narrative of this album is some of the most detailed and interesting in any kind of music, it follows the story of a cancer patient who has a couple weeks to live and shows how he deals with death and thinks back on his life. All of this is just the writing of the album, the instrumentals and the way it correlates with all the themes the album shows, the songs are creative, the writing and concept are so well made and explained, and from start to finish the album always hooks you and never slows down. Sleep and Mama are arguably some of the best rock songs of all time, it's something that you have to listen to understand… Expand
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#3 Most Discussed Album of 2006
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#3 Most Shared Album of 2006

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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. The Guardian
    80
    The most bonkers album of the year, but one of the best.
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  2. Alternative Press
    100
    The Black Parade is MCR's whole raison d'etre rolled up into one mega-decibel calling card. [Nov 2006, p.179]
  3. Blender
    90
    They've created the Sgt. Pepper of screamo.
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