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

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  3. Negative: 63 out of 790

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  1. TomP
    Oct 28, 2006
    0
    The former underground kings of emo turned Queen cover band deliver a disc full of cheesy powerpop with lyrics that rival Aaron Carter. Fashioncore taken to a new low.
  2. AdamT
    Oct 28, 2006
    9
    It's surprisingly amazing.
  3. ColinH
    Oct 28, 2006
    10
    Friggen amazing. Makes Green Day's "American Idiot" feel like NSync. This is the way modern rock should be. "Disenchanted" may be the best song of the year.
  4. RafaelC
    Oct 29, 2006
    8
    I just wish that all of you guys that rate this album with a 0 lived in South America ( Like Me ), so you can "see" all those REAL Crappy Bands i have to listen almost every day ( when im on the Bus, University or even at home 'cause of my sister ) MCR is not that Band... Yes their EMO, kinda POP, and all that But that doesn't mean they suck or that your a EMO just for liking I just wish that all of you guys that rate this album with a 0 lived in South America ( Like Me ), so you can "see" all those REAL Crappy Bands i have to listen almost every day ( when im on the Bus, University or even at home 'cause of my sister ) MCR is not that Band... Yes their EMO, kinda POP, and all that But that doesn't mean they suck or that your a EMO just for liking theyr Music, cause if this would be the Case, would those who loved QUEEN be Gay just because Freddy Mercury was ? i really dont think so. This Album is NOT the best one of the year, and it's not theyr best, but is a good Album and NO WAY this is the WORSE album of the year, that would be one of those Fu... REGGAETON CD's i've heard MANY times this year....… Expand
  5. rockom.
    Oct 29, 2006
    9
    I wasn't a fan of My Chemical Romance before this. My girlfriend fell in love with them and I sort of resented their theatrics. But, this album has made a fan of me. It's impressively organized and by the time Liza Minelli rolls around, she doesn't seem to be out-of-place at all. Great stuff!
  6. MikeT.
    Nov 14, 2007
    9
    The first four tracks are for the fans who wanted more "Three Cheers", but the rest is pure unadulterated rock in an entirely new, entirely impressive vein. Take it from someone who hated MCR prior to "The Black Parade" -- this is their best effort to date, and one of the best albums in recent memory.
  7. GuyHumour
    Nov 16, 2007
    10
    MCR are the worlds best band using volume speed and great instruments, they've created a great generation of music!
  8. AlexW.
    Oct 14, 2007
    0
    This album was an assault on my ears. No musicality or talent beyond working an overwrought 'emo' image that is slowly but surely falling out of favour.
  9. AndreaT
    Jan 18, 2007
    9
    Some of the best songs on there ever it rocks and i hope my chemical romance brings out anther album bacease there my all time fave lol must go but i might comment on other albums and that lolable cya people
  10. KateB
    Jan 21, 2007
    10
    Fantastically brilliant. This album has replaced 'The Joshua Tree' as my favorite album of all time. I cannot get enough of it!
  11. TBone
    Jan 21, 2007
    9
    I think this album successfully mixes Queen, Screamo and 80s power ballads. I'm usually one of those snob critics taht doesnt like anything I didn't discover but I have to give this album credit. Kids in the mall might like this, that doesnt necessarily make it suck. It sounds good pretty much start to finish and has lasted in my playlist for a couple months.
  12. HeatherC.
    Dec 21, 2007
    9
    Not emo at all. With things like, "I am not afraid to keep on living" it is a message of hope. Sure they are... not so good live, but the message and the album is solid. Only reason why it's not a 10 is since I could live without ever hearing mama again. ugh. if they only put out that killer b-side "Kill all your friends" (pun intended).
  13. SteveG
    Jan 27, 2007
    0
    Why does everone think this band is so good?! Just listen to the guys voice.
  14. TristanV
    Jan 28, 2007
    2
    i agree with Jud S 100%. i gave them a 2 bedause their guitar player is pretty good. other than then that the band is nothing
  15. BOBK
    Jan 31, 2007
    10
    Having seen the Beatles on Ed Sullvan in 1964 at the age of 9 it seems harder and harder to find an album I want to play over and over after the first listen (Include some GBV Muse Radiohead).This thing kicks like a mule while being poignent and pointed. I wish my classic rock listening fellow fifty somethings would leave their doors open to let these boys blow in.
  16. Sean
    Feb 11, 2007
    9
    Similar to American Idiot, and just as good. In other words, it's an astonishingly accomplished mainstream pop hard rock album, one that is less mainstream and more original than other mainstream punk albums, even their own, but still undeniably of the mainstream. But hey, mainstream can be done well, and this coming from a die-hard indie fan who usually listens to Neko and Bejar and Similar to American Idiot, and just as good. In other words, it's an astonishingly accomplished mainstream pop hard rock album, one that is less mainstream and more original than other mainstream punk albums, even their own, but still undeniably of the mainstream. But hey, mainstream can be done well, and this coming from a die-hard indie fan who usually listens to Neko and Bejar and Of Montreal. Black Parade really changed my perceptions of MCR for the better, just as American Idiot did for me with Green Day.… Expand
  17. JenniferH
    Feb 13, 2007
    10
    I am 46 years old and bought this CD based on a New York Times article. I'm not panting over Gerard Way's looksand I have no dog in the emo-indie-etc. fight, in other words. This CD blew me away completely with its theatricality, musicality and poignancy. Yes, some reminders of Green Day, Queen and Bowie, but in a good way. Catchy, humorous and raucous--who could ask for anything more?
  18. jeraldines
    Feb 19, 2007
    10
    amazing.......... i wish i could see the members of my chemical romance in person.. im one of your avid fan.. make more music videos.... god bless........
  19. EllenB
    Apr 14, 2007
    10
    This is an amazing album, My Chemical Romance is geniousl
  20. TylerC
    Apr 17, 2007
    10
    A great mix of the sound from Three Cheers and all new lyrics that aren't morbid
  21. BushHead
    May 26, 2007
    10
    this album was so awesome. they way they mixed up the songs sound and make it different from everything else made it one of my favorite cds
  22. CronosA.
    Jan 15, 2008
    10
    This is not only the best album of My Chemical Romance, but a true masterpiece of the whole rock scene. Prejudice isn't the most accurate way to rate an album, and this happens here. It's not the fact that MCR is an emo band or not, actually Gerard Way said that emo is shit. I think it is a before and an after "The Black Parade". You may dislike it, but it's sure this album This is not only the best album of My Chemical Romance, but a true masterpiece of the whole rock scene. Prejudice isn't the most accurate way to rate an album, and this happens here. It's not the fact that MCR is an emo band or not, actually Gerard Way said that emo is shit. I think it is a before and an after "The Black Parade". You may dislike it, but it's sure this album won't be forgotten for many years, instead of that, it surely be one of the albums more representative of de decade.… Expand
  23. ChristyC
    Mar 23, 2008
    10
    Dude this CD ROCKS!!!! I don't understand how some of you could rate it so low!!! The songs are brilliant, the lyrics are awesome, AND GERARD WAYS VOICE DOES NOT SUCK TO THAT PERSON WHO SAID IT DID!!!! THis band has awesome talent and I can see them going far in their musical carrier.
  24. CaitlinR.
    May 27, 2009
    7
    Not their best album...but their other albums didn't have gems such as the hidden track and "Mama" on it.
  25. Matt
    Nov 11, 2006
    0
    Shit production for something made in 2006, whining, shit voice, shit guitar work, shit song structures and wont stand the test of time, ever to people who think their die hard MCR fans today, 10 years time no one will ever remember it unlike metallicas, megadeths and slayers first albums.
  26. TyeN.
    Nov 12, 2006
    9
    MCR have somehow evolved past another "me too" emo rock band and into something worthy of listening to. I was so shocked when I first heard this album in my friends car and was told it was MCR. The next day I purchased the album to discover one of the year's best. Even if you previously despised them, you might be surprised by just how much they've grown. Their song writing and MCR have somehow evolved past another "me too" emo rock band and into something worthy of listening to. I was so shocked when I first heard this album in my friends car and was told it was MCR. The next day I purchased the album to discover one of the year's best. Even if you previously despised them, you might be surprised by just how much they've grown. Their song writing and music playing is so much better than before..it's an unbelievable evolution. Best tracks: "Dead!", "This Is How I Disappear", "Welcome To The Black Parade", "Mama", "Teenagers", "House of Wolves", "The Sharpest Lives" and "Cancer". Definitely worth at the least a listen.… Expand
  27. MikefromMaine
    Nov 16, 2006
    8
    First, understand that before this release, I was not an MCR fan - I heard their stuff, and though it didn't offend me, I had no real desire to listen to it again. Black Parade is a different story, blending Green Day, News of the World era Queen, Pink Floyd's The Wall, and sure, even some 80s hair metal. It is bombastic and prententious, but it plays off this, and shows flashes First, understand that before this release, I was not an MCR fan - I heard their stuff, and though it didn't offend me, I had no real desire to listen to it again. Black Parade is a different story, blending Green Day, News of the World era Queen, Pink Floyd's The Wall, and sure, even some 80s hair metal. It is bombastic and prententious, but it plays off this, and shows flashes of humor amidst its bizarre dream-like song cycle of loss (real or imagined), that still somehow leaves you with a good feeling at the end. It is an "old style" concept album, but It's hard to say whether the intention was homage or revival. Either way, Black Parade is something a little less ordinary for 2006.… Expand
  28. kyah
    Nov 23, 2006
    10
    this album rules love this band to death
  29. lee
    Nov 28, 2006
    10
    hey anyone who just comeson 2 fucking make fun of real muscians people with real voice songs and heart are fags.mcr are more real and true with there songs and at the same time there fukin good.me a fukin human myself i love music i listen to rap and rnb mostly but always had to give it up for mcr and there talent.there music connects to people lives and souls...including mine.and for hey anyone who just comeson 2 fucking make fun of real muscians people with real voice songs and heart are fags.mcr are more real and true with there songs and at the same time there fukin good.me a fukin human myself i love music i listen to rap and rnb mostly but always had to give it up for mcr and there talent.there music connects to people lives and souls...including mine.and for those who r negative against them y bother say anything....ur just haters and losers....if you can you better ...make a band urself....till then respect and stfu with ur trash. love mcr ! rock on.....a friend lee… Expand
  30. JulianH
    Nov 29, 2006
    9
    Every track on this album is good, you can listen all the way through again and again
  31. rebeccak
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    Amazing. Simply amazing. This album is an example of rock at its best. Each track is diverse, from a flowing "I Don't Love You" to a F.U., fun "Teenagers" to an almost 'old Italian' sounding "Mama." How can you not become addicted to atleast one of these songs?
  32. ChrisC
    Dec 13, 2006
    4
    MCR SUCKS!!!! That I agree with fullheartedly but I still think that a lot of you wise ass Gen Xers are being unfair to this band and especially to Gerard Way. He is a confused, marginally talented but highly intelligent and passionate young man and he needs constructive criticism rather than abuse. Some of the lyrics on this record are beautiful, even heart wrenching. But the vocals are MCR SUCKS!!!! That I agree with fullheartedly but I still think that a lot of you wise ass Gen Xers are being unfair to this band and especially to Gerard Way. He is a confused, marginally talented but highly intelligent and passionate young man and he needs constructive criticism rather than abuse. Some of the lyrics on this record are beautiful, even heart wrenching. But the vocals are wretched, whiny, and unoriginal around 90% of the time. And the songs are too poorly organized and hastily thrown together. This is the most pathetic attempt at a concept album since Ben Folds tried to create one but I hate to be coldly judgmental of someone who writes what at rare moments is some truly good poetry. But yes, he's a douche.… Expand
  33. Yowazup13
    Dec 14, 2006
    9
    This here is an album whose initial plan was forgotten among the ideas that eventually came forward; recorded as if its conception was only there to stop writers block. It also provides the basis for one of the best turnarounds in recent years. Calling this album punk is not what it should be stated as. Sure there are some punk attributes poking through. But what really shows is a want This here is an album whose initial plan was forgotten among the ideas that eventually came forward; recorded as if its conception was only there to stop writers block. It also provides the basis for one of the best turnarounds in recent years. Calling this album punk is not what it should be stated as. Sure there are some punk attributes poking through. But what really shows is a want for the pop/rock revitalization of the seventies. The riffs, while occasionally repetitive, sometimes glow with power for such songs as … Expand
  34. julion
    Dec 18, 2006
    10
    this could be there best cd yet i listen from track 1 all the way to 14 its awwsome!!!!!!
  35. Richard
    Dec 23, 2006
    9
    I came into this album hoping and praying that I would hate it, well I didn't.
  36. KathleenG
    Dec 28, 2006
    10
    all of you idiots that rated below an 8 should go get your heads examined IMMEDIATELY. im not a fan of "dark" music normally and i freaking LURVED it. that is all.
  37. John
    Dec 14, 2007
    10
    I love this album! There is such a range in this as each song is very different from the other. Every song is great and most are memorable. One of my favorite albums, and one of the rare ones where I find every single song great. It rocks!
  38. owenrw89
    Dec 4, 2016
    8
    This album is truly outstanding. A concept album that most people can relate to at some point. Tracks like 'Cancer' and 'Welcome to the Black Parade' are full of emotion and story, where as 'Mama' and 'House of Wolves' are full of instrumental power. This album proves that MCR are no Emo band, but a proper rock band.
  39. CarlosDoitThis
    Mar 27, 2012
    10
    is very good album in the album narration the situation the live everytime and everydays is very good album, half is a gothic album with a touch of tragedy and death always room where stories are told and disappointments is a creative album with a sound very 70's and 80's with some 90's sometimes a bit of hendrix or ozzy style eg there is a song that seemed to me much in the style of crazyis very good album in the album narration the situation the live everytime and everydays is very good album, half is a gothic album with a touch of tragedy and death always room where stories are told and disappointments is a creative album with a sound very 70's and 80's with some 90's sometimes a bit of hendrix or ozzy style eg there is a song that seemed to me much in the style of crazy train. album is dirty and full of sound and music… Expand
  40. comeandgetit
    Apr 29, 2012
    8
    This is a concept album that is so much more than just a story, it's actually got depth, meaning and substance. And what's more, it's a proper rock album.
  41. Mangaeyes
    Feb 27, 2016
    10
    10/10 - "This is one to file alongside 'American Idiot', 'Doolittle' and 'Nevermind' on your greatest US rock albums shelf" - NME

    Such a good album!!
  42. forestville
    Mar 15, 2013
    10
    One of the characteristics of MCR is that in every job evolving their sound and theme and this work definitely proves that this band has great power in the music.
    First of all, clarify that this work, for me, does not exceed the greatness of the previous album 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge' because I feel more emotional and melodic, but The Black Parade is a unique blend of styles and    One of the characteristics of MCR is that in every job evolving their sound and theme and this work definitely proves that this band has great power in the music.
    First of all, clarify that this work, for me, does not exceed the greatness of the previous album 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge' because I feel more emotional and melodic, but The Black Parade is a unique blend of styles and quality, containing topics literally for everyone. Surely listening after listening, you will be able to go all tastes squeezing this cd from a group that has been getting a major impact far and wide across the planet and surely still have much to offer job after job. Do not miss out.    … Expand
  43. tripled24
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    A great record. Never thought they would get this good after their first 2 records.
  44. ImmersedInSound
    Jan 12, 2015
    8
    The best album by My Chemical Romance. The Black Parade perfectly showcases the musical talents, innovative style and almost wacky theatrics of the band. Mama and Blood are examples of some parts maybe sounding slightly too similar to each other, but it features many songs which provoke different emotions to the one before and that is something not many artists can do a heartless b*stard like me.
  45. EvaMelG
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Every single song stand out in its unique way. The lyrics seem to come from the soul. If you have ever heard "Welcome to the Black Parade" and liked it than this album will be your next love.
  46. Andkan1
    Jul 21, 2015
    10
    The album has an amazing storyline and all the songs have a powerful message, especially the amazing Famous Last Words and Welcome to the Black Parade.
  47. vinzlima
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    Melhor álbum da banda em tudo. Álbum completo, sonoridade perfeita, letras dramáticas, produção dos Deuses. Não há como não dar uma nova abaixo de 10. O álbum e muito bom mesmo. Isso e uma banda Emo/Core para a adolescência
  48. RyFox
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    In my opinion, it is hard to have a better album than this. All the songs are great (including the slower ones). It is also is a great rock opera. If you get the chance, I highly recommend getting this album.
  49. Simao
    Oct 1, 2020
    9
    the best pop-punk album EVER.

    //trigger-warning// i think most of us came across The Black Parade when we were in our first teen years. for me it was during my 15s, i was going through the worst times of my life, struggling with depression, s*lf-h*rm, and addiction. can i say this album helped me? not at all... it made me even more miserable, it worsened everything i was going    the best pop-punk album EVER.

    //trigger-warning//

    i think most of us came across The Black Parade when we were in our first teen years. for me it was during my 15s, i was going through the worst times of my life, struggling with depression, s*lf-h*rm, and addiction. can i say this album helped me? not at all... it made me even more miserable, it worsened everything i was going through and i would frequently listen to it when i was having really bad su*cial thoughts. but i loved this album, it made me feel alive in a way no other could ever.

    after getting better i knew couldn't keep listening to it - i would feel like relapsing. so for the next 3 years, i avoided listening to any MCR. i'm now 18, the scars still remain both literally and metaphorically, but i'm in such a better place. last week i gave the album a relisten, after all these years without listening to a single pop-punk song, and i'm honestly so surprised. not only did i dance to it in a way i never ever did before, but i felt like the tracks haven't aged a single bit. it keeps being the masterpiece 15-year-old me ever consider it - and my music taste is completely different now. somehow, for me, this album is still one of the best albums ever made, despite me not even listening much to pop-punk or even alternative rock.

    this was not really a review, but more of my personal experience with this album. but i can assure you that i would still keep the rating this high even without considering personal subjectivity and closeness to this record. THE SONGS SIMPLY SLAP AND THE ALBUM'S ALMOST IMMACULATE. WOW...

    fav songs: dead!; welcome to the black parade & house of wolves
    least fav: blood    … Expand
  50. CharlieBetterIs
    Dec 23, 2015
    10
    The Black Parade é um álbum incrível! Gerard Way está no auge da sua voz e as músicas tem ótimas letras, além da ótima instrumental. O ponto alto da carreira de MCR.

    Pontos altos: The Sharpest Lives, Sleep, Cancer
    Pontos baixos: Blood, The End., Disenchanted
  51. JanetSamurai
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
    Each song could be a single and become a worldwide hit. There's an overwhelming amount of emotions from the very beginning to the very end of the album, one of my all-time favourite records.
  52. than_Q
    Jun 16, 2016
    9
    The album is sensational, the pure emotion that is conveyed throughout the album really stands out and it will have you hooked for months, the songs are catchy, the musical talent is great and it's generally a fantastic album, with contrasting songs that aren't just emo, but so much more than just a genre. The album is a true magnum opus for MCR.

    The reason it isn't a perfect album is    The album is sensational, the pure emotion that is conveyed throughout the album really stands out and it will have you hooked for months, the songs are catchy, the musical talent is great and it's generally a fantastic album, with contrasting songs that aren't just emo, but so much more than just a genre. The album is a true magnum opus for MCR.

    The reason it isn't a perfect album is because it's a concept album. It is about a character called the patient, and the death of the patient, and the story is very difficult to decipher through the lyrics and content in the album. Although the story is sometimes clear, some of the album seems to have nothing to do with the story at all. However, the album isn't just a story, so the story doesn't entirely affect the score I give it

    The black parade is one of the most underrated and amazing albums that I have ever seen in my life. Definitely recommended.    … Expand
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. 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+
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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".
  62. 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
  63. 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!
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. Xemilycx
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    A culmination of the band’s collaborative creativity. A great concept album.
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. Erowden48
    May 7, 2020
    10
    The best album of all time. My Chemical Romances Magnum Opus. My favorite album.
  75. FidelGastro
    May 16, 2020
    10
    For me an ex-emo guy its still like a drug after all these years.

    10/10 Masterpiece.
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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!
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. That1Person
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    A true masterpiece. To the person who hasn't attempted to try out The Black Parade, I can't begin to express how sorry I feel for you. This is a must listen for any connoisseur of rock music.
  84. NeckRomance
    Jan 4, 2022
    5
    Overrated album. I love MCR, but i always show critisism where its due. This album has a lot of bad songs and annoying ones (WTTBP, Mama, TIBID,Blood). Some actual masterpieces get left in the shadow, mainly Disenchanted. I can see this album as an OKAY listen but some songs are jusr so bad I wanna remove it from existence
  85. CouchPotato200
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my most re-listened to albums of all time. The hidden narrative makes every song fit together perfectly, and somehow makes almost every song perfect. Yeah, "almost"...
    Teenagers kinda ruins the album for me. Especially because Sleep, Disenchanted and Famous Last Words would make a flawless final 3 songs. Teenagers is the only song that, as far as I'm concerned, does not fit within the story of the album (I'm ignoring Blood, but that one sucks too). I really don't care if the "official" story has a reason for Teenagers being on the album, I hate it. Overall though, this album is an insane experience that I think is a masterpiece and a must listen for anyone and everyone. Of course, I think that Teenagers and Blood should be taken as a separate work from the rest of the album, and I skip them every time, but if you interpret the narrative different than me, maybe you'll like them.    … Expand
  86. RB2345
    Jun 25, 2022
    10
    This is the most iconic and amazing concept album since sgt. peppers with the iconic track welcome to the black parade the cry worthy tracks I don't love you cancer The end and disenchanted. The emo rock tracks house of wolves the sharpest lives famous last words teenagers and dead and the
    nice style mix ups of mama and blood make for an amazing experience. The concept of the album is    This is the most iconic and amazing concept album since sgt. peppers with the iconic track welcome to the black parade the cry worthy tracks I don't love you cancer The end and disenchanted. The emo rock tracks house of wolves the sharpest lives famous last words teenagers and dead and the
    nice style mix ups of mama and blood make for an amazing experience. The concept of the album is conveyed beautifully through tragic yet hopeful songs. Without a doubt the best concept album ever created.    … Expand
  87. Franco853
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    Obra maestra con una excelente historia y de las mejores opera rock de la musica
  88. JackLikesMusic
    Feb 19, 2023
    9
    I myself don't normally listen to the Emo genre but years ago I used to and I decided I was going to relisten to the album.On the first relisten I was astonished the the this genre could but something out this gut-punching and loud but also controlled and beautiful.Concept albums don't usually hit for me as well as other people but this one was really interesting.The story or idea behindI myself don't normally listen to the Emo genre but years ago I used to and I decided I was going to relisten to the album.On the first relisten I was astonished the the this genre could but something out this gut-punching and loud but also controlled and beautiful.Concept albums don't usually hit for me as well as other people but this one was really interesting.The story or idea behind it is disturbing and horrifying.The lyrics are disturbing and unsettling.Overall the albums idea was extremely well performed and executed.I will definitely come back to this record but really my only complaint is that often throughout the album you can barely hear the vocals and that can take away from the story but the albums guitars are fun and it is a perfect example of of what the emo genre should be.… Expand
  89. egg_addict
    May 18, 2023
    8
    a wonderfully dramatic rock opera. this is mcr's magnum opus. i think this is one of the more interesting ways i've seen a band approach death, and i think mcr managed to be dramatic and edgy, but not to where it removed from the experience of the album. just sit back and devote your attention to the album, and bathe in the edginess.
  90. AdriianZoe
    May 27, 2023
    10
    This Album Is awesome, I really enjoy all the songs, especially "mama", this is the best song i was listen, thanks MCR
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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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