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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  1. Vampire25
    Dec 16, 2010
    9
    The Black Parade is so refreshing. Almost every track sounds like another band's single. This concept album is about a young boy dying in a hospital. Sounds pretty depressing, I know. But it's so fun to listen too. It all sounds fresh and original. They have definitely matured as a band with this album. The opening "The End" gets you going until "Dead", the second track on the album comesThe Black Parade is so refreshing. Almost every track sounds like another band's single. This concept album is about a young boy dying in a hospital. Sounds pretty depressing, I know. But it's so fun to listen too. It all sounds fresh and original. They have definitely matured as a band with this album. The opening "The End" gets you going until "Dead", the second track on the album comes on and then your attention is fully grasped on this wonderful album. All In All, The Black Parade is a great rock album and it came out around a time when there were no good rock albums out. A-… Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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!
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. vscoott345
    Apr 26, 2012
    7
    A definite guilty pleasure of mine. This was MCR's "conceptual" album, and honestly, I thought it was brought out nicely. A nice blend of happiness and melancholy makes this a great album. Way to go.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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!!
  13. Screenager
    Apr 16, 2013
    10
    A good old fashioned prog-rock opera that serves as a tribute to classic rock of the 1970s (namely Queen, which is the biggest influence on the record). Death is the big (and only) theme on the album that follows the journey of The Patient after his death from cancer and seeing death in the from of a favourite memory (the titular parade as a child). Its a wonderfully ludicrous story toldA good old fashioned prog-rock opera that serves as a tribute to classic rock of the 1970s (namely Queen, which is the biggest influence on the record). Death is the big (and only) theme on the album that follows the journey of The Patient after his death from cancer and seeing death in the from of a favourite memory (the titular parade as a child). Its a wonderfully ludicrous story told brilliant with some great instrumentation inspired by Billy Corgan and Freddie Mercury. This could be the greatest "emo" album of the century.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. 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+
  16. 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 that makes the dark theme of The Black Parade come alive. Possibly my favorite MCR album.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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 and performed to perfection.
  20. Copeland
    Jan 5, 2013
    10
    My Chemical Romance have truly found their way to fame and the big time with The Black Parade, which is a showcase of both their musical abilities and their storytelling abilities, both through the lyrics and the emotion. This is the kind of album that comes around one in a band's lifespan and brings wonderful songs such as Dead!, Welcome to the Black Parade, Teenagers and Famous LastMy Chemical Romance have truly found their way to fame and the big time with The Black Parade, which is a showcase of both their musical abilities and their storytelling abilities, both through the lyrics and the emotion. This is the kind of album that comes around one in a band's lifespan and brings wonderful songs such as Dead!, Welcome to the Black Parade, Teenagers and Famous Last Words, which single handedly took the world by storm in 2006 and 2007.… Expand
  21. GamecubeLover
    Jul 20, 2016
    10
    This album is my favorite of my chemical romance by far. It has my favorite songs of MCR. This album is greatness just plain greatness. I love the black parade.
  22. 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.
  23. SirTacos
    Nov 22, 2013
    9
    A lot of people have compared this album to Green Day's American Idiot, and it's not hard to see why. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that it's a ripoff, because that it is not.
  24. 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.
  25. Erowden48
    May 7, 2020
    10
    The best album of all time. My Chemical Romances Magnum Opus. My favorite album.
  26. 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
  27. 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".
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. Gamingking007
    Nov 24, 2010
    10
    One of the Best bands of our time!!The words and emotions really captures you. If you didnt enjoy this album you just dont have a heart. If this doesnt make you love this genre of music then nothing will!!
  31. 21GreenDay21
    May 17, 2012
    9
    This is My Chemical Romance's best album in my opinion. It starts off with the intro The End. which is pretty cool: 9/10. The End. leads straight into Dead! which is my second favourite song by My Chemical Romance, so it starts with this super ergetic solo, and... just... Too awesome to explain it: 10/10. The 3rd track off The Black Parade is This Is How I Disappear. I guess it's quiteThis is My Chemical Romance's best album in my opinion. It starts off with the intro The End. which is pretty cool: 9/10. The End. leads straight into Dead! which is my second favourite song by My Chemical Romance, so it starts with this super ergetic solo, and... just... Too awesome to explain it: 10/10. The 3rd track off The Black Parade is This Is How I Disappear. I guess it's quite good: 7/10. Next there's The Sharpest Lives which is slightly better than the previous song on the album: 7.5/10. Track 5 is the best song ever recorded in my opinion. It's Welcome To The Black Parade and is the best: 10/10. Track 6 is I Don't Love You which I understand as a ballad: 8/10. House Of Wolves is Track 7. It's a really energetic, and loud track: 9/10. Track 8 is called Cancer. I guess that's another ballad on the album, this time starting on a piano, then the guitar comes in, and stuff... 8/10. Mama is track 9. It's... A really weird song... But I like it. I think you would too if you'd listen to it a couple of times: 8.7/10. Next there's Sleep which is quite a good track: 9/10. Track 11 is the energetic Teenagers: 8.8/10. The next track is Disenchanted which i'd say is quite a good, quiet track. The last (kind of :D) track is Famous Last Words which is another really amazing song: 10/10. Then there's the funny hidden track Blood: 7/10. I think it's a great album worth getting.… Expand
  32. 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
  33. helomyvictim
    Aug 24, 2011
    10
    In this journey of death my chemical romance comes off stronger than they did in three cheers or I brought you my bullets you brought me your love. With some of their best songs including welcome to the black parade and disenchanted this is a must have album and one of the best albums of the decade 10 out of 10
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. Franco853
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    Obra maestra con una excelente historia y de las mejores opera rock de la musica
  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. tripled24
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    A great record. Never thought they would get this good after their first 2 records.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. FidelGastro
    May 16, 2020
    10
    For me an ex-emo guy its still like a drug after all these years.

    10/10 Masterpiece.
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. jhirsohn
    Sep 11, 2012
    9
    I usually don't like writing these, but I feel the need with this album. It is so underrated and written off as a lot less than it actually is. It may not be revolutionary or filled with brand new ideas, but the songs range from the enjoyable ("Mama," Teenagers"), to the good ("This is How I Disappear," :I Don't Love you") to the excellent ("Welcome to the Black Parade". "Disenchanted,"I usually don't like writing these, but I feel the need with this album. It is so underrated and written off as a lot less than it actually is. It may not be revolutionary or filled with brand new ideas, but the songs range from the enjoyable ("Mama," Teenagers"), to the good ("This is How I Disappear," :I Don't Love you") to the excellent ("Welcome to the Black Parade". "Disenchanted," "Sleep," "Famous Last Words") It's an excellent album with only a couple weaknesses. Definitely worth your attention.… Expand
  47. SuperFlash101
    May 10, 2011
    10
    A monumentally ambitious album. Tossing the scream-and-rage-based sound of their previous albums 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love' and 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge', My Chem fuses the conceptual imagery of 'Sgt. Pepper' with the arena-rock sensibilities of Queen to create a sound that is both dark and cheerful. A non-linear, well-balanced rock opera of high concept,A monumentally ambitious album. Tossing the scream-and-rage-based sound of their previous albums 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love' and 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge', My Chem fuses the conceptual imagery of 'Sgt. Pepper' with the arena-rock sensibilities of Queen to create a sound that is both dark and cheerful. A non-linear, well-balanced rock opera of high concept, and high payoff. Excellent instrumentals, good vocals, and well-placed lyrics. This is to My Chemical Romance what 'American Idiot' was to Green Day.

    Best tracks: "The Sharpest Lives", "Mama", "Teenagers"    … Expand
  48. Lippy197
    Jun 28, 2012
    9
    Great follow up to 2004's Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge and the band are as good as ever, producing a fantastic album full of great songs with catchy lyrics and is one of few albums where I love every song.
    As an MCR fan I loved this album and would recommend it to any MCR fan or rock fan in general.
  49. Critic1991
    May 10, 2013
    10
    This is the most outstanding album I own and that I have ever heard. This is MCR's finest effort. Every single song on this album is incredible, deep, thoughtful, masterful and magical. This is the album against which I compare all others. If I was stuck on a desert island and could only have one CD, The Black Parade would be my choice.
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. Xemilycx
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    A culmination of the band’s collaborative creativity. A great concept album.
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. Jordan
    Nov 1, 2006
    10
    After their 2004 hit "Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge", My Chemical Romance return with one of the best albums of the year. Who says a story of a dying boy cant be enjoyable? It is uplifting, ambitious and ingenius. Download: "Disenchanted", "Teenagers", and "Famous Last Words"
  58. emon
    Nov 1, 2006
    7
    Im a MCR fan ,just being honest this album is pretty good but compared to 3 cheers wich was friggn awsome!I feel there are to many slow songs ,it took me a good 4 plays to get used to this one.
  59. SethB
    Nov 6, 2006
    10
    Wow. Not an emo fan, but I am now a Chemical Romance fan. What a great rock album in a time when there are no great rock albums. One of the best records I've listened to in the last 10 years, maybe ever. Very well produced (same producer as Green Day). This album will be the benchmark of their followups. I feel they cannot go up from this album, and might fall into the "I cannot Wow. Not an emo fan, but I am now a Chemical Romance fan. What a great rock album in a time when there are no great rock albums. One of the best records I've listened to in the last 10 years, maybe ever. Very well produced (same producer as Green Day). This album will be the benchmark of their followups. I feel they cannot go up from this album, and might fall into the "I cannot replicate" syndrome. In any case...go get this album....it's brilliant. Don't mark them as a crappy "emo" band, as that would be a wrong stereotype...they are VERY talented.… Expand
  60. Ziftk.
    Oct 24, 2006
    8
    A good album, give it a try. It's better than I thought.
  61. AmbrosiaT
    Oct 25, 2006
    10
    Excellent album..one of the best I've heard in years. MCR doesn't fall into any one category. They are a truly talented band!
  62. KayleeB
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    This album kicks ass
  63. IdaMereteOM
    Jan 4, 2007
    10
    This is the best album ever made. And that's it.
  64. RachelleR
    Feb 9, 2007
    10
    Excellent.
  65. JosephT.
    May 9, 2007
    8
    HELLO PEOPLE!!! JUST BECAUSE AN ALBUM STRIKES YOUR FANCY DOESN'T MEAN IT DESERVES A '10' -- TRY TO BE MORE ACCURATE TO YOUR INTELLIGENCE AND TRY TO GIVE SOME ALBUMS '7' '8' or EVEN '9' AND SAVE YOUR '10s' FOR SOMETHING TRULY INGENIOUS, OK?
  66. amyb.
    Jul 3, 2007
    10
    great drama
  67. JessW
    Aug 8, 2007
    10
    This is the singlemost greatest album I've ever heard. I don't know how anyone can call it a "rip off" of Greenday, Sgt Pepper's, Queen etc. The only thing connecting The Black Parade to any other band would be lyrics. The day The Black Parade came out was the day i bought it. It was a gamble to do this sort of thing and it paid off. The different genres of rock expressed This is the singlemost greatest album I've ever heard. I don't know how anyone can call it a "rip off" of Greenday, Sgt Pepper's, Queen etc. The only thing connecting The Black Parade to any other band would be lyrics. The day The Black Parade came out was the day i bought it. It was a gamble to do this sort of thing and it paid off. The different genres of rock expressed in this album are a first for My Chemical Romance as Three Cheers and Bullets didn't do, but were still great albums btw. This wold be my second favourite album of 06/forever… Expand
  68. [Anonymous]
    Nov 18, 2006
    10
    Gerard Way has to be one of the best vocal/lyrical masters of his generation at the present moment. At only 52 minutes this album really left me wanting more. Truly amazing, this has completely blown MCR out of the water and into the stratosphere I just hope they go on to be bigger and better. This has eclypsed Bullets and Three Cheers combined, now we can only wait for the next chapter Gerard Way has to be one of the best vocal/lyrical masters of his generation at the present moment. At only 52 minutes this album really left me wanting more. Truly amazing, this has completely blown MCR out of the water and into the stratosphere I just hope they go on to be bigger and better. This has eclypsed Bullets and Three Cheers combined, now we can only wait for the next chapter in this amazing story of MCR.… Expand
  69. justind
    Nov 28, 2006
    10
    Welcome to the black paraide( cant spell) rocks
  70. AngelaR
    Nov 30, 2006
    10
    HEy wats up people!!!!!!! this ablum is truly one of the highly most best ablum of the years i hope it stays like that all of those fag bands like panic@thedisco and others sorry dont like panic MCR kicks ass. so fu** off haters
  71. darryr
    Dec 1, 2006
    10
    like all the songs
  72. ...
    Dec 2, 2006
    8
    then why the HELL are you listenin to it!!!!
  73. ArielleH
    Oct 23, 2006
    10
    Download: House of Wolves you better run like the devel cuz theyre never gonna leave you alone...
  74. TandyR
    Oct 23, 2006
    10
    Its so good!
  75. JoshuaR
    Dec 3, 2006
    10
    Undeniably a solid piece of rock from the continuously slandered band MCR. Call them emo, call them what you will, but this album will disprove it all. They're not whining anymore, they're not talking about a suicide in a happy manner (though Headfirst for Halos is a funny song for that reason). A rock-opera concept album about the death of a young man in his hospital bed, both Undeniably a solid piece of rock from the continuously slandered band MCR. Call them emo, call them what you will, but this album will disprove it all. They're not whining anymore, they're not talking about a suicide in a happy manner (though Headfirst for Halos is a funny song for that reason). A rock-opera concept album about the death of a young man in his hospital bed, both tragic and attention grabbing, starting off with the Pink Floyd's The Wall inspired "The End" ending at the big chorused grand finale "Famous Last Words". Every track will only make you love this band more. Incoporating everything from their signature rock on "Dead" , "House of Wolves" or "This Is How I Disappear" to the lighter songs like "Cancer" (their first piano and drums only song) or the current single "Welcome to the Black Parade" (starting off slow with the intro that basically anybody who listens to radio knows by now escalating into a full out rock song influences of Green Day in some parts complete with horns backing in final climatic chorus) and the slower "Disenchanted". The only way to hate this album, would be to hate anything that people have related in any way shape or form with emo, which in itself is retarded due to the fact that emo means simply emotional, and what music isn't emotional. The only music that isn't emotional is the coporate rock music manufactured in it's entirety to sell big, and this band is completely true to their selves.… Expand
  76. DaywalkerB
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    This album is perhaps the best alt-rock album in the last 8 years!
  77. yulia
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    best album
  78. JohnD
    Oct 24, 2006
    7
    It's likeable and fun. Doesn't deserve a 9, nor does it deserve a 2.
  79. FrankT
    Oct 25, 2006
    10
    I don't want to like MCR, and I've never been moved to listen to them, but I gave "Welcome to the Black Parade" a spin and was floored. Bought the record and it's really impressive. Just a GREAT album.
  80. EnriqueR
    Oct 25, 2006
    10
    Wow! An excellent album by My Chemical Romance! It's pure rock n roll from the first to the last song! It must be the best record of the year for sure...and Liza Minelli sings on "Mama"! No more words... Simply great...
  81. JesseS
    Oct 25, 2006
    10
    What a surprise--I barely noticed this band before. Exhileratingly creepy. Negative reviews tend to snub theatricality. Like there's something very uncool about it. Maybe there is.
  82. DeanL
    Oct 25, 2006
    9
    This is the album Green Day SHOULD have made...
  83. CollieF
    Oct 27, 2006
    10
    very good disc. i am still baffled why people call them emo.
  84. VivienneM
    Oct 29, 2006
    10
    Rock out with all the grandness of the 70's mixed with the emotional remedy of the best of what this millennium has yet to offer. The Black Parade is an amazing piece of work by musicians who admittedly borrowed from some of the greatest of all time, and mixed that with enough of My Chemical Romance (anthem anyone?) to give us one of the best albums of 2006. It is fun, well written, Rock out with all the grandness of the 70's mixed with the emotional remedy of the best of what this millennium has yet to offer. The Black Parade is an amazing piece of work by musicians who admittedly borrowed from some of the greatest of all time, and mixed that with enough of My Chemical Romance (anthem anyone?) to give us one of the best albums of 2006. It is fun, well written, perfromed and produced.… Expand
  85. PeteS
    Oct 30, 2006
    8
    Not as good as "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge", but still a great album once it gets stuck in your head. Best tracks: "How I Disappear" and "House of Wolves".
  86. RyanG
    Jan 2, 2007
    8
    When I was at Hot Topic, I really had low hopes for this album due to the other ones. To my suprise, I was suprised! I enjoyed ALMOST every song, except House of Wolves
  87. ShainaB
    Jan 20, 2007
    10
    The Black Parade is a great CD! I love how there is a story told throughout the CD. I can listen to the CD all day!
  88. bettys
    Jan 2, 2007
    10
    this was the best album of 2006!!!
  89. KellyM
    Jan 30, 2007
    9
    At first I didn't want to listen to the album because of how much they have changed since bullets but after I actually convinced myself to do so I was at one relieved. This cd is extremely well crafted, great guitars, gerads voice has gotten much better. This whole album is about death and teaches us not to be afraid of it, that it is a natural part of life and we should enjoy it At first I didn't want to listen to the album because of how much they have changed since bullets but after I actually convinced myself to do so I was at one relieved. This cd is extremely well crafted, great guitars, gerads voice has gotten much better. This whole album is about death and teaches us not to be afraid of it, that it is a natural part of life and we should enjoy it while we have it. We shouldn't count the days we have left because that's no way to live, we should just go and have the best fucking time we can.… Expand
  90. SelC
    Jan 4, 2007
    8
    I love this album but i think they aren't as good as they used to be and their introductions are way to long. Most of the tracks are all good though i love 'Teenagers' and 'The sharpest lives'.
  91. RachelG
    Feb 19, 2007
    10
    Better than American Idiot by Green Day, more intelligent than Fallout Boy, MCR takes you on a nostalgic epic ride, saluting the rock legends of old, while maintaining a fresh, punk originality that could only be done by the death-obsessed New Jersey boys. Gerard Way sounds awesome, the lyrics and themes are poignant, thought-provoking and edgy. Listen especially to "Dead!" for the catchy Better than American Idiot by Green Day, more intelligent than Fallout Boy, MCR takes you on a nostalgic epic ride, saluting the rock legends of old, while maintaining a fresh, punk originality that could only be done by the death-obsessed New Jersey boys. Gerard Way sounds awesome, the lyrics and themes are poignant, thought-provoking and edgy. Listen especially to "Dead!" for the catchy infectious lalalas, "Mama" for some crazy twists such as Liza Minelli's cameo, and Famous Last Words for the much needed positivity on the album--"I am not afraid to keep on living." Who said they were emo?… Expand
  92. SethV
    Mar 19, 2007
    10
    Favorite album of 2006.
  93. theredonesmakemeflyandtheblueonesmakemefall
    Apr 10, 2007
    9
    brilliant though not as gr8 as their previous albums wich r both 10s
  94. HeatherB
    Apr 20, 2007
    9
    I love this album, not as much as their 1st..but its brilliant. Gerards voice is amazing, everything about MCR works perfectly.
  95. a.l.
    Jun 5, 2007
    9
    i love them im a new fan but it brings me tears how much they've changed. i love the morbid lyrics and wild instrimentals of three cheers and bullets. not even kidding im tearing. but tBP is great too. I WILL OVE MCR TO THE END in my last dying breath ill be singing one of their songs.
  96. TAUWANTPE
    Jun 8, 2007
    10
    GOOD album
  97. DavidA
    Jul 26, 2007
    10
    This is a great album it has so much in it. Songs I Recommend: The Sharpest Lives Dead! Welcome To The Black Parade (one of the best) I Don't Love You This Is How I Disappear Mama Cancer Teenagers Famous Last Words Blood these are all great songs, now go buy the album
  98. seanf
    Aug 16, 2007
    10
    Im sick of people trying to compare My chem to classic bands. rate the album for hwat it is...from the into and Dead, a tale is told of life and death. Admittedly, some of the musical performances on the later tracks lack the passion found in "three cheers for sweet revenge (particularly on hang em hig, and i never told you what i did for a living, or even you know what they do to guys Im sick of people trying to compare My chem to classic bands. rate the album for hwat it is...from the into and Dead, a tale is told of life and death. Admittedly, some of the musical performances on the later tracks lack the passion found in "three cheers for sweet revenge (particularly on hang em hig, and i never told you what i did for a living, or even you know what they do to guys like us in prison), but by creating a melodic and overall satisfying album, my chem achieves greatness with the black parade. This album is within my top 50 favorites of all time.… Expand
  99. PJ
    Sep 22, 2007
    10
    Prior to the "Black Parade" single, I had never even heard of My Chemical Romance. Since that early morning last fall I have certainly became a fan. I spent years in choirs and taking voice lessons so I can honestly say that Gerard Way's vocals are exceptional; his use of dissenent chords and the riffs in his voice (highlighted in "I Don't Love You) make the album a masterpiece. Prior to the "Black Parade" single, I had never even heard of My Chemical Romance. Since that early morning last fall I have certainly became a fan. I spent years in choirs and taking voice lessons so I can honestly say that Gerard Way's vocals are exceptional; his use of dissenent chords and the riffs in his voice (highlighted in "I Don't Love You) make the album a masterpiece. I have since listened to many other MCR songs and found that the band is pure genius within this genre of music.… Expand
  100. TaraJ
    Mar 15, 2008
    10
    Magical. Of course, this might not be someone's cup of tea.
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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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