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'Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys' is the first studio album from My Chemical Romance since 2006's 'The Black Parade' and was produced by new Warner Bros. Records Chairman Rob Cavallo, who produced 'The Black Parade' as well as albums by Dave Matthews Band, Jawbreaker, and The Goo Goo Dolls, among many others.
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55 of 65 people found the following review helpful
By D Town
Format:Audio CD
My Chemical Romance (MCR) is definitely my favorite current (still together and making albums) band. While not a long time follower I checked them out after hearing Welcome to the Black Parade on the radio in a diner while on vacation. I liked the song so much I remembered some of the lyrics to look it up when I got home. Needless to say I love The Black Parade and Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge. I do like a few songs off of their first LP, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, but it wouldn't have hooked me like their other two albums.
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is MCR's first album in four years and has been highly anticipated by fans. I can honestly say I like the direction that they're headed here with a lighter tone than the past three albums. Those are excellent albums and I still love listening to them but I'm really glad they've changed things up some. I'll go through the track listing and give my personal opinion of each track. Note that I'm no critic and these are just my own feelings on each of the songs. Tracks 1, 7 and 14 are Dr. Death Defying talking so no ratings for those.
Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na) - 3/5 stars. The first single and the song that most of us heard first as well. It's a pretty straight forward rocker with a chorus that just begs to be sung along with. I wasn't crazy about it at first but it's grown on me a little.
Bulletproof Heart - 5/5 stars. A superb track that I loved the first time I heard it. I wouldn't call it a power ballad but it's not far off. Carries a fantastic chorus that really showcases Gerard Way's voice.
Sing - 4/5 stars. Another song I that has grown on me since my first listen. A slower tune that's different from anything else I've heard before from MCR. I love the strong bass line along with Way's soaring vocals during the chorus's. Some critics have made comparisons to Aerosmith's "Dream On" but I don't see it.
Planetary (GO!) - 3/5 stars. Way had gone on record saying that he wanted this song to get people to dance and I think he'll have no problem accomplishing that. Definitely makes you want to jump up and down.
The Only Hope For Me Is You - 5/5 stars. Like Bulletproof Heart I loved this one the first time I heard it as well. The slow and beautiful intro reminded me a little of The Beatles "Across the Universe" till it blasts into a hard hitting techno beat and then to a [...]rocker during the chorus.
Party Poison - 2/5 stars. Pretty straight forward punk rocker. No soaring vocals or catchy chorus's here. Not one of my favorites.
Save Yourself, I'll Hold Them Back - 5/5 stars. My favorite on the album. This totally awesome song reminds me of a classic 80's arena rocker with a chorus as incredible as Famous Last Words from their last album.
S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W - 4/5 stars. Influences from Led Zeppelin and Sgt Pepper era Beatles are certainly present here. Gerard's voice is distored in an almost dreamlike way. Very psychedelic indeed.
Summertime - 4/5 stars. The Cure's influence can definitely be heard on this beautiful ballad. The instumental solo is wonderfully uplifting. The first time I heard I couldn't believe MCR had wrote this. You could just pluck this beauty out a Billboard list from the 80's.
DESTROYA - 4/5 stars. An incredible drum beat punctuates this song. Much faster with a Beastie Boy meets Rage Against The Machine sound. While driving I just want to pound on my steering wheel to the beat of this tune.
The Kids From Yesterday - 4/5 stars. I feel a little U2 in this one. Another slower song that makes me just want to sing along. And you gotta love that cowbell!
Vampire Money - 2/5 stars. I've heard a lot of people who have voiced their love for this one but I just couldn't get into it. Like Party Poison this one's feels like a punk rocker as well.
Well, that's the album and my feelings on it. I have heard the two B-Sides, We Don't Need Another Song About California and Zero Percent, that were released around this album. I really like We Don't Need Another Song About California and felt that it should have been included on the album. Zero Percent wasn't bad either but can see why it was cut. Definitely felt like a throwback to their earlier stuff.
I said in my title that variety was what made The Beatles so great and I feel that MCR has pulled off something that many bands try and don't succeed at. It's hard to write outside of your niche and be successful at it. While many may argue that MCR hasn't done anything new please remember that The Beatles had also been influenced by other music when writing many of the songs that have been embedded into our brains.
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is MCR's first album in four years and has been highly anticipated by fans. I can honestly say I like the direction that they're headed here with a lighter tone than the past three albums. Those are excellent albums and I still love listening to them but I'm really glad they've changed things up some. I'll go through the track listing and give my personal opinion of each track. Note that I'm no critic and these are just my own feelings on each of the songs. Tracks 1, 7 and 14 are Dr. Death Defying talking so no ratings for those.
Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na) - 3/5 stars. The first single and the song that most of us heard first as well. It's a pretty straight forward rocker with a chorus that just begs to be sung along with. I wasn't crazy about it at first but it's grown on me a little.
Bulletproof Heart - 5/5 stars. A superb track that I loved the first time I heard it. I wouldn't call it a power ballad but it's not far off. Carries a fantastic chorus that really showcases Gerard Way's voice.
Sing - 4/5 stars. Another song I that has grown on me since my first listen. A slower tune that's different from anything else I've heard before from MCR. I love the strong bass line along with Way's soaring vocals during the chorus's. Some critics have made comparisons to Aerosmith's "Dream On" but I don't see it.
Planetary (GO!) - 3/5 stars. Way had gone on record saying that he wanted this song to get people to dance and I think he'll have no problem accomplishing that. Definitely makes you want to jump up and down.
The Only Hope For Me Is You - 5/5 stars. Like Bulletproof Heart I loved this one the first time I heard it as well. The slow and beautiful intro reminded me a little of The Beatles "Across the Universe" till it blasts into a hard hitting techno beat and then to a [...]rocker during the chorus.
Party Poison - 2/5 stars. Pretty straight forward punk rocker. No soaring vocals or catchy chorus's here. Not one of my favorites.
Save Yourself, I'll Hold Them Back - 5/5 stars. My favorite on the album. This totally awesome song reminds me of a classic 80's arena rocker with a chorus as incredible as Famous Last Words from their last album.
S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W - 4/5 stars. Influences from Led Zeppelin and Sgt Pepper era Beatles are certainly present here. Gerard's voice is distored in an almost dreamlike way. Very psychedelic indeed.
Summertime - 4/5 stars. The Cure's influence can definitely be heard on this beautiful ballad. The instumental solo is wonderfully uplifting. The first time I heard I couldn't believe MCR had wrote this. You could just pluck this beauty out a Billboard list from the 80's.
DESTROYA - 4/5 stars. An incredible drum beat punctuates this song. Much faster with a Beastie Boy meets Rage Against The Machine sound. While driving I just want to pound on my steering wheel to the beat of this tune.
The Kids From Yesterday - 4/5 stars. I feel a little U2 in this one. Another slower song that makes me just want to sing along. And you gotta love that cowbell!
Vampire Money - 2/5 stars. I've heard a lot of people who have voiced their love for this one but I just couldn't get into it. Like Party Poison this one's feels like a punk rocker as well.
Well, that's the album and my feelings on it. I have heard the two B-Sides, We Don't Need Another Song About California and Zero Percent, that were released around this album. I really like We Don't Need Another Song About California and felt that it should have been included on the album. Zero Percent wasn't bad either but can see why it was cut. Definitely felt like a throwback to their earlier stuff.
I said in my title that variety was what made The Beatles so great and I feel that MCR has pulled off something that many bands try and don't succeed at. It's hard to write outside of your niche and be successful at it. While many may argue that MCR hasn't done anything new please remember that The Beatles had also been influenced by other music when writing many of the songs that have been embedded into our brains.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Bubbakja
Format:MP3 Music
One thing you can't say about My Chemical Romance is they stick with a successful song form, they keep innovating. The first couple songs are a throwback to classic MCR from their first two albums. The next few are an amazing mix of rock and synth, like an 80's powerhouse, but modern. They do a killer job of implementing synth, I dont traditionally enjoy synth in rock music, but they pull it off beautifully.
After 3 or 4 songs its back to more rock music and then they end it with a killer rock anthem. This album continues their all killer no filler tradition. If you like MCR or rock buy this immediately.
After 3 or 4 songs its back to more rock music and then they end it with a killer rock anthem. This album continues their all killer no filler tradition. If you like MCR or rock buy this immediately.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music
I've heard people make the argument that MCR's previous albums all embrace different styles. Why, then, should fans dislike a new album which similarly embraces a new style?
The ocean between Danger Days dwarfs the creek between Three Cheers and Black Parade. Danger Days feels generic. Gone is the edgy atmosphere that permeated both albums. Instead, we get ballads, punk, and arena rock. In fact, Danger Days reminds me of what happened to Linkin Park (regardless of what you think of them). They forgot about the signature style that brought them to prominence and have subsequently lost any relevance. The comparison is even more apt because both bands are known for emo-ish lyrics and a younger fanbase dealing with issues like break-ups,suicide, or both at once. Music critics love to lampoon this sub-genre- perhaps both bands felt pressure and desire to step into more respectable musical climates. Well, fine, sing about ponies if you want to, but don't abandon your amazing sound!
That's not to say all of the cuts are bad. Na Na Na, Bulletproof Heart, and The Only Hope for Me Is You all feel like MCR- especially the former. And the rest are ok- they might be good tracks on a more boring band's album. U2 maybe? But not for MCR. What's worse, most of the tracks don't showcase Gerard Way's unique vocals. His intonation is the lifeblood of the band, and the production of the album largely obscures it.
I know the album has largely been a success, but here's hoping MCR returns to more familiar territory in the future.
The ocean between Danger Days dwarfs the creek between Three Cheers and Black Parade. Danger Days feels generic. Gone is the edgy atmosphere that permeated both albums. Instead, we get ballads, punk, and arena rock. In fact, Danger Days reminds me of what happened to Linkin Park (regardless of what you think of them). They forgot about the signature style that brought them to prominence and have subsequently lost any relevance. The comparison is even more apt because both bands are known for emo-ish lyrics and a younger fanbase dealing with issues like break-ups,suicide, or both at once. Music critics love to lampoon this sub-genre- perhaps both bands felt pressure and desire to step into more respectable musical climates. Well, fine, sing about ponies if you want to, but don't abandon your amazing sound!
That's not to say all of the cuts are bad. Na Na Na, Bulletproof Heart, and The Only Hope for Me Is You all feel like MCR- especially the former. And the rest are ok- they might be good tracks on a more boring band's album. U2 maybe? But not for MCR. What's worse, most of the tracks don't showcase Gerard Way's unique vocals. His intonation is the lifeblood of the band, and the production of the album largely obscures it.
I know the album has largely been a success, but here's hoping MCR returns to more familiar territory in the future.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
plays it nonstop
my kids play this everytime the door to her room closes for me time she calls it I think they are way to rowdy but ok its for kids
Published 16 days ago by Edgar A. Norris
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This Album is once again a piece of art from My Chemical Romance, i listen to it on almost a daily basis! Not as hardcore as their other stuff but still amazing.
Published 27 days ago by maya sharp
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not their best.
Just can't get into it. Black Parade and Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge were much better. Not one that will be remembered.
Published 1 month ago by Scottgui
5.0 out of 5 stars
Danger Days
Danger Days is the album I waited for four years for. It's no Black Parade they even said themselves they would never top The Black Parade but they came so close. Read more
Published 1 month ago by NumberFive
4.0 out of 5 stars
i liked it because it has to be the best i've heard from them
this my chemical romance cd is the most rocking one i own , i like my chemical romance and listening to this cd it isn't depressing as the other ones this one rocks and i find... Read more
Published 1 month ago by madeline russell
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not their best, but was still enjoyed their continued evolution!
As always My Chemical Romance delivered an awesome album that changed their sounds & had them experiment more than ever before! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sara
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album!!
Right price - right item!! The ease of being able to download the song and listen to it immediately is the main reason I use Amazon.
Published 2 months ago by Donald Alford
5.0 out of 5 stars
track 1
Look alive, Sunshine. 109 on the sky live, but the pigs won't quit. It's me, Dr. Death Defy. I'll be your surgeon, your proctor, your helicopter...
Published 2 months ago by Rae
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superior album
MCR's albums keep getting better and the sound keeps changing for the better. (I also recommend Conventional Weapons -- titled: Number One ... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. MCRACKAN
5.0 out of 5 stars
SO GOOD
MCR will always have a place in my heart, fellow killjoys. The fanfiction entries on the website can be a tearjerker with the album, they make a hellva story you should check out.
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