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Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge by My Chemical Romance is a fierce and emotionally charged album that helped define the sound of early 2000s emo and post-hardcore. Released in 2004, it's a concept-driven record that blends dark theatrical storytelling with punchy, energetic instrumentation. Tracks like Helena and I'm Not Okay (I Promise) combine catchy hooks with raw vulnerability, while Ghost of You and The Jetset Life Is Gonna Kill You showcase the band’s ability to balance soaring melodies with themes of loss, love, and vengeance. Gerard Way’s passionate vocals, combined with gritty guitars and thunderous drums, create an intense listening experience that still resonates today. It's a bold, unforgettable album that cemented My Chemical Romance’s place in alt-rock history.
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Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge is the second studio album by American rock band My Chemical Romance. It was released on June 8, 2004 in the United States and on June 21, 2004 in the United Kingdom through Reprise Records. The album marked a significant shift in the band’s sound, combining elements of punk, emo, and alternative rock with a theatrical, narrative style. It was recorded at Bay 7 Studios and Sparky Dark Studio in Los Angeles, California. Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge was produced by Howard Benson, who helped refine the band’s raw energy into a more polished and accessible form while maintaining their emotional intensity. It was a commercial success, reaching No. 28 on the US Billboard 200 and No.34 on the UK Albums Chart. The album is widely considered a defining release of the 2000s emo and post-hardcore scenes and includes hit singles such as "Helena", "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)", and "The Ghost of You".
Tracklisting
- Helena
- Give 'Em Hell, Kid
- To the End
- You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison
- I'm Not Okay (I Promise)
- The Ghost of You
- The Jetset Life Is Gonna Kill You
- Interlude
- Thank You for the Venom
- Hang 'Em High
- It's Not a Fashion Statement, It's a Deathwish
- Cemetery Drive
- I Never Told You What I Do for a Living