Vital vinyl: Why My Chemical Romance's second LP still hits like a kiss with a fist
Paul Jones
STACK Editor-in-Chief
20 years on, the pop-punk diamond from Gerard Way and his band of emo boys remains a stirring, explosive tale of love and loss.
At a glance
Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, initially released in June 2004, is available on vinyl now
Produced by one of the biggest names in metal, the album continues to guide the alt-rock and pop-punk scenes
With an opening one-two of Helena and Give ’Em Hell Kid, you could be forgiven for expecting the tempo to draw breath and take stock.
But no, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge is an exceptional, unrelenting assault of melodic punk.
Having Motörhead producer Howard Benson at the desk undoubtedly provides the necessary propellent – the production here is top shelf. The sophomore album delivers banger after banger, including the popular I’m Not Okay (I Promise) and Ghost of You, with themes of love, loss, and murder providing a compelling narrative that implores the listener to follow.
Three Cheers has proved to be a hugely influential long player.
TOP TRACK: Ghost of You
FAST FACT: The 1928 René Magritte painting “The Lovers” inspired the album cover art.
salute the story of sweet revenge from my chemical romance
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