My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade Album

The Black Parade album is from another great New Jersey-bred band, My Chemical Romance, that is able to blend pop, rock and punk in a way that is completely theatrical, way over the top and almost psychotic. The group's songs evince an obsession with the morbid topic of death and dying, but this is also laced with some nice melodies that bring a certain amount of spirit and lightness to the proceedings. A highlight is the first single "Welcome to the Black Parade," which showcases the band's signature sound: loud, melodic, and anthemic...