Immortal Music is nine years old, and I've actually been doing reviews for about ten and a half, technically speaking. Not all of them have made it to the internet, and that's probably for the better in all honesty. But with that in mind, due to how long its been, my opinions have changed on some albums. Some I hated back in the day, I love now, and some that I was borderline obsessed with now fall to the way side for me.
Lately I've reconnected with some friends who share my love of music, and in all honesty, I think that's exactly what I needed in my life. One topic that has come up frequently with them is My Chemical Romance. One day we got on the topic of their last album, Danger Days: The True Lives of The Fabulous Killjoys. As you can tell by the title, I wanted to revisit this album, because I solidly remember listening to that album for the first time and being very disappointed in it. This album is about to have its TEN YEAR anniversary. Please let that sink in. Also please tell me that shocked someone else as much as it is still shocking me. I had a hard time finding my original review, in the depths of the website, then had my mind completely blown, if that wasn't already obvious. This album came out November 22, 2010. I SOLIDLY thought it was 2012, roughly. As it turns out, I'm just forgetful as fuck, because I originally reviewed the album on June 9, 2011, and I gave it such a crappy review. I gave it a two star rating, started the whole review by saying, "I found Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys to be a huge disappointment. Given, The Black Parade is a hard album to follow, but they could have done ten times better with this one." I also remember verbally saying "If Simple Plan would have done this album, I would have liked it." I actually thought I put it in the the review, I apparently didn't though. I just have one thing to say now....WHAT THE FUCK WAS WRONG WITH ME BACK THEN? Eighteen year old me clearly had zero idea what she was talking about, and it baffles me that this was near the start of my career and yet I still somehow did decently for myself for a while. I digress, excuse me. This is clearly going to be a long one, buckle up. If you've been around for a while, you know I either say very little or way too much. Part of my charm, right? That's what I'm going to keep telling myself. ANYWAY. So I only gave credit to two songs back then were, "Sing" and "The Only Hope For Me Is You." Which I still absolutely love, but my reasonings back then were so plain and basic. I said "Sing" was just catchy -what the fuck was wrong with me? Just catchy? Hell no, its so much more than that, and I'm positive its incredible live. Its basically a song of unity, but I just said it was catchy. Seriously, why didn't anyone call me out on that? "Sing" is still absolutely one of my favorites off of Danger Days, I just apparently have matured in ten years and learned to actually appreciate it for what it was. But I'd also say Destroya is a favorite, and actually for the catchy beat this time, "Planetary (GO!)" as well. I honestly don't think there's a song on the album I don't like now. I do gravitate the most toward "Sing", that I will say. Maybe that's basic, but its genuinely a great song. Is this album my favorite from MCR? No, and frankly, it probably never will be. Is it as awful as I said it was nine years ago? Absolutely not. Its a solid album, and because of its differences from any other work they've ever released, now I'd actually say its a showcase of their true talent. Also if you're wondering, my favorite MCR album is Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. I don't know why I felt like doing this, I just did. I've really been thinking of making this a series, where I revisit old albums I reviewed and seeing how my tastes have changed over the years. There's albums like this one where I'm sure they grew on me, and I went from borderline hating them, to absolutely loving them. Vice versa as well, I'm sure. Phases with music are absolutely a thing. If you guys are interested in that, please actually let me know. Your interactions and encouragement really do impact my motivation to actually write. Also, while you're at it, let me know your thoughts on the Danger Days album? Did you love it from the start, or were you more like me where it had to grow on you? Let me know! You can comment below, over on Facebook, or randomly on Instagram, if you feel so fit.
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