before listening to this album i was a fan. after listening to this album i turned into an obsessive fan 4 a whole year. in my opinion i think it's an americian band doing there version of brittish bands with a gothic twist for example the opener The End sounds really pink floyd-ish and the solo in welcome ...... is seriously queen-ish. i think people lie when they sat that they hate this album!!!

I had never even heard of this band until i heard Welcome to the black parade on Kerrang.. I was totally hooked. It has a very Pink Floyd - The wall kind of feel to it and as concept albums go this is terrific.. I would definitely recommend (and have) this album to anybody..

I don't own this album and I don't plan to. I can't stand MCR, but a friend had this and I listened to a few non-single tracks. The band certainly chose the wrong songs to release - their singles are generally so cheesey and corny, but some of the album stuff actually impressed me, proving they can be talented musically. I still don't like Gerard Way's vocals, however. The only song I actually enjoy properly is 'Teenagers'.