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Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge

by My Chemical Romance

Released: June 08, 2004

Alternative rock, emo, pop-punk, post-hardcore, punk rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

Notably, it was the first album to feature rhythm guitarist Frank Iero on all tracks and the final album with drummer Matt Pelissier, who would later be replaced by Bob Bryar. "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge," the second studio album by American rock band My Chemical Romance, made its impactful debut on June 8, 2004, under Reprise Records. Showcasing a refined and polished sound compared to their earlier release, "I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love," the album marked a significant progression in the band's musical journey.

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The album boasted four hit singles—"I'm Not Okay…

The album boasted four hit singles—"I'm Not Okay (I Promise)," "Helena," "The Ghost of You," and "Thank You for the Venom" (in the United Kingdom)—each contributing to its widespread popularity.

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Thank You for the Venom

The album boasted four hit singles—"I'm Not Okay (I Promise)," "Helena," "The Ghost of You," and "Thank You for the Venom" (in the United Kingdom)—each contributing to its widespread popularity.

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Reception

Receiving widespread acclaim from critics, "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge" emerged as both a critical and commercial success. Achieving platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) within a year of its release, the album solidified My Chemical Romance's position as a leading force in the rock music scene of the early 2000s, selling over three million copies in the United States alone.

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The Complete Album Story

"Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge," the second studio album by American rock band My Chemical Romance, made its impactful debut on June 8, 2004, under Reprise Records. Showcasing a refined and polished sound compared to their earlier release, "I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love," the album marked a significant progression in the band's musical journey. Notably, it was the first album to feature rhythm guitarist Frank Iero on all tracks and the final album with drummer Matt Pelissier, who would later be replaced by Bob Bryar.

Receiving widespread acclaim from critics, "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge" emerged as both a critical and commercial success. The album boasted four hit singles—"I'm Not Okay (I Promise)," "Helena," "The Ghost of You," and "Thank You for the Venom" (in the United Kingdom)—each contributing to its widespread popularity. Achieving platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) within a year of its release, the album solidified My Chemical Romance's position as a leading force in the rock music scene of the early 2000s, selling over three million copies in the United States alone.