1. Look Alive, Sunshine- (spoken word so no rating) Our surgeon, proctor and helicopter (also known as Dr Death Defying) Throws us straight into the world of the Killjoys. An empowering start really does lead you to believe that the future IS bulletproof!
2. Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)- 10/10 This high octane beast of a tune launches us headfirst into Danger Days, Pelting guitars, urgent lyrics, so much to take in in just one song. It gives a strong start to the album, giving us a taste of the direction MCR have taken. The chanting 'NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA's in the background of the chorus are just begging to be sung along to, and sing along to them I do!!! When you actually listen to the lyrics, there's some really deep stuff. Talking about looking outward at the world, pop cultures etc, this song has taken MCR to another level. If you haven't heard it yet A-where have you been? and B-you wont be disappointed!
3. Bulletproof Heart- 10/10. don't let The very techno start to this song fool you, as soon as that guitar riff breaks in, you will see this is anything but a synthetic song. Gerard's vocals on this song are some of the strongest I have ever heard, and its just such a feel good song. A definite crowd pleaser, i cant wait to jump around to this one at an MCR show. The lyrics seem to mostly talk about escape and running away, but the strength of the song stops it from slipping into the depressing category. Definitely a future single, this one is bound to be a seller. And believe me, it WILL be stuck in your head for the rest of eternity!!!
4. SING- 10/10. An empowering song where we are instructed to 'be what tomorrow needs' it seems to me to be a song about rebelling, fighting against oppression, and most of all, carrying on no matter what. It's about not caring what people think of you as we have to 'sing it out for the ones that'll hate your guts'. This now single was always destined to be big, with its sing along chorus that will lift the roof off concert halls around the world. The word sing isn't just about singing, its about expression. The very punk breakdown of short rebelious lines is bound to whip anyone killjoys worldwide into a frenzy. One of the most sing-along songs of the album, it is again one of my favourites. When you listen to it you can hear the emotion in Gerard's voice makes you think that he really does believe in us!!!
5. Planetary (GO!)- 10/10. They did it. My Chemical Romance pulled off a dance song. And boy did they do it well. I cant help but smile at this one!!! The thumping four-to-the-floor base line will get even the most lethargic crowd out of their seats, and the sheer power is incredible. Gerard's 'velocity starts to make you sweat' and the second verse is just so catchy, it really makes me wish I was American so I sound that cool when I sing that part!!! As the band described it, yes, its a dance song, but its a dance song with a vendetta!!! It's very much a party at the end of the world type of song, and it had me jumping around my living room like a complete idiot earlier, and i think i will continue to make me dance like a loon for the rest of my life!!!
6. The only hope for me is you- 9/10. When it starts, this song seems like it might be quite a swooping, slow, almost lament of a song, but when those synths blast in, it totally changes. Some of the strongest lyrics in the whole album, this is such a deep song that it takes a few listens before you can completely appreciate the depth. The chorus screams out and makes you stop and listen. its pay-off line 'because the only hope for me is you alone' means so much to me, for personal reasons, but also its so god dam,n catchy that you will not be able to remove this one from your brain... ever!!!
7. Jet star and The Kobra Kid/Traffic Report- (spoken word so no rating). Dr D contacts us with 'bad news from the zones'. We are instructed to 'keep your boots tight, keep your gun close, and die with your mask on if you've got to' really summing up what life is like for us killjoys.
8. Party Poison- 9.5/10. Another fairly dancy song, even though Gerard does tell us 'this ain't a party, get off the dance floor'!!! I'm not quite sure about the Japanese rambling at parts, but the rest is perfect. It almost feels like Gerard is instructing the Killjoys, encouraging them, advising them. I think it is sort of talking about selling out, telling us to keep our 'famous frieds'. I think its saying that we just wanna rock and 'kick out the jams', it isn't about how big you get. Another sing-along song that will definitely have the concert halls thumping. The way Gerard says 'floor' really hits me at points... its just so cool!!! A real jumper that will have the mosh pit bouncing!
9. Save yourself, I'll hold them back- 9/10. One of the cleverest lyrics i have possible ever heard is present in this song, 'we can live forever if you've got the time'. There are some good old Na's at the start, and i mean, when can you have too many Na's? It's a declaration which reminds me oddly of Def Leppard. Not my favourite of the album, but still an amazing song, it has enough power to keep itself from burning out, and I have to admit, the guitar solo does kick ass (nice one Toro!).
10.S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W- 10/10. This was probably the song I was most excited about hearing from all the reviews of it i had read. It has such a falsely Happy vibe about it which fits the lyrics. I wasn't sure for a start, but now It has definitely grown on me. The melody almost makes you think of a child's song/nursery rhyme, but the lyrics are anything but juvenile. I think scarecrow has something to do with nuclear weapons, as words like 'fallout' are mentioned. It is quite a touching song about protecting someone you love from something even if you are the one that needs protecting. The little bridge where all we are left with is a guitar effectively grabs your attention before we are thrown into a short but fitting guitar solo. I was looking forward to hearing this song, and It wasn't a let down at all.
11. Summertime- 10000000000000000000000000000/10. I'm not even exaggerating, this is
12. DESTROYA- 9.5/10. Another grower. The first time i just couldn't get into it, but after about the 3rd time, i actually got it. I saw how it fit in the album, I saw how the words fit the tune, and something just clicked. It is totally amazing!!! With the outcry of 'I BELIEVE WE'RE THE ENEMY!' It is empowering and a very strong song. I don't think this is the actual meaning, but it almost makes me think this is a reaction to peoples perception to MCR and their fans. 'they don't believe in us' its like gerar5d is telling us that you shouldn't give a f**k about peoples opinions. So many elements come together in this song, the heavy bass line is mesmerising (yes, i am a bassist), and it just captures the total heart and soul of this band. A stunning song that will come in handy if ever we have to battle against the daily mail again! What will they say this time? "No children are safe from the upbeat rainbow coloured killjoys"? I don't know, but knowing the way the world works, they'll find something to complain about!!!
13. The kids from yesterday- 9/10. A song full of heart, and from the way they have talked about it in interviews, I have a feeling this could be one of the bands favourites. I think this will be a great live song, I can almost hear a huge crowd of killjoys screaming 'we are the kids from yesterday!!!". Quite a reminiscent song, 'you only hear the music when your heart begins to break' is such a strong line that you cant help but love this song. I think this one really subtly but amazingly uses the electric elements that MCR have added to their repetior.
14. Goodnite, Dr Death- (spoken word so no rating). Dr Death signs on, in an quite morbid way. He tells us he has to start running now. 'so remember, even if your dusted, you may be gone, but out here in the desert, your shadow lives on without you'. Im kinda sad we never hear exactly what happens to Dr D... I just hope he comes out the other end alive!!! Then, the track goes into the american national anthem, quite ironic seeing as this is set when america isnt really much of a nation anymore!!! Let me warn you, the loud noise at the end will slightly hurt your ears if your anything like me!!!
15. Vampire Money- 10/10. I love it. As an ex twi-hard, twi-tard, whatever you wanna call twilight fans, this song really makes me laugh. It starts off in total ballroon blitz style, checking is ray is ready? 'yea!', how 'bout you frank ? 'ohh im there baby!', how 'bout you Mikey? 'm'fucking ready!' just makes me smile. They all sound so over the top, and different, and yet the same, and generally just so awsome!!! The song was written when MCR were asked to write a song for the twilight saga, and not being fans themselves, they rufsed, not wanting to sell out for any of the 'vampire money'. we all know that vampires 'sparkle like bowie in the morning sun' but its just the way Gerard says it that is so amazing!! It is just so 12-bar-blues that its actually perfect. 'pills dont help but it sure is funny, gimme gimme some of that vampire money come on!!!'. I actually can't believe they pulled this one off, but they did. It's an amazing end to the album, truly showing us that they bhavemt sold out!!
Rating:
Look alive, sunshine- N/A
Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)- 10/10
Bulletproof heart- 10/10
SING- 10/10
Planetary (GO!)- 10/10
The only hope for me is you- 9/10
Jet star and The Kobra kis/Traffic report- N/A
Party Poison- 9.5/10
Save yourself, I'll hold them back- 9/10
S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W- 10/10
Summertime- 10/10 (<--- that's if i have to stick to 10 XD)
DESTROYA- 9.5/10
The kids from yesterday- 9/10
Goodnite, Dr Death- N/A
Vampire money- 10/10
OVERALL RATING= 116/120 (*****)
Overall, Danger Days: The true lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is a BEAST of an album! I have to say there are no weak songs,which i dont think ive ever experienced in an album, even with previous MCR offerings!!It has made today one of the best days ever, and I cannot wait for them to tour the UK so I can finally exoerience a live MCR show.
Im off the go and spread the word of the killjoys to everyone i know (which translated means - LETS GO ANNOY THE HELL OUT OF EVERYONE BY BABBLING ABOUT MCR XD)
keep running killjoys, and die with your mask on if you have to
over and out
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