By now MCR had received some attention and a fan base was growing steadily.

After signing with a major label MCR released their second album called Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge in 2004. Even though it did not reach a high spot in any of the major charts Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge went platinum.

Four singles were released: Thank You For The Venom, I’m Not Okay (I Promise), which were released within 5 weeks apart, Helena and The Ghost Of You. Only I’m Not Okay (I Promise) and The Ghost Of You made it into the Top Ten of the US charts.

Overall, this album received good critics and virtually marks their breakthrough. The choice of singles is good but I would have replaced The Ghost Of You with The Jetset Life Is Gonna Kill You.

I still feel that this album is a step backwards, artistically speaking. Their music has become simpler. Matt Pelissier still shows his exceptional skills on occasions but he is taking it much easier and both guitars don’t thrill me in the least anymore.

The tunes are catchier than those on their debut album, which is to appease the masses, read potential buyers, rather than bringing their own style to the audience. MCR has become a part of the masses instead of standing out from the masses.

On their debut album MCR seemed to know what they want to sound like. On Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge they seem to know what they have to sound  like…..in order to attain the riches of the pop world.

One month after the release of Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, and still four month before the release of the first single thereof, MCR decided to part ways with Matt Pelissier. A band that’s gone from very talented to very average relieved their best musician of his duties. That can only mean one thing for the quality of their next album…..

31-01-2009, 23:11 Geschreven door music_critic