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by Matthew Butler

There's something particularly disturbing about songs written by grown men who really should know better than writing music which says 'like, y'know, life, like totally sucks, man'. Black-varnish-nailed sixth-formers no doubt find that this soundtracks their suburbanised bedroom hell, but My Chemical Romance all have stable girlfriends, healthy bank balances and rather nice houses (probably).

Not that it matters though; this is the kind of exhilarating burst of snotty punk that Blink-182 would occasionally moon at us with before their recent demise. A chugging brilliant slice of danceable pop, this almost makes up for the hundreds of whining groups of their ilk who clutter up and stink out the music scene as though someone has forgotten to take the bins out.

Okay so the turbo-angst theme is a teenage goth’s wet dream, (literally perhaps – it's a difficult age after all), but the track has enough energy to soundtrack a Rocky montage and the chorus packs such a large punch it’s hard not to be knocked out. Unfortunately the extras are a demo and live track which are about as exciting as a demo and live track can be, (i.e. not at all), but the A-side is much more than okay (I promise).

  • My Chemical Romance 7 / 10
Words: Matthew Butler

My Chemical Romance - I’m Not Okay (I Promise)

i love this song. purists will hate mfor it, but everything ive heard by them is brilliant. they make up for all those hours of downloading crap from purevolume. i nearly gave up hope.

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AWSOME band live aswell. NOT AS GOOD AS BIFFY CLYRO THOUGH!

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I'm liking this band a lot at the moment. Plus pretending to be vampires instantly gets you 10 cool points.

My Chemical Romance - I’m Not Okay (I Promis

I like that 'Thank You For The Venom' song, but not into this at all otherwise.

My Chemical Romance - I’m Not Okay (I Promis

The video for this song is very good, and i don't mind listenging to it, if only for the vid.
Shame it seems to be on 24/7 on Sky though.

My Chemical Romance - I’m Not Okay (I Promise)

this is seriously one of the worst songs i've ever heard. pity, because their first album had some good tunes on it.

My Chemical Romance - I’m Not Okay (I Promise)

My Chemical Romance are definitely one of my all time favourite bands - i loved them as soon as i heard three cheers for sweet revenge - there's not one bad song on that album. not seen them live yet - but i'll find out on april 9 - i can't wait - i've heard they're awesome! does anyone know when they're releasing helena - i've seen the video on the internet and i thought it was brilliant!

My Chemical Romance - I’m Not Okay (I Promise)

MCR are without a doubt my favourite band. both albums is amazing ive had them for months and never tire of hearing them.
i cant wait to see them at the start of april :)

My Chemical Romance - I’m Not Okay (I Promise)

i have to say my chemical romance totally rock. i heard this singtle at the start of the year and it was absolutly gr8. makes me jump round like a maniac. i rate the album its brilliant. 3 cheers for awesome music....

My Chemical Romance - I’m Not Okay (I Promis

fuckinh hell. even i think these are shite, and i like shit music...

My Chemical Romance - I’m Not Okay (I Promise)

im not a bit fan of them but im lovin the vid for helena!!!

My Chemical Romance - I’m Not Okay (I Promise)

first album was a winner. unfortunately it looks as if theyve gone more fightstar than avenged sevenfold. sigh...

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Fight Star sucks cock and so does avenged sevenfold...but my chemical romance on the other hand are forever inspiring the vampire within me plus they have no trouble bringin' the nerdy-reject out in me....cause...well....I am one.

...if you don't respect them you can...(in the eternally wise words of monty python) "go outside and play hide and go fuck yourself"...ok?
- Ray Toro - Thank you for making solos cool again.




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