I do enjoy a lot of pop-punk from it's golden age in the 2000s, but MCR is one of those bands that I've never really given a chance. Not really for any specific reason, other than I've just figured they wouldn't really appeal to me as much. I don't really see myself ever becoming a fan, but I have for a while now been meaning to give The Black Parade a listen since it has such a high reputation and I do really like Welcome to the Black Parade. This album did actually surprise me in a lot of ... read more
I hate to say it, but I am very disappointed here. I don't really know too much about QOTSA, but I figured I'd give this album a shot considering how universally praised it is and also that it was recommended to me by a friend. I found it to be not without it's positives, but overall a kind of boring listen for me.
The concept here is that the album is supposed to reflect a drive through the California desert, hence the random radio station interludes. I actually like this concept fairly ... read more