My Chemical Romance’s ‘The Black Parade’ at 20: Every Track Ranked
In honor of the classic emo album receiving a 20th anniversary reissue — and now topping the Billboard 200 for the first time — we rank all 18 tracks on its deluxe edition.
Twenty years have passed since My Chemical Romance released their iconic album, The Black Parade, and it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of fans. The album, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 upon its initial release on October 23, 2006, has finally claimed the top spot on the chart, marking a significant milestone in the band's career.
This week, My Chemical Romance released the 20th anniversary deluxe edition of The Black Parade, which has propelled the album to the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200. The set, which also includes four additional B-sides from the 2026 re-release, has earned the band new fans and solidified its status as one of the most resonant rock albums since Nirvana's Nevermind.
The Black Parade was initially recorded in Los Angeles' haunted Paramour Mansion with producer Rob Cavallo, following the band's successful 2004 breakthrough album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. The album was recorded by Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Frank Iero, Ray Toro, and Bob Bryar, who were still relatively unknown at the time, having played Warped Tour with Fall Out Boy and opened for Green Day on their tour of American Idiot.
Each track on The Black Parade holds a special place in the band's legacy, and fans have long debated the order in which they should be ranked. Our ranking of the 14 original tracks, along with the four additional B-sides included on the 2026 re-release, aims to provide a fresh perspective on the album's enduring appeal.
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