I’ve recently started to like Panic! At The Disco and I’m beginning to love them just as much as MCR. I feel really bad about it considering I feel as though MCR have always been there for me, and they’ve got me through so much. But whenever I’m upset now, It’s always Panic! that cheers me up, not MCR.
For me, My Chemical Romance is lost in this story of Danger Days, this story of Killjoys. Where’s the sequel? Frank always agree with all the ideas of Gerard and the same” or” change the style of the band just because it is” happy” with his new life. Honestly? I preferred the Gerard drunk in the past. Your happiness or depression were not forced to now. The band was lost with this story and I miss them already. This is ending with My Chemical Romance. There is one more delivery, that anxiety, that intensity … That’s what I miss. That was the hallmark of the band. Frank is no longer the same for some time, since 2008, more or less. Gerard makes a point to rub in the face of the world his” redemption”, rub in the face of the world that his wonderful wife did what it is today. Mikey is neutral in all this. Ray is the only one there all day trying to save the band. Gerard also tries to himself, but sometimes he goes astray. What will be the band? I really do not know. I hope I am wrong and hope they fall in real (which I find very difficult because the words of Frank and Gerard in interviews, show that they are satisfied), do something to save the band.
I feel like people have been making excuses for Gerard’s bad behaviour for too long. Honestly, I’m not bothered that he’s an asshole, it’s the music I fell in love with; it’s disappointing, but it won’t stop me loving them. I just hate that everytime something arises where Gerard’s been cold or rude towards fans, the majority of people are defending him because he’s ‘tired’ or ‘might have had a fight with someone’. I don’t care, because if it weren’t for us, MCR would be nowhere, and although it might be annoying to have to write your name a few times or smile for a picture, it would do him good to remember that we’re half the reason for the success. I know how it sounds, but he owes us that much. The sullen, teenage boy act has gone on too long, and it’s costing him a lot of respect in my eyes.
I’ve heard too many fans say that they would not be able to go on anymore if the band broke up. First of all, Gerard said recently that he is looking forward to the next ten years of MCR so they will be around for a while. Second, the band should not have such a huge responsibility. Imagine what it must feel like to them if they ever read that. They shouldn’t have to feel responsible for their fans’ lives. Three- they’re here to help save you through their music, not to be your personal counselor. If you are so depressed that you feel this way, get some help!
And I’m not saying this to be mean or judgemental, I just really think that lots of fans have to be more responsible for their own mental state by going to a counselor and not just expecting MCR to magically cure them. I have depression too.
They’ve inspired me to follow my dreams. They give me hope all my favorite bands do. Bit I don’t really know the people who are singing away my problems, so I don’t know if they give me false hope or real hope…and I don’t want to know.
I disagree with you when you said that the band is falling apart. Ray isn’t under-appreciated, he’s a truly gifted man and many people care about him. Gerard isn’t letting fame grow inside his head, I think he’s super excited about the whole being a parent experience, though it’s been two years. Mikey isn’t getting better because the band is falling apart, he’s getting better because he is dealing with his fears better than before. And Frank isn’t upset at all, they are happy. And I love and miss Bob very much, but he didn’t leave the band because he didn’t like them anymore, it’s because he just didn’t like the bands decision and also because of his wrist problems, I guess. It’s ok to think that your favorite band is falling apart because of this or that, but we can’t lose hope, because MCR is a strong band that’s constantly changing and growing and we just need to believe in them and to give them all the support they’ve been giving us. Keep the faith, kiddo.