Three cheers for writing essay on My Chemical Romance

I’ve been a fan of My Chemical Romance for more than half my life. Their sophomore album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, literally kept me alive when I was a depressed teenager, and getting to see them live twice in the past couple of months was a highlight of my life.

I wrote about what Three Cheers means to me for 68to05, Hanif Abdurraqib’s music website. I couldn’t be happier because I’m such a fan of his work and I have so much respect for everything the man does. I’m filled with gratitude and the experience has inspired me to consider writing more about other media (not just music) that have been meaningful to me.

In the meantime, enjoy my essay on My Chemical Romance! It’s real, raw, honest, and dark. There are content warnings for mental health stuff and suicidal ideation, so only read if you’re in a good place. <3