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Released 20 years ago

Life on the Murder Scene

My Chemical Romance · 2006

160 min · 38 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · punk

Raw energy and theatricality collide in this high-octane live album capturing the essence of My Chemical Romance's early years.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like emotional peaks
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • raw, unfiltered sonic experience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 21, 2006, 'Life on the Murder Scene' serves as a pivotal live album during My Chemical Romance's ascent after their breakthrough with 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge.' At this point, they were solidifying their place in the emo and alternative rock scenes, showcasing their captivating live performances and gaining a dedicated fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Thank You for the Venom (live from MTV2 2$Bill)".

Disc 1

  • 1 Thank You for the Venom (live from MTV2 2$Bill) Start here 3:49
  • 2 Cemetery Drive (live from MTV2 2$Bill) 3:16
  • 3 Give ’Em Hell, Kid (live from MTV2 2$Bill) 2:20
  • 4 Headfirst for Halos (live at The Starland Ballroom) 2:42
  • 5 Helena (live from AOL Sessions, February 17, 2004) 3:37
  • 6 You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison (live from AOL Sessions, February 17, 2004) 3:11
  • 7 The Ghost of You (live from AOL Sessions, February 17, 2004) 3:26
  • 8 I’m Not Okay (I Promise) (live from AOL Sessions, February 17, 2004) 3:08
  • 9 I Never Told You What I Do for a Living (demo) 3:43
  • 10 Bury Me in Black (demo) 2:37
  • 11 Desert Song 3:50

Disc 2

  • 1 Video Diary 2:01:39

Disc 3

  • 1 I’m Not Okay (I Promise) (live at The Starland Ballroom)
  • 2 Cemetery Drive (live at The Starland Ballroom)
  • 3 Our Lady of Sorrows (live at The Starland Ballroom)
  • 4 Honey This Mirror Isn’t Big Enough for the Two of Us (live at The Starland Ballroom)
  • 5 You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison (live from MTV2 2$Bill)
  • 6 Head First for Halos (live at The Starland Ballroom)
  • 7 The Ghost of You (live from MTV2 2$Bill)
  • 8 Thank You for the Venom (live at The Starland Ballroom)
  • 9 Give ’Em Hell, Kid (live from MTV2 2$Bill)
  • 10 Vampires Will Never Hurt You (live at The Starland Ballroom)
  • 11 Helena (live at The Starland Ballroom)
  • 12 I’m Not Okay (I Promise) (from MTV Discover and Download)
  • 13 I’m Not Okay (I Promise) (from Late Night with Conan O’Brien)
  • 14 Helena (live at AOL Sessions)
  • 15 I’m Not Okay (I Promise) (live at AOL Sessions)
  • 16 The Ghost of You (live at AOL Sessions)
  • 17 You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison (live at AOL Sessions)
  • 18 I’m Not Okay (I Promise) (live at Launch)
  • 19 Helena (live at Launch)
  • 20 I’m Not Okay (I Promise)
  • 21 I’m Not Okay (I Promise) 3:27
  • 22 Making the Video “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)”
  • 23 Helena
  • 24 Making the Video “Helena”
  • 25 The Ghost of You
  • 26 Making the Video “The Ghost of You”

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