The Kids from Yesterday
My Chemical Romance · 2012
26 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock
An anthemic blend of post-hardcore riffs and emotive melodies, capturing the essence of youthful rebellion and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Kids From Yesterday (album version) Start here — This track encapsulates the album's central theme of nostalgia for youth while blending powerful instrumentation with reflective lyrics.
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Zero Percent — In contrast to the other tracks, this song presents a raw, stripped-back energy that highlights the band's emotional core and lyrical depth.
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Planetary (GO!) (Lags Gallows remix) — This remix transforms the original track into a danceable anthem, showcasing My Chemical Romance’s ability to adapt their sound for diverse audiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single blends rock and electronic elements, but its cohesion suffers from the inclusion of remixes and live tracks.
What we noticed
- The title track features a prominent anthemic chorus that contrasts with verses driven by post-hardcore guitar riffs.
- The remixes incorporate electronic elements, altering the original instrumentation and adding new rhythmic layers.
- The live track showcases a rawer vocal performance, emphasizing emotional delivery over polished studio production.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic anthems for youth
- front-loaded energetic listening experience
- cathartic release through remixes
- emotional live performances captured
- short bursts of vibrant energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- dislike remixed versions of songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid single showcasing their evolving sound, but not a major entry point.
- Themes
- post-hardcore rebellion· changing identities
- Career context
- Released on January 20, 2012, 'The Kids from Yesterday' came out during My Chemical Romance's transition into a more mature sound following their acclaimed album 'Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating their identity amidst changing musical trends and fan expectations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fall Out Boy· Panic! at the Disco· Paramore
Tracklist
- 1 The Kids From Yesterday (album version) Start here 5:26
- 2 The Kids From Yesterday (Dan P. Carter remix) 4:58
- 3 Zero Percent 2:48
- 4 The Ghost of You (live – Zane Lowe session) 4:59
- 5 Planetary (GO!) (Lags Gallows remix) 4:02
- 6 Planetary (GO!) (Vazquez/Gorman remix) 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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