The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast) DELUXE UNLOCKED: My Chemical Mystery!
Jul 21, 2024
Dive into the intriguing world of My Chemical Romance as hosts uncover the mystery behind a leaked song and the elusive shelved album, The Paper Kingdom. They explore its dark emotional vibe and discuss how the band's 2013 breakup impacted its release. Tune in for rumored track titles, insights into Gerard Way’s poignant concept, and the bustling fan reactions to the leaks. Speculations abound about the future of this lost album—will it ever see the light of day, or will its secrets remain shrouded in mystery?
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The Paper Kingdom Concept Revealed
- My Chemical Romance reportedly worked on a scrapped fifth album called The Paper Kingdom after Danger Days and before their 2013 breakup.
- The album's dark concept centered on grieving parents imagining their lost children battling a witch in the woods.
Fake Your Death Came From Paper Kingdom
- Marcos and Sam recount how the band wrote the demo "Fake Your Death" during the Paper Kingdom sessions on June 11, 2012.
- Gerard described the song as a eulogy for the band and felt both sadness and pride hearing it back.
Mental State Halted The Album
- The Paper Kingdom sessions coincided with Gerard Way's worsening mental state and contributed to why the album was never completed.
- Gerard later said the songs lacked joy and he didn't want to live through that headspace again.