The Mad Gear and Missile Kid
The Mad Gear and Missile Kid | ||||
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Released | November 22, 2010 | |||
Recorded | Crown City Recording Studios | |||
Genre | Punk rock | |||
Length | 5:48 | |||
Label | Reprise | |||
Producer | My Chemical Romance | |||
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The Mad Gear and Missile Kid is an EP by American rock band My Chemical Romance.[1][2] It is the first and only release by the band featuring Michael Pedicone.
Background[]
Guitarist Frank Iero told MTV "It's basically what the Killjoys are listening to in the car as they're having those gun battles".[3] In an interview with Alternative Press, Gerard Way stated a desire to create a Mad Gear and Missile Kid full-length album, but did not do so before the band's break-up in 2013. There has been no word from any of the members about it since.
Cover art[]
The EP's cover artwork showcases the Dead Pegasus logo featured in the Danger Days videos, specifically featured on Gerard Way's jacket.[4]
Track listing[]
All songs written by My Chemical Romance.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "F.T.W.W.W." | 2:27 |
2. | "Mastas of Ravenkroft" | 1:44 |
3. | "Black Dragon Fighting Society" | 1:37 |
Total length: | 5:48 |
Critical reception[]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AbsolutePunk | (80%)[6] |
The Mad Gear and Missile Kid has received positive reviews from music critics, with particular praise for both its fun nature and sound.[6] Ian Walker of AbsolutePunk gave the EP a positive review, stating it "clocks in at just under six minutes, but provides a quick injection of musical speed that gets the blood pumping and the body moving."[6] Walker further went on to say, "My Chemical Romance reminds us that music should, first and foremost, be fun. And I can't see them not having a good time as they put this tiny project together. It radiates through every second."[6]
Personnel[]
- Frank Iero - Rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Ray Toro - Lead guitar, backing vocals
- Gerard Way - Lead vocals
- Mikey Way - Bass guitar
- Michael Pedicone - Drums
References[]
- ^ "DANGER DAYS: "CALIFORNIA 2019 EDITION". My Chemical Romance. Retrieved 2010-10-09.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "My Chemical Romance deluxe edition". PunkNews. October 8, 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
- ^ "My Chemical Romance Unmask 'Mad Gear And Missile Kid'". MTV. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
- ^ "THE MAD GEAR AND MISSILE KID - SELF TITLED [EP]". Altsounds. Archived from the original on 2011-01-19. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
- ^ "The Mad Gear and Missile Kid Tracklist". My Chemical Romance. November 20, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2010.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Walker, Ian (November 23, 2010). "My Chemical Romance - The Mad Gear and Missile Kid EP". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
- 2010 EPs
- My Chemical Romance EPs
- Reprise Records EPs