album · July 23, 2002

I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love

My Chemical Romance

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This 2002 debut from My Chemical Romance showcases the raw, cathartic energy that would define their early sound. It captures the band in its nascent stages, fueled by a fierce DIY spirit and a penchant for melodic, theatrical intensity.

• "I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love" was released on July 23, 2002, by Eyeball Records.
• The album was primarily recorded in Steve Evetts's home studio over the course of a few days.
• The band’s raw, energetic sound on this album was a notable addition to the burgeoning emo and post-hardcore scenes of the early 2000s.

My Chemical Romance is a rock band from New Jersey, known for their influential role in the early 2000s emo and post-hardcore scenes. At the time of this 2002 release, they were an emerging act on the independent circuit, preparing to sign with a major label.