The Mad Gear and Missile Kid

The Mad Gear and Missile Kid
EP by My Chemical Romance
Released November 22, 2010
Recorded Crown City Recording Studios
Length 5:48
Label Reprise
Producer My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance chronology

Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys
(2010)		 The Mad Gear and Missile Kid
(2010)		 Conventional Weapons
(2013)

The Mad Gear and Missile Kid is an exclusive three-track extended play by a fictional alter-ego band of the same name that is packaged with the California 2019 special edition of the album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys by alternative 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 a recent interview with Alternative Press, Gerard Way stated a desire to create a Mad Gear and Missile Kid full-length album.

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

The Mad Gear and Missile Kid[5]
No. Title Length
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

Professional ratings
Review scores
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

References

  1. ↑ "DANGER DAYS: “CALIFORNIA 2019 EDITION". My Chemical Romance. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
  2. ↑ "My Chemical Romance deluxe edition". PunkNews. October 8, 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
  3. ↑ "My Chemical Romance Unmask 'Mad Gear And Missile Kid'". MTV. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
  4. ↑ "THE MAD GEAR AND MISSILE KID - SELF TITLED [EP]". Altsounds. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
  5. ↑ "The Mad Gear and Missile Kid Tracklist". My Chemical Romance. November 20, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2010.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Walker, Ian (November 23, 2010). "My Chemical Romance - The Mad Gear and Missile Kid EP". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved January 22, 2011.