194. Lee Jennings Discusses My Chemical Romance, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge

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On this episode of YMAAA, The Funeral Portrait frontman Lee Jennings introduces Al to My Chemical Romance’s 2004 album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. Lee talks about how he first got into My Chemical Romance, and how rock radio and videos were instrumental in his discovery process. He highlights parts of the album that are highlights for him and discusses how MCR have been inspirational to him and his Funeral Portrait bandmates. Lee and Al also talk about the latest Funeral Portrait album, Greetings from Suffocate City, the album’s success on rock radio and the band’s tour plans.

Be sure to follow Lee on Instagram at @leejennings!

You can also keep up with The Funeral Portrait at thefuneralportrait.com and follow them in the following places…

Instagram and TikTok: @tfp_devotion

Facebook: @thefuneralportrait

Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior. This show has an account on Instagram at @youmealbum.

2:41 Lee joins the show

3:23 Lee talks about the time in his life when he first got obsessed with music

6:46 Lee has developed an understanding of how rock radio playlists get made

8:27 A video for “I’m Not Okay” was Lee’s gateway into My Chemical Romance

11:11 MCR’s theatrical side is a big part of their appeal for Lee

17:02 Lee put in effort to seek out information about MCR in the pre-podcast era

17:59 Though theatrics are a part of MCR, Lee sees them as a band first and foremost

20:22 Is Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge based on a concept or a theme?

25:25 “Thank You for the Venom” is one of Lee’s favorite tracks on the album

26:42 Lee thinks the album could benefit from a different track sequence

32:24 Lee is excited for the new deluxe version of Three Cheers

34:23 Lee talks about getting his start booking bands for a venue in Marietta

37:37 Lee and Al talk about the sonic variety of the tracks on Greetings from Suffocate City

41:09 Lee discusses The Funeral Portrait’s tour and why they’re focusing on cultivating the fans they already have

46:23 Lee is excited about a Funeral Portrait song that has yet to be released

Outro music is from “Dopamine” by The Funeral Portrait.