I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love

album by My Chemical Romance

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I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love is the debut studio album by the American rock band My Chemical Romance, released in 2002. The band, formed in 2001, helped popularize the emo style of music, a blend of confessional lyrics and punk rock aggression. The album was released on the independent label Eyeball Records. My Chemical Romance gained a reputation for their striking visual style and dramatic live performances. The band's original lineup included Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Matt Pelissier, Ray Toro, and Frank Iero.

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…to releasing its first album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, on independent label Eyeball Records in 2002, building a reputation on its darkly striking look and dramatic performance style. The following year the band signed with Reprise Records.
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…to releasing its first album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, on independent label Eyeball Records in 2002, building a reputation on its darkly striking look and dramatic performance style. The following year the band signed with Reprise Records.
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