It has been nearly two decades since Gerard Way led his band of misfits onto "The Black Parade" march. Yet, search trends tell a fascinating story. The keyword phrase has been steadily rising.

Here is everything you need to know about why this specific format remains so desirable. When The Black Parade was released in 2006, most fans listened on iPod earbuds or car stereos with heavy bass compression. You missed half the record.

This album is a magnum opus. The theatrical dynamics require the headroom that only a lossless file provides. While streaming is fine for discovery, The Black Parade demands to be experienced as a ritual.

(Disclaimer: Always support the artist. My Chemical Romance worked for years on this record. If you love the FLAC, buy the vinyl or a concert ticket.)