Jimmy Eat World - Jimmy Eat World

Emo-rock band Jimmy Eat World exemplify all that is the modern radio rock sound. Singing and playing with a conviction and sincerity that will melt the heart of even the most stoic of listeners, they produce rousing, well-crafted anthems along the lines of Third Eye Blind at their roughest or a more polished Green Day. These guys appear to be able to write ready-made singles at the drop of a hat, as evidenced by "Your House" as well as the title track. In fact, there is a rather shocking maturity to their material that belies the band members' ages (all in their 20s). While they sometimes veer into cringe-worthy power-ballad territory, overall Jimmy Eat World give the people what they want with Bleed American. --Ike Bolton Amazon.com

Very Underrated Band

As one of the reviewers mentioned the first song people recognize from Jimmy Eat World was the song The Middle. Well at least for me it was the first song I heard of them and since I really liked the song I purchased the cd of course. The best song on the cd is the very first song Bleed American. The lyric from the song that people can relate to is "I'm not crazy because I take the right pills, everday."

Then there's the song Hear You Me. It's more of a ballad type song and it's an amazing song. Then of course it's the most recognizable song from the cd The Middle, which got a lot of radio play and helped me get interested in the band. The songs on the cd have a variety so it's not like the songs are similar to each other unlike some cd's and that's what makes this album great is that ability to not have to change the cd after the first few songs. September 7, 2008

very easy listening.

i'm typically more into heavier things like tool, system of a down, oldschool metallica, etc... but this is a pleasure. it's good to have in the car if someone doesn't like metal etc. "sweetness" and "the middle" are my favorites. February 5, 2008

"May angels lead you in..."

Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American has not one awful track on this stellar album. All 11 tracks touch me in some way even The Authority Song! Jim Adkin's vocals are so strong and unforgettable especially on Sweetness and A Praise Chorus. Every album they come out with is flawless, Futures and Chase This Light continue to amaze me, this band is truly talented. If there is one album to buy, this is the one to cherish forever, I know I will. Don't wait buy it and all their other albums as well, you won't regret it. Enjoy! January 27, 2008

Awesome

Most teens (or adults) would like this CD. I bought it for my teen and find myself borrowing it! December 18, 2007

All I need is just to hear a song I know...

What a great album, it's by far one of the best pop albums of the 2000's.
A great mix of catchy verse/chorus, excellent lyrical content, and addictive melodies. This is an album that has, and will continue to age quite well.
December 17, 2007

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