Jimmy Eat World

Jimmy Conquers Earth with this Great Album

Review Score:

(8/10)
Although many of the newest fans of this band probably view this as the debut self titled record from Jimmy Eat World, the fact of the matter is that these guys have been around for a while. Along with numerous EP's, the band has also released two full length albums as well before this disc, "Static Prevails" and "Clarity." This cd is by far the best of the bunch. Formerly knows as "Bleed American" (Before the 9/11 attacks which forced the band to self title the disc), this album showcases the lyrical talent of lead singer James Adkins and the combination of that with a rockin good band. The songs play out like this:

1. Bleed American- 7/10
Unlike any other song on the album, this is a heavy rocker, and a good one at that.

2. A Praise Chorus- 8/10
Catchy uptempo tune, my favorite of all the singles the band released off this album.

3. The Middle- 8/10
Can't listen to it anymore (because it was grossly overplayed on the radio), but this is the song that made me by this album, so it is still one of the best on the cd

4. Your House- 9/10
Great song, emotional and beautiful

5. Sweetness- 7/10
Redundant at times, but still catchy

6. Hear You Me- 9/10
Beautiful ballad from a band that has one of the best ballads of all time in my opinion (For Me This Is Heaven- off of the Clarity cd)

7. If You Don't, Don't- 10/10
Unbelievably catchy song, with a great hook and a solid bridge. Best on the album.

8. Get It Faster- 6/10
Takes too long to build up, I lose interest in this song

9. Cautioners- 9/10
Great song, another slow one from Jimmy

10. The Authority Song- 5/10
Worst song on the album, annoying to a fault

11. My Sundown- 9/10
Song that reaches deep into the mind of a troubled soul that is contemplating suicide. A true classic on the album, with beautiful background vocals.

Overall, this is a marvelous cd from a unique band. Although there are some bumps along the way, this album will serve as a smooth transition as these boys have changed from no name rockers into stadium fillin stars. The future is bright for this quartet.

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