So anyways, this week we're going a little bit pop. Jimmy Eat World. Everyone knows who they are, but I still had to blog about them because I love them so much. My kids love them too!!! They've been around awhile and just get better and better. So why the name?? Jim Adkins and drummer Zach Lind (both from Mesa, AZ) grew up together. Friends since Kindergarten, they decided to start a band. The name came from a crayon drawing made by a younger brother of the guitarist. The drawing was of Jimmy shoving the earth into his mouth and had the title 'Jimmy Eat World.' Cool band name I think!
The first album wasn't a huge success and after being dropped by their label, the band decided to record their next album without one. They all took day jobs in order to save as much as they could for recording sessions. The finished album was called 'Bleed American.'
After a label bidding war, the band signed with Dreamworks and released the album in July of 2001 in the UK. They reissued the album under the name 'Jimmy Eat World' due to the 911 attacks, fearing the title Bleed American might be misinterpreted. 'The Middle' (as you'll all remember) was a HUGE hit single and played to death!!! Here are a few really great songs from this album.....
The Middle.....
Hear You Me.... beautiful song about losing a loved one
If You Don't, Don't
'Chase This Light' was just released in fall 2007 with the song 'Big Casino' as the single hit. The whole album is so great. I bought it for Kevin's 30th birthday back in February and it's still playing all the time.
It's so hard to pick favorites from this album because all the songs are just so good!!! We listen to this constantly. But here are a few!!!
Big Casino...
Let It Happen - my kids sing this at the top of their lungs, word for word!!!
Dizzy - song about breaking up!! Best break up song ever!!
And here is my favorite one.... Here It Goes!!
All in all, they're just a great band with a great sound!
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