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Jimmy Eat World - Jimmy Eat World Audio CD

A fair review of the Jimmy Eat World "Jimmy Eat World" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Jimmy Eat World reviews here, or go back to the Jimmy Eat World tabs.

Band: Jimmy Eat World
Title: Jimmy Eat World
Rating:

Release Date: 2000-09-05
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Opener 2: 77 Stelllites 3: What Would I Say to You Now 4: Speed Read 5: Spangle 6: H Model 7: Ramina 8: Christmas Card 9: Carbon Scoring 10: Digits

brilliance on disc
jimmy eat world hails from tempe, az. first off, boston based? the editorial review is way off. secondly, in no way was this recorded at shows or whatnot. these are demos and singles from 7" records and other out of print rarities.

with that out of the way, let me say that this is one of the best jimmy eat world records, which dosent say much, seeing as the only one i dont recommend to everyone is bleed american, which is still a pretty decent disc. this album, however, showcases much of the subtlety and intelligence that these guys can cram into their sounds, and also shows you a bit of what they used to sound like when they were pretty hugely punk and punk alone. recommended tracks include what would i say to you now, opener, spangle, untitled (which the track listing dosent list for some odd reason,) ramina, and h model.

you wont be disappointed. unless you like bad music.

Die hards only

1) Production: This CD was mostly recorded during shows, resulting in a sound that is very raw at times. This review is going to cover two aspects of the CD: production and musical content. While it was a brilliant move to save money wasted on studio time people may feel betrayed at the loss of quality. It's a really decent recording regardless. 3 stars.
2) Music: I love the music on this CD. You get the full spectrum. Styles range from mellow sleepers to the all out rockers that you'd come to expect. As all other owners of this CD know, a special shout out goes to track three. 5 stars.
I'm going with the five star rating as I value the music much more. I love the variety. That's all. Buy it, you die hards.

I was expecting more.
I thought it'd be as good their other albums. Ahh, Jimmy Eat World's single collection album is good, but I was expecting more. This isn't as good as "Static Prevails", "Clarity", or even "Bleed America". It's just old stuff, out of print singles, and b-sides. This by all means isn't bad at all. I had too high of expectations and I'm just a moron. The first two songs are really good and sound like something off of "Static Prevails", Tom sings these songs. The next two are also great. "What. . . . " is a really good indie tune, and "Speed Read" will put you to sleep with its quiet music and sincere vocals. "Spangle" is a decent song that is a break up song, but runs a bit too long. "H Model" is a nice break from all the slow songs before, it's a catchy rocking tune. "Ramina" is an instrumental, that gets repetitive after two minutes, but it's good. "Christmas Card" is a nice song, which sounds like something around "Static Prevails". "Untitled" is another instrumental, I just can't get into the instrumentals. "Carbon Scoring" is funny to hear after all the slow songs, it's fast and punk rawk. The last song is an early version of "Digits" from "Static", it's shorter and is a bit faster.

This should probably get a four, but the instrumentals and my high expectations pull it down. If you don't have all the J. E. W. albums buy them first, the other three are all really good. If your thrist for J. E. W. continues or you have one now(after owning their other records), buy this.

Static Prevails the sequel
With most bands I'd be upset by something like this but with jimmy eat world each sound is amazing. Could Jimmy Eat World not stay consistant from one album to another even once?
In all 3 of their major label releases they sport an entirely new sound. If your in a certain mood you basically have three different albums to pick from. Who needs to buy a cd from any other band.
For those of you who just couldn't get enough of their first big release, Static Prevails ,this album is for you. The good majority of these songs are all before they got signed to a big record company and are raw and sometimes not in the best quality.

It's easy to see how some of these songs didn't make an album cut but overall I fairly enjoyed the album.
It starts off with the song appropriatly titled "Opener" It's nearly 6 minutes long but it will get your blood pumping. The album begins to get repitative in place. "H Model" and "Carbon Scoring" are two songs that mix things up, and even seem out of places, not really songs you'd expect to here from these guys.
"Ramina" is as cool as a rock instrumental song will get, and "Spangle" is probably the only song on here that could of fit on both Static Prevails or Clarity, but in being able to do that it landed itself on neither. The album ends with the original version of "Digits" it was later altered and rerecorded for Static Prevails.

I fairly enjoyed this album but there is one reason i really decided to get it in the first place. "What I Would Say to You Now" those words alone sum it up. One of the best songs Jimmy Eat World has ever written. You can't call youself a true jimmy fan until you hear this song. It may not be in the best quality, and you may not be able to make out the words until a few listens but once you do you'll be hooked.
Do I recommend this album? Not really, unless you're a big Jimmy Eat World fan or you've got deep pockets. But I don't think this band has ever done anything wrong and I've never met a jimmy song I didn't like.

3/5.

If You Like Perfect Jimmy Eat World Pop, You Won't LIke This
(that has nothing to do with the review, I just wanted to say that) Anyways, this hew is a compilation of all of Jimmy Eat World's songs they put on. Truthfully speaking, the worst Jimmy Eat World song is better than 1,000 perfect Creed songs. . . well. . . compilations. Top tracks for me are Opener (originally from Emo Diaries, Chapter 1. . . ), 77 Satelites (originally from the vinyl version of Static Prevails), Christmas Card and Untitled (both from the JEW/Blueprint split 7" EP), and Digits (which later was on Static Prevails with new verse). This album is raw, good time music, pure and simple. It sums it up when Jim says "Straight outta Phoenix, boys. . " on H Model. It's a raw, rocking good album. Simple as that. Go buy it and dance to it in your room in socks.

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