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Mesa, Arizona, USA (1993 – present)
Jimmy Eat World formed in Mesa, Arizona, USA in 1993. They are associated with an array of genres including alternative rock, indie rock and pop punk. Singer/guitarist Jim Adkins and drummer Zach Lind, who had been friends since kindergarten, joined forces with co-vocalist/guitarist Tom Linton and bass player Mitch Porter to try their hand at music. In its early years the band emulated the style of their punk rock influences, and they eventually recorded and released three singles and a full-length, self-titled album on local label Wooden Blue Records.
The name Jimmy Eat World did not refer to lead singer Jim Adkins. Tom Linton’s younger siblings, Ed and Jimmy, fought constantly when they were younger. Jimmy, who was stronger and heavier, would usually win. On one instance, Ed, as revenge, drew a picture with crayons of Jimmy shoving the entire world into his gaping mouth with the caption, “Jimmy eat world.” The picture, and by extension the band name, may have been inspired by an episode of the cartoon show ‘Tiny Toon Adventures’, where the main characters put on a student film festival. Dizzy Devil’s film, “Dizzy Eat World”, was a 5 second piece drawn crudely in crayon where Dizzy’s gaping jaw engulfed the Earth.
In 1995 the band signed to Capitol Records. Around this time bass player Mitch parted ways with the band and was replaced by Linton’s friend Rick Burch. After a brief scouting for producers, the band joined up with Drive Like Jehu drummer Mark Trombino to record their debut album Static Prevails.
The name Jimmy Eat World did not refer to lead singer Jim Adkins. Tom Linton’s younger siblings, Ed and Jimmy, fought constantly when they were younger. Jimmy, who was stronger and heavier, would usually win. On one instance, Ed, as revenge, drew a picture with crayons of Jimmy shoving the entire world into his gaping mouth with the caption, “Jimmy eat world.” The picture, and by extension the band name, may have been inspired by an episode of the cartoon show ‘Tiny Toon Adventures’, where the main characters put on a student film festival. Dizzy Devil’s film, “Dizzy Eat World”, was a 5 second piece drawn crudely in crayon where Dizzy’s gaping jaw engulfed the Earth.
In 1995 the band signed to Capitol Records. Around this time bass player Mitch parted ways with the band and was replaced by Linton’s friend Rick Burch. After a brief scouting for producers, the band joined up with Drive Like Jehu drummer Mark Trombino to record their debut album Static Prevails.
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Bleed American
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Futures
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Chase This Light
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Clarity
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The Middle
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Sweetness
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Pain
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Hear You Me
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Bleed American
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Work
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A Praise Chorus
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Kill
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23
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Big Casino
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Always Be
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The Authority Song
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Your House
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Get It Faster
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If You Don't, Don't
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Tom_Tunes wrote:
What I Would Say To You Now (L)
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indietrash wrote:
their best albums are for free download on http://thatspunk.net/blog/ :) so is a lot of other cool stuff. check it out. :)
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anastasia123456 wrote:
оееее
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DiogoMelo wrote:
Great band, my favorite is A praise chorus
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yourkelsey wrote:
adore them *_*
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mduchezeau wrote:
23 sends shivers down my spine. Personally I actually prefer their newer material, despite starting earlier. I think it shows more collectiveness and writing skill, rather than raw emotion and talent. Any news on a new album? Just hoping one comes soon so they've got an excuse to play some shows in the UK.
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Jkmxbr wrote:
23
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pardonmind wrote:
Check it out! --> www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE
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polyesterrbride wrote:
JEW fans: who is pumped for the new MCS record on 1/19!?!?
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porranaosei wrote:
sweetness, the middle, pain, hear you me, bleed american <3
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Olbricht wrote:
Go back to when you were awesome. Back before you figured out how to make more money than music. Static Prevails? Clarity?
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CuttingOurTeeth wrote:
still one of the best bands ever. agree?
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herownsummer wrote:
futures > everything else. futures was the pinnacle of JEW.
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nicks26220 wrote:
old jimmy eat world ! ! !
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Astortilla wrote:
Pai n <3.
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ssmateusz wrote:
The Middle yes..
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insanited wrote:
23, polaris, believe in what you want, and robot factory = currently flailing over. but i love all their stuff, or at least, all of it that i could find. i need the rest of their eps!
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steinnson wrote:
Last Christmas <3
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Saggamawuat wrote:
Dizzy
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sigurrob wrote:
The Middle is one of their weakest songs.
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