Back before screaming vocals and eyeliner became definitive trademarks for the emo genre, members of Jimmy Eat World were kings of the scene. Any avid fan of the indie rock circuit recognized the band’s 1999 album, “Clarity,” as a truly incredible CD.
Eight years and two albums later, Jimmy Eat World proves once again how talented the group is, with its new album “Chase This Light.”
“Light,” the band’s sixth studio album, is the follow-up to the 2004 album, “Futures.” “Light” is a solid comeback for the Arizona quartet, giving listeners 11 of their best tracks in a long time.
The album kicks off with “Big Casino,” which is also the first single. The song is a heavy but catchy song that draws you in within the first few notes, and makes you hit the repeat button as soon as it ends. Another keeper on the album is the song “Here it Goes,” an extremely catchy song that can be categorized with former top 10 hits “The Middle” and “Sweetness.”
Fans of Jimmy Eat World’s slower, softer songs might be a little disappointed with this heavier work, but will still find enjoyment in some tracks such as “Gotta Be Somebody’s Blue” and “Dizzy.”
I never expect anything short of amazing from Jimmy Eat World, and the group’s new album certainly does not disappoint. Those who were not big fans of the band’s previous “softer” album will be pleased with its return to an original sound, and if you’re a long-term Jimmy Eat World fan, prepare to play this album so much that it will melt in your player.
watch the band play its first single, “Big Casino,” live in London here
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