![]() ![]() Other than this gripe, I believe this record to be fantastic. The hooks aren't bad and the swinging guitar in "Let It Happen" brings a smile to my face every time, but diversity is a good thing when it comes to these guys. However, here, aside from the absolutely magnificent "Gotta Be Somebody's Blues," most songs have the amps pushed to ten and leave behind lingering harmonies in favor of dominant hooks. While they've established themselves as a well-meaning pop band, their records have always held aspects of their past tucked away between the singles - the weary "Cautioners" on Bleed American and the maturing "23" on Futures are good examples. However, unlike just about everything this band has ever done, it falls prey to what I feel is bad guidance by producer Butch Vig and muffles the band's ability to flirt with soundscapes with an overuse of radio-friendly guitar.Īs a fan, I'm over the fact that this band will never recreate the epic beauty of Clarity or the honest angst of Static Prevails. The new release, Chase This Light, realizes what I felt their last full-length lacked: a cohesive sound that rarely falters into unsteady territory. However, recent releases - the Stay on My Side Tonight EP and the previous full-length, Futures - have left me with something to be desired. ![]() Jimmy Eat World is one of my favorite bands ever. ![]()
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