JIMMY EAT WORLD - Bleed American LP

Label: Interscope

Limited vinyl LP pressing of this 2001 album from the Arizona-based emo rock band.

After being dropped by Capitol, Jimmy Eat World returned in 2001 with their most consistent and accessible album to date. Recorded entirely on the band's dime before they had a new record deal, Bleed American features compelling lyrics, driving guitar work, and insanely catchy melodies.

Left to their own devices during the recording process, it wouldn't have been surprising if the band had turned out another layered, sprawling album akin to their previous full-length masterwork, Clarity. Perhaps sensing that they wouldn't be able to top their previous work when it came to spacy emo, Bleed American heads in a new direction.

There are no 16-minute songs here, just straight-ahead rock & roll, performed with punk energy and alt-rock smarts. Overall, Jimmy Eat World give the people what they want with Bleed American.