Name: Static Prevails
Brand: Jimmy Eat World

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

B002365401

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2015-10-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

602547473622

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Jimmy Eat World

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Capitol Records

Jimmy Eat World is an alternative rock band hailing from Mesa, Arizona, USA. Formed in 1993, the band has been making waves in the music industry for over two decades. With their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies, Jimmy Eat World has captivated audiences worldwide.

The current lineup consists of Jim Adkins on vocals and guitar, Tom Linton providing backing vocals and rhythm guitar, Zach Lind on drums and programming, and Rick Burch on bass. These talented musicians have been with the band since its inception or joined shortly after its formation.

Although they have had a few changes in their lineup throughout the years, including former member Mitch Porter who played bass from 1993 to 1995, Jimmy Eat World has remained a force to be reckoned with in the alternative rock scene. Their passion for music shines through in every performance and their loyal fanbase continues to grow.

With their third album Clarity being one of the most overlooked masterpieces of 1999, Static Prevails is Jimmy Eat World paying their dues in 1996. It could be the slight over-production (a curse that has always haunted the band), being on a major label for the first time, or them trying to get a feel for pulling fancy studio tricks (i.e., numerous backing vocals, cellos, and Moog additions). Maybe it's all three, but what Static Prevails essentially lacks is the songwriting maturity that Jimmy Eat World could have perfected; but it's almost as if the studio heads at Capitol wouldn't let them so that there would be more room for radio-friendly pop songs. In the end, nobody won. However, tracks such as "Anderson Mesa," "Call It in the Air," and "Seventeen" don't cross that line of boring alternative rock but remain in that aggressive pop status. Nothing close to classic, but definitely a sign of better things to come.

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