Jimmy Eat World was one of the early bands to be considered leaders in the indie rock genre. They came out of the musical gate swinging with their single, “The Middle.” The band is comprised of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind.
The band had a unique musical sound, which stood out amongst other rock bands. Jimmy Eat World combined hard rock vocals with instruments that had elements of catchy pop music. With singles like “Big Casino” and “Work” becoming fan favorites, it is clear that even in this changing musical landscape Jimmy Eat World will always be a major player in the rock music industry.
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten Jimmy Eat World singles including “The Middle” and “Bleed America.” Did your favorite Jimmy Eat World single not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite.
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10. Work
Featured on Futures which was released back in 2004, “Work” had a very classic Jimmy Eat World feel. The song featured soaring guitar solos and incredible vocals from Adkins.
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9. Big Casino
In 2007, Jimmy Eat World returned to the music industry with their album Chase Ths Light. Light featured a more mature sound for the band and the first single “Big Casino” showcased this new and improved sound from the band.
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8. Pain
“Pain” was one of the many singles that came off of Futures. What fans have always connected with is the vocal power and emotional delivery that Adkins embodies in every note and lyric.
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7. Always Be
Also featured on Chase This Light was the upbeat and lyrically playful single “Always Be.”
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6. 23
“23” is one of the longer songs that Jimmy Eat World has recorded but it is also a fan favorite because of how honest and pure the song is. “23” became an instant fan favorite.
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5. Bleed America
Jimmy Eat World first entered into the music industry back in 2001 with their self-titled debut album. The first song off of Jimmy Eat World was “Bleed American” and set the tone for what fans would soon fall in love with musically.
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4. Just Tonight
Another hard hitting and instrumental driven song, “Just Tonight” is a crowd favorite when the band hits the road on tour.
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3. Kill
One of the most famous singles that Jimmy Eat World has released was “Kill.” It had all of the elements that fans love about the band but also showed a more mature and modern sound. “Kill” was a look into what the band would be producing in the future.
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2. Hear You Me
One of the most iconic songs that the band released was “Hear You Me.” “Hear You Me” is a simple ballad that has a strong emotional impact on every listener. The lyrics are simple and are haunting.
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1. The Middle
The song that started it all, “The Middle” introduced audiences to Jimmy Eat World and since that single the band has been making music history ever since.
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