Jimmy Eat World is embarking on a whirlwind celebration of its iconic album "Bleed American" as it marks 25 years since its release. The Mesa, Arizona-formed alt-rock quartet will embark on a lengthy tour celebrating the album's impact on their career and fan base.
The band plans to play the entire album in sequence but with varying setlists each night. Fans can look forward to a mix of old favorites like "The Middle" and new material from Jimmy Eat World's latest releases.
In an interview with Billboard, frontman Jim Adkins reflected on the significance of "Bleed American" stating that it was "a game-changer" for the band. It marked their first top 40 effort on the Billboard Hot 100 and solidified Jimmy Eat World's place in the alternative rock scene.
Without a record label to support them, Jimmy Eat World funded the album independently through touring and day jobs. The band credits producer Mark Trombino with helping make ends meet during this time.
The album features standout tracks like "The Authority Song" and "The Middle," which catapulted the band into mainstream success. A memorable nod to John Mellencamp's hit song, the track came together quickly, according to Adkins.
One of the most remarkable aspects of "Bleed American" is its self-titled release without a label. The title change was made in response to the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington D.C., with Adkins stating that they wanted people to focus on the album rather than the title.
The full itinerary for Jimmy Eat World's tour includes stops across North America, Europe, and Asia. Fans can look forward to a mix of nostalgic shows and new material from the band's latest releases.
The band plans to play the entire album in sequence but with varying setlists each night. Fans can look forward to a mix of old favorites like "The Middle" and new material from Jimmy Eat World's latest releases.
In an interview with Billboard, frontman Jim Adkins reflected on the significance of "Bleed American" stating that it was "a game-changer" for the band. It marked their first top 40 effort on the Billboard Hot 100 and solidified Jimmy Eat World's place in the alternative rock scene.
Without a record label to support them, Jimmy Eat World funded the album independently through touring and day jobs. The band credits producer Mark Trombino with helping make ends meet during this time.
The album features standout tracks like "The Authority Song" and "The Middle," which catapulted the band into mainstream success. A memorable nod to John Mellencamp's hit song, the track came together quickly, according to Adkins.
One of the most remarkable aspects of "Bleed American" is its self-titled release without a label. The title change was made in response to the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington D.C., with Adkins stating that they wanted people to focus on the album rather than the title.
The full itinerary for Jimmy Eat World's tour includes stops across North America, Europe, and Asia. Fans can look forward to a mix of nostalgic shows and new material from the band's latest releases.
. I mean, I love Jimmy Eat World as much as the next person, but do they have to play the entire "Bleed American" album every night? 
Can't they just mix it up a bit for fans who want a breather from all the familiar hits? And what's with the whole "new material" thing? Are they really expecting us to care about some new songs that are just going to get lost in the shuffle of their classic discography? 
I'm all for nostalgia shows, but come on, can't they give us a break from the same old setlist every night? 
! I remember listening to that album in school (we had a pretty good music class, btw) and just being obsessed with "The Middle". It's crazy to think the whole band did it on their own without a record label - talk about dedication 
. And can we talk about how iconic that album is? like, who doesn't love "The Authority Song"? 
anyway, I'm definitely gonna try and catch one of these shows if they come to my city!
I just realized I need to get out more often... like, yesterday. I was going through old family photos and saw this pic of my grandparents' wedding cake 
. It was literally shaped like a giant cake with candles on it! I'm pretty sure that's the most creative thing I've ever seen. Anyway, back to Jimmy Eat World... yeah, they're super cool, but have you ever tried making a homemade cake from scratch? It's way more fun than watching a concert 
I'm beyond stoked that Jimmy Eat World is celebrating 25 yrs of "Bleed American" 
! That album has such a special place in my heart, it was like the soundtrack to my teenage years 
. I remember listening to it nonstop and singing along to every word 
. The fact that they're playing the entire album in sequence is gonna be insane 
! The fact that they funded it independently through touring and day jobs is so inspiring 
. And can we talk about "The Middle" for a sec? 
. This tour is gonna be lit 
, mark my words!
. Can't wait to see them live and catch some of those standout tracks like "The Authority Song" and "The Middle" again 
. The fact that they made it without a label shows just how dedicated they were to making music for themselves and their fans. I'm definitely gonna try to catch one of these shows, fingers crossed 
!
. I mean, it's crazy to think about how that album came together, no record label backing them and all... but they made it happen through their own hard work 
. But hey, at least the focus is on the music now 
I mean, I love "The Middle" as much as the next person, but new material from their latest releases? Idk... are we really ready for that? 
gotta love how they funded the album on their own thru touring and day jobs, talk about dedication 
.
. It's gonna be a blast seeing them live, playing all those iconic tracks and hearing new stuff too