Chase This Light - Jimmy Eat World

I would not necessarily call them my favourite band, but Jimmy Eat World are definitely up there. So whilst I may write with some bias, its very easy for me to be honest about this album. Jimmy eat World return with their tried and tested method of heart on sleeve rock and to be fair, they haven't grown much since their previous release, but make no hesitations this is a great album. The problem we have is that they've already released this album twice before in Bleed American and Futures. Big Casino there current single is a borderline anthem as far as Jimmy Eat World songs go, its fast pace and smart lyrics definitely sell it, however its been done ...  Read the complete review

For a band thirteen years and six studio albums into their career, it's often frustrating to read reviews for Jimmy Eat World where the reviewers are obviously expecting a rehash of the tropes of the 'Emo' genre, with broken hearts, angst, substance abuse and 'scene' predominating. Having grown up before groups who could pen a thoughtful album of alternative rock were labelled as quickly as they are nowadays, I found Chase this Light to be an enjoyable listen from a band who have definitely matured without losing their song writing and musical talent. Literally one of the groups that I grew up with, I first heard a Jimmy Eat World song in 1999 and I'm still ...  Read the complete review

It can be hard for a band like Jimmy Eat World to come up with yet another great album especially since they've done so many already, but I think they've succeeded with their latest album. Chase this light features some great tracks and any Jimmy Eat World fan should definately give it a listen. (1) Big Casino - The opening track and also first single off the album, despite some strange lyrics this song is just great, A good chorus accompanies a well done drum in the background. (2) Let It Happen - A lot more fast paced song off the album and I do wish they had released this as a single as it's one of my favourites off the album. ...  Read the complete review

'Big Casino' is a great start to the sixth studio album by the Arizona based band Jimmy Eat World. A great guitar powered song with a strong chorus. One of the best on the album. 'Let It Happen' is next. I love the backing vocals on this track. It's another strong song. The song is very much about fighting those who don't understand you. "Say whatever you want 'cause I can laugh it off." 'Always Be' is one of my favourite songs on the album. The song starts off with clicking, and is joined by the guitar. Then the drums joins. It's hard to explain how powerful it sounds. The lyrics are simple yet meaningful, and the vocals ...  Read the complete review

The problem Jimmy Eat World faced in 2006 was the same problem that any band would encounter when trying to write a sixth studio album. What Jimmy Eat World wanted to say and wanted to do had been achieved. In over 15 years of the alternative rock circuit they have produced some outstanding songs which have rocked festivals and stadiums across the world. From this position many band may have tried to create a new sound, or deviated from their tried and tested song writing formula - Jimmy Eat World however have not. Without the tiniest intent of deviation from their familiar style, Jim Adkins and co's sixth studio album, "Chase This Light", had to be ...  Read the complete review