Jimmy Eat World are easily one of my favorite bands. I first heard them in 2001 when my brother bought Bleed American. I have to admit I didn't take to them entirely at first. Then again, that was back when I considered Hoobastank acceptable music. After my initial ignorance, I fell in love with that record. Most people probably remember it for the single "The Middle," but truthfully that is my least favorite song on the album. Please note that if you're looking to buy that album now (which you should), it has been retitled Jimmy Eat World. Which makes no sense to me, but I don't run a record label. After that I went back and discovered their 1999 sophomore record Clarity and was once again blown away. In 2004 Jimmy Eat World came back with the fourth studio record entitled Futures. They slowed the tempo down a little on this one and lyrics are a bit more introspective but there are some real rockers in there as well. I'm actually such a nerd that I got the Japanese version of Futures on eBay so I could have all the exclusive tracks. It's been three years and Jimmy Eat World are finally releasing a new album called Chase This Light. It will be out in October and you can hear a clip of the first single "Big Casino" here. I'll probably showcase a track from that when I get my hands on it, but today's song comes from Futures and is really the only song I could play today. Today is my 23rd birthday and this track, the album's epic closer, is a great song about turning 23. So listen and hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as I do.Jimmy Eat World - "23"
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