Jimmy Eat World - "Let It Happen" (2007)

As I mentioned in an earlier post, Jimmy Eat World are one my all-time favorite bands. Needless to say I was eagerly anticipating their new album Chase This Light. It’s been three years since their fourth album Futures came out and they released an EP in 2005, so it’s been awhile since I’ve gotten to hear some new Jimmy Eat World. Now that Chase This Light is finally out, I’m happy to say that Jimmy Eat World have delivered another stellar album. They posted the opening track and first single “Big Casino” on their website a little over a month ago, and I’ve listened to it countless times since then. It’s probably one of their best songs ever and an excellent choice for a first single. It boasts one of the biggest hooks on the album and really sets the tempo and energy level for the rest of the album. Chase This Light is far less melancholy than Futures and overall quite poppy. While it still rocks, there’s nothing along the lines of “Pain” or “Bleed American” to be found on Chase This Light. The band steps outside themselves a couple times on the album, but each with great results. “Gotta Be Somebody’s Blues” is a string driven song that is the only dark spot on the album. I’ve always liked the moody side of Jimmy Eat World that shows up in songs like “Disintegration” from the Stay On My Side Tonight EP and “Cautioners” from Bleed American and this song falls into that category. “Here It Goes” is a song that some purists may dislike, but to me its one of the best on the album. I’ve never been one to dance, but it’s hard not to want to when listening to this song. It’s a pop song, but it’s incredibly fun and it’s one you’ll be singing along with the first time you hear it. Today’s song is another one of my favorites. I love the rapid fire lyrical delivery in the chorus and it’s another one that gets stuck in your head. If you liked Jimmy Eat World at all before, I see no reason you wouldn’t love this album.


Jimmy Eat World - "Let It Happen"