5 Reasons Why We Love Jimmy Eat World

1. Are They Any Good Live?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9c0fOz24lk You better believe it. A no frills live show, just four dudes and those songs. They push their rockier side to the fore, when in a gig situation, with some of the gentler numbers mixed in, of course. Their shows take on an almost party-like atmosphere, with everyone singing and dancing along together. Of course, couples embrace at different points during the set, when their song is aired and who would deny them their moment of tenderness. We have all been there and I can't think of many bands that would be better being part of those kind of life-affirming moments. They are almost record perfect onstage and the vocals are sublime. Jim Adkins' and Tom Linton's voices intertwine perfectly and the harmonies are glorious. Dis presence behind the kit makes him an Emo-Rock version of the late, great John Bonham. Catch the band as soon as you can because you will be in for a real treat. Oh, and go an buy their whole back catalog too because there is an overwhelming amount of quality therein.