Album · Released 24 July 2001
Bleed American
The opening guitar attack on Bleed American is a useful reminder that Jimmy Eat World can sound anxious as well as reassuring. Jim Adkins pushes his voice hard, the rhythm is tight, and the brief spaces in the chorus make each return hit more sharply. It is an excellent entrance to an album often remembered for its friendliness. That friendly side deserves its reputation. The Middle gives encouragement a plain melody and a brisk pace, avoiding…
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Bleed AmericanOur album review · 9 November 2025
8.9 