Album Rating: 4.5

I'm still trying to find the most analogous albums to compare this to, but I feel like it will end up misrepresenting it no matter what I do. Maybe a blend of Damage and Chase This Light? It's not "raw" but it's very basic, yet somehow also not boring because of how memorable/catchy the melodies are. Lol.

Album Rating: 3.5

Damage's songwriting with Chase This Light's production maybe kinda? (Not that I've heard it all)

Album Rating: 4.5

That'd be the best I could describe it.

Album Rating: 3.5

555's production is so bright. I think I can only really enjoy it quietly in the background, where the lyrics and melodic mood can shine through without the distractions of all the invasive synth. That's just my early take on it and I'm sure others will get into it and I hope they do.

Album Rating: 4.0

All the Way just clicked with me. Still having trouble getting into Love Never though.

Album Rating: 4.0

Didn’t know Jim was an alcoholic. At least he certainly makes it sound that way in this interview:



https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8532664/jimmy-eat-world-interview-jim-adkins-surviving



Seems that he quit drinking right after Damage was released. Could explain why there was a renewed vigor, passion and creativity to Integrity Blues.

Album Rating: 3.0

Still think All the Way sucks

Album Rating: 4.0

Nah. Maybe you need a few more listens. Took me 4 or 5.

Album Rating: 4.0

Or maybe it’s YOU that sucks man, did you ever think about that? Huh?!

Album Rating: 3.5

Lol. Yeah I also don't really like Love Never. I thought it was crap when I first heard it but now with the new mix I'm a little warmer on it. It's just OK. All the Way is fun.

Album Rating: 3.5

> Seems that he quit drinking right after Damage was released. Could explain why there was a renewed vigor, passion and creativity to Integrity Blues.



Also interesting to note that they took a year hiatus between Damage and Integrity Blues. Apparently because they started to write their new album and they felt like it wasn't coming together.



Jim went on a solo tour and produced a solo EP. Zach produced a couple of EPs with his wife under the name A Wretched Desert. Tom took up boxing. And Rick opened up a brewery.

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

I caught a snippet of 555 on the UK itunes store. I wasn't sure how I felt about the vocal production at first but on further listens I think it works really well. Has a hazy, nightlife vibe, which I live for. It is a different vibe from the live version, but equally as good. Hopefully, they release an acoustic version at some point.

Extremely well-written review. Like you I place a lot of emotional weight and nostalgia to certain songs and the parts of my life that came with them. Jimmy Eat World is really important to me in that regard. I'm really excited to listen to this.

Album Rating: 3.5

How have 8 people heard this already? I get one or two staffers but 8 seems like a lot. Somebody help a brother out.

Album Rating: 4.0

Got my pre order coming Friday. Come on dude, PATIENCE. Just wait for release day. Literally just a few days.

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

I feel him. Never have I felt such pain waiting for an album haha. They probably haven't heard it, though. Just predict ratings I'm gathering, which is the silliest thing if true.

Album Rating: 4.0

Pain? You wanna know pain brah?! Try being a Tool fan.

Album Rating: 4.0

It takes my pain AWAAAAY!!!

Album Rating: 3.5

> Pain? You wanna know pain brah?! Try being a Tool fan.



OK you win lol! Dude every 3 years when a new Jimmy album is on its way I'm pretty much in a holding pattern. For some really lame reason I can't explain, this is the most important thing to me right now.



But yeah you're right it's so close and I can wait. I just need distractions and complaining about it online happens to be one of them! :P :D

Album Rating: 4.5

Guys I'm a huge Jimmy fan and this is good, but it's not a life changer so don't blow your whole week waiting for this with baited breath. You'll enjoy it but it's not gonna crack your top 4 Jimmy albums.