Jimmy Eat World return to their old sound for a surprisingly emotional, and all around enjoyable album. Their best album since Bleed American, and one of the best albums of 2016
So I was a huge fan of Jimmy Eat World back in the day. Clarity was great, Bleed American was even better, and then Futures was a solid follow up. I wasn't a huge fan of Chase This Light or Invented. I thought Damage was actually pretty good and people didn't give it the praise it deserved, but that's just my opinion. So a few years after Damage we get the single get right, and it was really good! I was always looking forward to a new Jimmy Eat World album, but this made me more excited. When Integrity Blues was announced, we got sure and certain, and in my opinion definitely the best song since the middle. So after weeks of listening to sure and certain on repeat, Integrity Blues was released, and it was worth the wait
Upon first listen, the best things about the album are it's strong lyrics and overall emotional impact it displays on each song. You and me and the title track definitely displaying the albums strongest lyrics in my opinion. But with great lyrics, we also have some really great punk rock songs (through, sure and certain) that remind us of old Jimmy Eat World. Another standout song is the end is beautiful, reminding me of hear you, me from Bleed American. But really the entire album is a great listen
Another thing to mention is the return of the grand epic (in length) ending that Jimmy Eat World used to pull off so great. Pol Roger is a terrific album closer, made even more epic with the title track being just before. All around just a well designed album with every track having something great to offer
So, Jimmy Eat World put out a spectacular album (I know I've been using a bunch of different words to describe this album), and definitely their best since Bleed American. I hope they continue along this style of music for upcoming albums, and I am already looking forward to their next album
Best Songs: Sure and Certain, Pol Roger, The End Is Beautiful
