he must have eaten the world i must admit he does sound vry good on backup vocals aswell and i dont mind the sub lead it is one of my fave JEM songs :)
I was born in 2002 and grew up with the hits like the middle and sweetness. Going back and seeing their emo days really makes me appreciate the versatility of this band.
Benjarmon, I love this band.. I remember hearing Seventeen on the Surge CD and Tom was singing lead vocals on that one whereas when they made it internationally famous, Jim was singing The Middle and The Sweetness
I remember having bought Static Prevails about 20 years ago as my first JEW record and I was surprised that this video was additionally featured on the cd as I put it in my PC. Windows 95 and Rockstar were connected ever since in my head!
That's Rites of Spring in the late 80's, but yeah, they're still OG's and their 90's stuff _needs_ more appreciation, especially with how influential they were to the following waves of Emo/Pop Punk.
@placestamphere6 They are "like" OG emo, but they are way past the actual OG (Rites of Spring, Fugazi). They are part of the second wave of emo kicked off by Sunny Day Real Estate in 1994 with their brilliant "Diary" LP
dudeman1999 yeah I wish they did a kind of Lee Reynoldo thing sonic youth does giving him one song per album. I think that would have made a lot of their later albums more interesting.
@@fullskapunkalchemist3471 if Clarity was anything to go off of, it seems that originally they planned to do that. Then immediately gave up on that idea on the next album. I don't really mind though, i like Tom's vocals on the early albums, but Jim is just superior.
vocals sound like Social Distortion or Sponge. Good thing Jimmy took over and they became a hit band. Jimmy at one point was probably like "We're called Jimmy Eat World not Tom Eat World now move over and let me do this!!" ;p
... That didn't make much sense. Wouldn't it be "Seeing as 6 people thumbed you down, I guess so" ?? You basically just said that because people gave him thumbs down that they agree with him? Sorry I just don't understand the logic.
"The Middle" is definately their most known song. It's also quite popular, which creates a lot of 'posers' who claim they love Jimmy Eat World. "The Middle" is my LEAST favorite song by these guys; it's a little too pop sounding for me, but it's really just a matter of taste and opinion.
Me too... it's my least too. I didn't even like JEW until my friend was playing their album and not knowing, I like Praise Chorus and listened some more, ended up like a lot more songs.
I only listen to the studio version of "The Middle" if it comes on the radio. Other than that, I only listen to the demo and live versions. Keeps it as fresh as their most played song can be. Hearing it live in person still makes me happy, though.
Aside from this single, the rest of their first 2 albums haven't aged well, but are still fun to listen to. Also, on a side note, 2:48 is where this track really shines.
This is sort of like Pearl Jam meets R.E.M.....can you think of anything more dull? All this "sensitive-but-rockin'" dude pop music is a waste of time and money....
this sucks.... But imo everything by Jimmyeatworld except Sweetness and Pain sucks... It's weird.. they have these two amazing songs, and all their other songs suck...
I remember having bought Static Prevails about 20 years ago as my first JEW record and I was surprised that this video was additionally featured on the cd as I put it in my PC. Windows 95 and Rockstar are connected ever since in my head!
I love how everyone is there performing the video and then there's Jim on the side there just in a world of his own lol
Drawn To Ice Hockey also he's the only one not wearing a red shirt lol
@@MotorStorm66 someone needs to tell Jim to get with the memo dammit
lol
he must have eaten the world i must admit he does sound vry good on backup vocals aswell and i dont mind the sub lead it is one of my fave JEM songs :)
I was born in 2002 and grew up with the hits like the middle and sweetness. Going back and seeing their emo days really makes me appreciate the versatility of this band.
Benjarmon, I love this band.. I remember hearing Seventeen on the Surge CD and Tom was singing lead vocals on that one whereas when they made it internationally famous, Jim was singing The Middle and The Sweetness
one of the best bands
This album deserves much more recognition.
such a unique sound. really good band
xxhockeykid95xx Aye.
I remember having bought Static Prevails about 20 years ago as my first JEW record and I was surprised that this video was additionally featured on the cd as I put it in my PC. Windows 95 and Rockstar were connected ever since in my head!
One of the best songs from their best fucking album!
It’s one of my favorite songs from you guys , I didn’t know you had a video for it . I Just discovered it today .
Jimmy Eat World is like, original emo. Emo has just changed a lot since their day. But, yeah, they are emo.
That's Rites of Spring in the late 80's, but yeah, they're still OG's and their 90's stuff _needs_ more appreciation, especially with how influential they were to the following waves of Emo/Pop Punk.
@placestamphere6 They are "like" OG emo, but they are way past the actual OG (Rites of Spring, Fugazi). They are part of the second wave of emo kicked off by Sunny Day Real Estate in 1994 with their brilliant "Diary" LP
@@pete7164 when were you guys born? 😂
can anyone actually listen to rites of spring? it's almost unlistenable to me
@@OctoberFallsToPieceswhat are you talkin about rites of spring is awesome bro
i would love to see some live treatments for Static Prevail...
love this song
I was so obsessed with Tom back in the day
I wish this guy still was the singer because the harmonies with Jim are killer...plus I think Tom has more interesting sound and lyrics
dudeman1999 yeah I wish they did a kind of Lee Reynoldo thing sonic youth does giving him one song per album. I think that would have made a lot of their later albums more interesting.
@@fullskapunkalchemist3471 if Clarity was anything to go off of, it seems that originally they planned to do that. Then immediately gave up on that idea on the next album. I don't really mind though, i like Tom's vocals on the early albums, but Jim is just superior.
I wish they did both like a Mark and Tom kind of thing some solo some together
This is where Jimmy Eat World throwing it back in 1996 and I like how that sounds? 🤘🏾😜🤘🏾
A personal fav.
One of my faves from them and best ever tracks for drums. Zach killing it, especially the intro and the drumroll build up going into the end 🔥
Best song on this album is "Episode IV".
but imagine if Jim sang this song instead of tom. i don't think Jim couldn't have sang this song like tom did.
Im not sure if you’re still on this account but I think Tom should’ve sung Bleed American, his voice captures that song if you ask me.
Tom deserved more vocal recognition, I wish he would come back with that style
good song
22aiolos Underrated.
Johnathan u replied to a 9 year old comment
@@ShowtimeAtWaco yep he did
Essa música é realmente uma obra prima 🤘🏻
this has been my favourite jimmy eat world song since i was in middle school good days ye
The OG emo band, some real inspirational shit from here 25 years later in a lot of modern emo/ punk which barley exists anymore.
Gah, this one just hits different
I had 2 pairs of Simple shoes. I love that this is my take away from this video, hahaha. Damn, I love this band so much.
Same!
lol Im the first one to comment this - COOL ... JEW ROCKS !!!
Happy 25th Anniversary
I could see the resemblance a bit to Mike Ness on this song, but only with this song. All there others sound way different.
0:36 micheal jackson
2:09 Pieces
The video is the same shots/frames of say It do of weezer? This is a reference?
Love smash mouth
singer sounds similar to the social distortion singer
that is awesome song so if anyone wants to say tom sucks at singing then don t cus he is good
tom is good at singing
I think this is Jimmy Eat World most unknown song...
I can't see his comment anymore. It's been blurred out. So I'm going to take what you said, and completly ignore it. How's that?
I think this singer is better but the other was good too.
Jimmy's better i think :)
Like Jimmy Eat World? We have a NEW video up now (Kids of Tomorrow)
Yeah. This to 555. Makes perfect sense.
:D agrre!
he was their former vocalist before static prevails.
They are emo they just don't follow emo trend and dress with make up because its not about how you dress it's about the music
That was emo in the 90s. No makeup, no black clothes.
@@pantsnjacket381 scene not emo
U suck
cool
vocals sound like Social Distortion or Sponge. Good thing Jimmy took over and they became a hit band. Jimmy at one point was probably like "We're called Jimmy Eat World not Tom Eat World now move over and let me do this!!" ;p
jimmyeat world is scene music....
lol me niether!
Oh shit, why is Carson Daily singing???
there will probably be a more recent comment, but IDk
@Sevencrazythings hahahahaha
shit's old man
xD i occasionally had to lol
still a good song without the other lead vocalist singing
Lmao very sorry for offending you. Just didn't quite understand. Whatever helps you sleep at night though. =D
... That didn't make much sense. Wouldn't it be "Seeing as 6 people thumbed you down, I guess so" ?? You basically just said that because people gave him thumbs down that they agree with him? Sorry I just don't understand the logic.
"The Middle" is definately their most known song. It's also quite popular, which creates a lot of 'posers' who claim they love Jimmy Eat World.
"The Middle" is my LEAST favorite song by these guys; it's a little too pop sounding for me, but it's really just a matter of taste and opinion.
I agree the middle is kind of bland to be their best hit. I don't think it's the worst through.
+David Da Silva what's their worst?
Zoey Elizabeth Yes, static prevails, clarity and bleed american are my favorite albums from them
Me too... it's my least too. I didn't even like JEW until my friend was playing their album and not knowing, I like Praise Chorus and listened some more, ended up like a lot more songs.
I only listen to the studio version of "The Middle" if it comes on the radio. Other than that, I only listen to the demo and live versions. Keeps it as fresh as their most played song can be. Hearing it live in person still makes me happy, though.
haha.... hahahahaha?
din't jim do backup sining
240p
I think we all know, In Soviet Russia, things are different (Eat Jimmies World).
Aside from this single, the rest of their first 2 albums haven't aged well, but are still fun to listen to. Also, on a side note, 2:48 is where this track really shines.
Totally disagree, I think Static Fails especially sounds awesome.
@Sevencrazythings lmfao
he looks like him
What!? That isnt jimmy eat world?
i totally agree i think there preety good just well not teh best lol ^^
This is a weird music video
Dont mock legal weed man! :D
Seen as 6 people thumbed you down. I'd guess no.
different singer dude
I'm gonna say that the Social Distortion singer SOUND likes Jimmy Eat World....cause who is Social Distortion??
sounds lik blink 182
They destroyed their rocknroll legacy with their 555 wanna be billie ellish shit simple loop crap. Rip Jimmy eat world
Lol people actually love that song but ok
Lol wdym , 555 is cool too, people have to adapt themselves sometimes, just accept it
It's one 6 second loop over and over. It's the lowest kind of musicianship. That's what hip hop and pop do. It's lame.
This is sort of like Pearl Jam meets R.E.M.....can you think of anything more dull? All this "sensitive-but-rockin'" dude pop music is a waste of time and money....
They're pretty good, but just because they made it so far without being able to play the instruments well..
Nah. Jimmy Eat World mediocre skills at best. Catchy though.
this sucks.... But imo everything by Jimmyeatworld except Sweetness and Pain sucks...
It's weird.. they have these two amazing songs, and all their other songs suck...
backwardsman what about the middle
@@retardationretardation653 no, too pop
U suck dude
I remember having bought Static Prevails about 20 years ago as my first JEW record and I was surprised that this video was additionally featured on the cd as I put it in my PC. Windows 95 and Rockstar are connected ever since in my head!