"Clarity"- Jimmy Eat World
What happens when a band matures into something just so melodic and
beautiful? You get Clarity. This album is just ten times better than their
Capitol debut, Static Prevails. It steers away from its pop-punk/emo roots
and has developed into a melodic rock quartet with singing. I mean, really,
this is beautiful stuff. They use a violin, cello, and farfisa on at least
half the songs and it just mixes so well with new sound. "Just Watch the
Fireworks" almost reminds me of "I'll Be Missing You" (The Police) for some
odd reason, but it just has that passion and purity. "Lucky Denver Mint" has
a drum beat that gets your heart thumping and the harmonies are just
perfect. You hear their roots coming out on "Your New Aesthetic" so new fans
can hera where they came from. Oh, I just love the re-make of "Crush"
(originally named "Secret Crush" on the Mineral/Jimmy Eat World/Sense Field
split 7"). It's the perfect love song. Speaking of love songs, "For Me is
this is Heaven" is a great song to dedicate to your girlfriend on the radio:
"Can you still feel the butterflies? Can you still hear the last goodnight?
Close my eyes and believe wherever you are, an angel for me." Pure emotion
put into harmonies and the creative minds of Jimmy Eat World.
Lars-O-Meter: 9.5 out of 10
Favorite song: "Just Watch the Fireworks"
Record label: Capitol Records
Please note that this is a secular cd.