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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
If the Foo Fighters could write songs...., February 9, 2000
They might sound a bit like this."Thinking, That's All" is probably one of the best opening tracks on any album in a long while. Jimmy Eat World rocks a lot harder than some of these tracks (and "Clarity") would lead you to beleive and "Thinking..." provides proof. There's hints of the direction the band would take on "Clarity" in other tracks particularly "World is Static" and "Episode IV." "In The Same Room" and "Anderson Mesa" manage to skilfully blend balad style pop with post-punk guitar rock. A little bit of J.E.W. trivia: "Seventeen" ended up in part of what was an otherwise perfectly awful Drew Barrymore movie. A good sign at how much I like this was that the original CD was stollen out of my car with about 4 others. This one got replaced within days. By all means, buy this CD. But if you get a chance to see J.E.W., DO IT!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
an incredibly beautiful sonic landscape, May 15, 2000
Through the album Static Prevails, Jimmy Eat World have a crafted a true masterpiece.It is difficult to accurately categorize Jimmy Eat World, as it is with most exceptional groups. The members of J.E.W. form a synthesis of post-punk rock taken to a rather sophisticated level, melodies which at any one given moment make you want to fall into a solitary slumber, and the next inspire you to erupt in a burst of exalted energy. They then combine this incredibly powerful music with thoughtful lyrics recalling regret, the importance of now, love and life. All while harmonize like no other through the albums' entirety. It begins with a rush of adrenaline and structured, melodic chaos through the opening track "Thinking, That's All" and proceeds to bring out another good handful of superbly crafted modern ballads. Midway through the album appears the song "Digits" where it begins as lonely rumble meandering through the heart of a lost person. Only to explode into an uplifting movement which seems to catapult you to the next extreme, and then ending with a simple yet beautiful melody with a drawn out minor chord. It's like witnessing the transformation of a persons' stance on life with in the span of seven and a half minutes. The album continues to roll along fluidly. Filled to the brim with rolling drums, driving guitar and swooping melodies all the way to the very last note. Static Prevails is one of those albums which has an immortal quality to it. It's a work of art which simply had to come to fruition. It takes you from one emotional extreme to the next, showing you darkness and pure light, and reminding you that in the end only static prevails, and that that's beautiful.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rocks more than you might think it does, February 11, 2000
"Static Prevails" is, flat out, a great album. It rocks harder than anything else the band has done ("Clarity", "Spangle" from the "Songs for the Broken Hearted" comp., etc...)and it still rules. "Seventeen", "Episode IV", "Call it in the Air", and "Anderson Mesa" standout as the best of the bunch on this fine cd. Do not hesitate to buy this one. Jimmy Eat World: Accept them before they take over the world!
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