'No, Never' is a surprisingly grungey offering from the band and one that harks back to their brilliant debut. It would be much better if they'd get rid of the heavily reverbed " la"s detracting attention from from an actually-okay chorus. It's like a much, much duller version of 'Hear You Me' and the kind of song that many a mushy-guy will no doubt cover on YouTube. 'Please Say No' again turns to the soppy Jimmy Eat World. A song that's on par with the likes of 'Pain' and 'The Middle' without playing copy-cat.
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It's obvious that lead single 'I Will Steal You Back' was written for that purpose it's full of energy, angst and one that could easily slip onto their greatest hits list. It's a nice touch and one that the band manage to pull off without becoming too fluffy. The cutesy acoustic accompaniment is pushed right back, making the band's token harmonies the main focus. James' vocals are turned right up in the production for 'Book of Love'. You'll be singing along to this one before you even realise you know the words. Plus, there's a nice little guitar solo in there to sink your teeth into. Jimmy Eat World are best when they're really going for it and boy, do they write a catchy chorus or two. The song continues with its pop-tinged efforts but the lyrical content is so wet, there's no doubt this song will soon join the ranks as a teen drama soundtrack go-to. It's a frustrating listen especially as these guys are capable of much more. Opening with " I hate the way I feel but I don't think I can change, I just breathe through each day" is painfully obvious. Title track 'Damage' is pretty cheesy by any definition. The song isn't ground-breaking but this is a group that are able to combine all their elements that have worked in the past and conjure them up to make something new. It's a strong start and one that reminds us of the Jimmy Eat World that we all know and love a band that are able to transport you back to a time you thought you had forgotten. 'Appreciation' starts with a wholly catchy riff, only to be accompanied by crisp drums and James Adkins' familiar harmonic wails. Latest album Damage opens in typically Jimmy Eat World fashion. It seems to have worked nicely for them so far, with the recent Chase This Light and Invented both receiving praise from fans and critics alike. They've never attempted a reinvention and have never pretended to be something they're not. The band have always stuck to what they know. If you're a twentysomething, there's every chance that Clarity, Bleed American and Futures provided some of the soundtrack to your awkward years. A new album from Jimmy Eat World will always evoke feelings of nostalgia.
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