Jimmy Eat World | Fender Sessions | Fender

In the latest episode of Fender Sessions, Jimmy Eat World rocks out with three songs and talks finding ideas, their creative relationship with guitar and more.
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[@williamcfisher]

"Back when I was younger, I was someone you'd've liked." What a line. ❤

[@zachsears5719]

that is one line that always gets me....even after all these years

[@MolliOlli182]

@@zachsears5719 Me too!

[@JoshHelmuth]

God, I love this band more than my own brain can fathom.

[@er7crodriguez375]

I know that feeling too

[@jimmyeatworld]

🤯

[@dylangreen9914]

Same brother

[@MrJohnnyColours]

0:04 Big Casino 5:29 Sure and Certain 10:40 Something Loud

[@baltipszlr3398]

There’s a reason this band is still around. Such humble dudes making great tunes.

[@nedim_guitar]

That seems about right. The songwriting is actually very, VERY good!

[@BottomLineBassin2]

They had a good following then The Middle put them on the map

[@ArtOfAbandonment]

Whoever the audio engineers were on this mix deserve a raise.

[@TheJonOsborne]

Probably making donuts.

[@kurdtjohn]

pretty sure it's Jim who mixed this - sounds very similar mix-wise to the Phoenix Sessions and the first version of Love Never, which he mixed

[@mickcollins1921]

Big casino is my hands down unequivocal favorite JEW song. I was bummed when they DID NOT play it in Indy last month. Back when I was younger, my favorite line was "All the salt in the world couldn't melt that ice." Now that I am older, it's "There's still some living left when your prime comes and goes." It speaks to me more than I like to admit. Great band. Still going strong. And Jim still looks like a friggin teenager.

[@jh1328]

At 2:25 you can see the emotion on Jim’s face when he sings that line. I never felt it before I got in my late 30s, but I’m still fighting…that line means so much to me now.

[@NRANDYN5]

Most underatted band in history

[@rbvea3037]

Chase This Light just gets better and better with time, such an underrated album

[@milfutopia]

Their guitar tones always sound ridiculously good.

[@jimmyeatworld]

🎸🤘

[@Thomasfrommygirl]

I hear they play Fenders

[@claytonjenkins5292]

Used to be even better. I hope they get back to analog soon.

[@Thomasfrommygirl]

@@claytonjenkins5292 there is still quality stuff, but you’ve got to pay big bucks for it. Honestly, I think their “budget” stuff has gotten miles better, but the USA stuff has gotten worse and more expensive. The best sub $3000 fender style guitars are not made by fender these days 😂

[@thediggs]

Bass tone is fantastic as well

[@Kelsey.Baughman]

I got to meet the most of the guys last night in Richmond. They were so kind and lovely, everything teenage me would've hoped for as I grew up listening to their records. I didn't think I could adore them any more than I did, but here we are. They made my year. ❤

[@jimmyeatworld]

🤗

[@claustrophobe2222]

I was there and met them also. They had a great set that night and it was cool to talk to them cause they're really nice guys.

[@coachwmack]

How can a band be so good, yet so underrated? I think they're the greatest "true" rock band of our generation.

[@brucecrawford649]

This has been my favorite band since I was 12 years old hearing "Sweetness" for the first time. Im 32 now. Nothing has changed.

[@carpeimodiem]

The realest band in the world holding court?? Yas plz 🍿🍿🍿🥳 Oh damn... Something Loud sounds so good live! ❤🤘

[@nicholasgeffert]

Jim and Gang, thank you for continuing the Early 2000's Alt, PS2-Era Soundtrack that is an ultimately catchy and insanely upbeat vibe that will never get old 🎸🎶

[@TheCaptainsCog]

Seeing Tom not playing an SG is just weird to me...I still love you guys. Hope you remember the guy who told you all that your rock at a Chipotle in Burbank. That's me!

[@sonariso829]

Bass player is a hero!! What a tone!!

[@nedim_guitar]

I've never really been a big fan of this band. I mean, they're fine, but they were never really that big in Europe, so they kinda passed me by. And sure, their music isn't completely according to my taste, BUT their songwriting is amazing! All three songs here are a schoolbook example of great songwriting! There are nice dynamics, the songs developed they go, they have good bridges, good choruses, good lyrics that are not too wordy... Their arrangements are also great! Fun thing: I'm buying that Adkins signature guitar tomorrow!

[@jeffhudson2567]

Gear reaction - It's interesting to see/hear Tom play a Tele Deluxe (American Pro II?) This could also be a feature demo for the Fractal Axe FX. All 3 guitars sound fantastic! I need a JA-90. Fan reaction - Dating myself, they have been my favorite band for 24 years now and I've seen them play live at least 12 times that I can recall. Kudos to Fender for giving such a great band this opportunity and for not forcing them to play the normal hits. As much as I love the encore staples of sweetness-praise-middle, this was a nice change of pace with the choice of tunes.

[@andysaucedo3226]

Saw Jimmy Eat World at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. Best night ever!

[@tommedvedich]

Been a fan since 2001. Finally saw them play last week. Long live Jimmy Eat World.

[@ARTV-Rogue]

SAME! Well, seeing them live for the first time last week that is. I was right behind the barrier at Riot Fest and they killed it big time.

[@mrmgma]

Jimmy Eat World is forever now and will always be a criminally underrated band. Bleed American & Futures were life changing for me when they came out

[@nedim_guitar]

They were never really huge in Europe, they're much bigger in the US. It's like they weren't as edgy (and druggy) as a bunch of other bands that were their contemporaries, they weren't as darkly cool from the start as others. But that's probably the reason they've held up and gotten better over the years (at least it seems so to me). I've said it before and I'll say it again: their songwriting is excellent!

[@ViajarVamosNessa]

One of the happiest moments of my life was seeing them playing live in my city, São Paulo/Brazil in a huge festival. Then I took a plane and went to Rio to see them playing again in a smaller place. This was one of the moments I will never forget in my life.

[@FernandoGarcia-sf3oh]

I just got my JA90, probably the last brand new one available in Mexico, damn what a great guitar it is!

[@ConnorShawVA]

DAMN what a performance of something loud, those harmonies felt so real and clear. like just a half-second of syncing, sounds like voices snapping to choir in a twang like a guitar itself.

[@szymondudzinski6661]

The cameraman was good! He intentionally walked over to the drummer during the drum solo or went close to Jim when he has his cool guitar momrnt on Sure And Certain. Not something you see often. Hats off

[@GrantSC2]

Big Casino was the first song I ever learnt every lyric to, I remember reading the book that came with the album over and over to memorise it. This version of it reminds me that I picked the best song ever to dedicate myself to. Viva Jimmy Eat World!

[@jimmyeatworld]

Do you still know all the words? Sometimes even we forget them!

[@GrantSC2]

@@jimmyeatworld of course! I saw you guys at 2000trees in the UK this summer and sung my lil heart out. Was an absolute pleasure

[@romix6427]

Can we all appreciate how well his voiced aged? I think he sounds amazing and should do another cover of Big Casino. Jim sounds even better in his mature tone

[@ci0ci0san]

"Something Loud" owns so hard!

[@studiojenskreuter]

How can a band be so tight? That is pure magic between these guys.

[@melbright100]

I love Jim Adkins...he plays with such passion and love for his music...pretty much anything he creates is great...I like the band as awhile but Jim is celebrity crush

[@robotdisco33]

I agree! definitely a celebrity crush, even though he's 26 years older than me lol

[@jeffreymatthews7647]

I've been listening to wide range of rock bands for almost 40 years now and I cannot think of anyone who seems to truly means what they sing more than Jim Adkins.

[@dustinhuiting]

Jimmy eat world has been with me for all aspects of my life. They have had songs that make feel what I needed at the time to cry and to be happy and energetically rock out. They have stayed true to their sound(some critics would say repetitive) but that is why I love them . True to themselves. They deserve more recognition then they have gotten. I would rather meet Jim than Muhammad Ali. Now if only there could be a death cab and Jimmy collab

[@MolliOlli182]

Can’t put my words around how good of a song big casino is. I mean it’s like something familiar that makes you feel super nostalgic about your own childhood and stuff. It’s reeeeeally hard to pick a favorite out of JEW-catalogue but big casino is up there for sure.

[@emo__runner]

Just saw them a week ago and honestly I can't wait until the next time I get to see them live. Jimmy Eat World is one of the greats

[@3lackwoodmusic]

Jim sounds incredible. Wow.

[@TheNinja8000]

I first heard my older brother play there Bleed American album at the age of like 6 and I'm now 22 years old and I still love this band definitely my favorite alternative band by far and just down to earth guys!! Hope to see them I'm concert soon!

[@palm444]

The Fender Adkins has great specs! Love P90s!

[@woodynorris3544]

Jimmy Eat World is a GREAT band. I see them in concert in 2 days!!!!

[@vinayakkrishnan1509]

0:46 - Big Casino 5:31 - Sure and Certain 10:41 - Something Loud

[@dylanbates3370]

I forgot how good a song Big Casino is. Holy smokes.

[@silverfishla]

The Jim Adkins Telecaster is one of the best guitars Fender has made. Sounds great. I had a Korean one before they gave him the signature model. It was terrific.

[@lemonlime2054]

This made my week. How do they sound so fkn good, every single time. Great song choices. Will never love another band like I do these guys, legends.

[@ckypalace]

God I love this band. Something Loud is wonderful.

[@thehomienicked8208]

Have loved Jimmy Eat World since I was in high school. Great to hear a bit of insight and to hear them play.

[@stanloi]

Still remember the 1st time I saw this band live at the scala in london, have seen them so many times since. Never has there been a bad show. So much love for Jimmy Eat World

[@andydinesguitar]

Thanks for 20 years of feel-good music, Jim you're such a good egg!😊🤟🤟🤟😁

[@benjiman818]

Still my favorite band of all time. Rock on!

[@lathspell87]

How does Jim still sound this good live?

[@janderkin]

Saw them last night and out of the 5 shows I've been to, it was the best. They've seemed to age like fine wine.

[@mgagnon]

I own his signature JA-90 and love it! So versatile

[@rouju]

It reminds me when I saw them live at Jakarta years ago. The energy and intensity is through the roof. Thanks for being part of my life guys. Kudos

[@karipmana]

Thank you for this! One of my favorite bands! Jim has such an upbeat and positive energy towards music I admire him very much.

[@imranaiman7184]

Love this band when i was a teenager,love em still even as an adult🤘🏻

[@timidstein888]

My favourite band ever. Thanks for the incredible music.

[@kc5ive]

Saw JEW in Lawrence, KS at a place called the Replay Lounge - about 1994. They opened for Sense Field. Fell in love w/ them immediately.

[@rodrigocutini8308]

This guy oozes charisma. I love him. And I also have my own JA-90. Amazing guitar.

[@sharievanhoogenstyn8686]

Long time fan and they just get better and better. Something Loud is such a banger. Waiting for a West Coast Tour so I can sing and dance with my favorite band. Congratulations Jimmy on such a stellar run. Looking forward to what's coming out next .

[@starfox878]

fender be like "sorry tom, you gotta play our guitars"

[@MrBhcole]

Great guys. Having spent the last 30 years in AZ, they were always cools guys very kind to my old bands. Got to open for them a few times. Watching them grow from Static Prevails has definitely been fun to watch.

[@kurdtjohn]

Lucky. Heard too many good things about those dudes.

[@tryvista1035]

WoW! Don't think I'll sleep tonight!

[@AnniversaryEffect]

god, i love this band so much. great, great episode! thank you so much, fender!

[@blacksunshine7485]

You guys sound great! I can hear every individual instrument. I'd expect nothing less from a Fender showcase I guess, and Jimmy always sound great. Awesome mini set.

[@chefcraigorrell9057]

They still got it!!!

[@ewelinawarchol]

Gosh, Jimmy Adkins is literally the cutest guy in rock music 😍 still ! Ive ben a fangirl when i was like 15-17. Now I'm 30, and I'd still be starstruck on a show ❤

[@loganmatelan7860]

Man when I heard Big Casino it took me back! Chase This Light is such a great record. So many great nights listening to it.

[@michaelcrosby6483]

God bless this band.

[@raymondtrabulsy7294]

I saw these guys live back in 2016. They are so good, and so genuine. I don't think I've ever heard a band say thanks to a crowd before.

[@karimabdelkarim6437]

oh my god i think they even sound better than ever

[@dsholt]

Ok, fine. I'll buy the Jim Atkins tele! Well done, Fender. (Jimmy Eat World is great and this live set was top notch.)

[@drewbarbera4]

You should, it's awesome! I own one and absolutely love it!

[@flowersnaught9380]

Likewise, definitely fun to play

[@beatlesfan2788]

Proud owner of two of his signature JA90 Teles… the BEST guitars I own!

[@pauldemars2891]

I’ve had a Jim Adkins tele in my Amazon cart for 2 years. Just waiting to pull the trigger. Should I ? 😊

[@flylikeallama]

Been listening to y'all without pause since The Middle and the release of Something Loud this year really struck an emotional chord in me with where I'm at now and reflecting on how I've gotten here. Ughhhh ❤‍🔥 Thanks for protecting the special place where your music comes from--all these years, and I'm sure, for forever.

[@johnrad6268]

Woah stellar performance!! This band needs more recognition.

[@dang6704]

A band that gets better and better year by year I love these guys and sure and certain is a masterpiece

[@ishisbananas]

Such! a talented group. Their music will always be in my playlists. Can’t wait for future(s) 😅 releases. Icons.

[@ririemarilyn]

The only band that sounds like how they started.. way back when. Love em!

[@ILiveAmongLions]

That all white JA-90 looks great. Jimmy Eat World is such a good band.

[@Katie-im6en]

Best group of dudes, ever.

[@isipwater]

Jim is worth listening too. And not just the music. There is a depth

[@danejurus69]

I have his signature model. It's badass. The P-90's are awesome.

[@seankent1807]

These guys are more incredible than ever!

[@MikeFavila]

the new song is pure fire. i'm so happy they are still kicking it.

[@CharlieLord]

One of my favourite bands, and definitely my favourite guitar

[@joshlake1882]

Just saw the guys finish out the tour in Providence! Incredible, I've been listening since Clarity in college and now we're bringing our own teenage kids to their shows. They're just as good as ever with such a deep and wonderful catalog, so many classics. Their tour setlist was just a perfect slice of their full talents and it rocked the room.

[@An_imaginary_friend]

My favorite band. Always. ☺️

[@akiobeatsofficial]

Just saw them for the first time this summer. Best band I’ve ever seen live

[@NickTwohig]

Together for 30 years! Goddamn, time flies.

[@KnuckleThruster]

This band has been such an inspiration to me since I heard "Call it in the air" on a compilation CD back in the 90s. Been one of my favorite bands since then.

[@ArnaldiParedes]

Jimmy Eat World is just too much to handle. This guys are awesome!!!

[@Nico-be7ic]

This is a good recording! All time favourite band ❤️❤️❤️

[@overduecollection]

So good, great song selection too!

[@tobysmith8117]

I forget that Jimmy Eat World is 100x better than the other alt bands that now exist. Thank you @fender for a change from the complete shit you’ve been bringing us lately

[@guitarfreak521]

Totally agree!

[@sugarmask]

Jimmy Eat World Legends!!!!

[@kylerussell786]

That may be one of the best rock bass tones I’ve ever heard. I’d love to know his signal chain.

[@INeverWanted2010]

Fender really is knocking it out of the park with their marketing strategy lately.

[@shaygeraghty]

My 1st proper concert was Jimmy Eat World at Brixton 2022 and I forced my girlfriend to come with me but she loved it just as much as I did. Was the craziest night we've ever had!! Planning to get a tattoo to forever remember that incredible night.

[@gavinkaufmanworld]

Such a brilliant session! Thanks so much for sharing 😁 Jimmy, you ROCK!! 🤘🏻

[@JaredWhittle]

I love my JA-90 Telecaster, but it does look weird having Tom playing a tele.

[@MickaelBeaulieu]

Oh yes ! So nice to see them !

[@YiaMdj]

In the span of about a month and a half since I started listening to this band it is now already my 9th most listened band ever on Spotify what the hell is going on I don't want to hear anything else anymore. Holy shit imagine if I had started listening to them during my angsty teen emo years, what a world it would be.