"First off, Jimmy Eat World is from Arizona. Jimmy Eat World's Singles, while a great CD, is probably at the bottom of my list compared to Bleed American, Clarity and Static Prevails. For the hardcore JEW fan this CD is definately a must since it groups together many songs that could previously only be found on compilations and splits. If you're looking for the more friendly JEW I'd stick with Bleed American though."
Great Album for Fans
Puoblo | 12/22/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Truly this album rates 4 and one half stars. Its not as polished as clarity, but then again its a collection of old demos and rare material. I truly love this album, as I do every jimmy eat world album. However I recommend that someone first buy clarity and then maybe later the Album singles. I do highly recommend this album though. Anyway I'm getting really excited for their new album which will come out in march or april 2001. I guarantee Jimmy eat World by then will be a household name with that incredible song called "sweetness"."
Brilliance on disc
Tim R. Haas | chicago, il | 10/03/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"first off, boston based? the editorial review is way off. jimmy eat world hails from tempe, az. secondly, in no way was this recorded at shows or whatnot. these are demos and singles from 7" records and other out of print rarities.
with that out of the way, let me say that this is one of the best jimmy eat world records, which dosent say much, seeing as the only one i dont recommend to everyone is bleed american, which is still a pretty decent disc. this album, however, showcases much of the subtlety and intelligence that these guys can cram into their sounds, and also shows you a bit of what they used to sound like when they were pretty hugely punk and punk alone. recommended tracks include what would i say to you now, opener, spangle, untitled (which the track listing dosent list for some odd reason,) ramina, and h model.
you wont be disappointed. unless you like bad music."
If You Like Perfect Jimmy Eat World Pop, You Won't LIke This
Tim Van Boening | Palmdale California | 03/27/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Truthfully speaking, the worst Jimmy Eat World song is better than 1,000 perfect Creed songs. (that has nothing to do with the review, I just wanted to say that) Anyways, this hew is a compilation of all of Jimmy Eat World's songs they put on...well...compilations. Top tracks for me are Opener (originally from Emo Diaries, Chapter 1...), 77 Satelites (originally from the vinyl version of Static Prevails), Christmas Card and Untitled (both from the JEW/Blueprint split 7" EP), and Digits (which later was on Static Prevails with new verse). This album is raw, good time music, pure and simple. It sums it up when Jim says "Straight outta Phoenix, boys.." on H Model. It's a raw, rocking good album. Simple as that. Go buy it and dance to it in your room in socks."
Finally
sarcastic_wuthering | MA | 02/20/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I just came into Jimmy Eat World with Bleed American. Ever since I've absolutely loved them, they rock. The only problem is that I had bought every CD of theirs I could get my hands on. This was the perfect addition. And the song "What I would say To You Now" is awesome. I finally found more great J.E.W. If you're a fan (static prevails-"bleed american", if you just like bleed american you might not like this right off) then this is a must have. Not as great as the other CD's, it's a bit choppy, but still awesome (what by Jimmy Eat World isn't?!)"