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'''Jimmy Eat World''' are a power-pop/emo rock band formed in Mesa, Arizona in 1992. | '''Jimmy Eat World''' are a power-pop/[[emo]] rock band formed in Mesa, Arizona in 1992. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Along with bands such as Sunny Day Real Estate, The Promise Ring, The Wedding Present, and | Along with bands such as Sunny Day Real Estate, The Promise Ring, The Wedding Present, and [[Weezer]], Jimmy Eat World is considered an early proponent of the development of a style of rock that is now commonly referred to as emo - although, by today's standards (much like Weezer), they have little resemblance to the current emo scene. Early material by the band was quite raw and very much in the pop-punk/indie vein, but the band has evolved into a potent, pop-saturated rock unit, with well-written songs, tight harmonies, and of course, loud guitars whenever possible. | ||
==Weezer connections== | ==Weezer connections== | ||