EPISODE · Mar 15, 2021 · 55 MIN
Ep. 42: Jim Adkins discusses Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle"
from Chris DeMakes A Podcast · host Chris DeMakes
Despite the massive cult appeal of Jimmy Eat World's 1999 album Clarity, it was 2001's Bleed American album - and more specifically, the breakout hit "The Middle" - that launched the band into superstardom. On this episode, Jim Adkins discusses the story behind the writing, recording, and release of this classic song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Despite the massive cult appeal of Jimmy Eat World's 1999 album Clarity, it was 2001's Bleed American album - and more specifically, the breakout hit "The Middle" - that launched the band into superstardom. On this episode, Jim Adkins discusses the story behind the writing, recording, and release of this classic song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 42: Jim Adkins discusses Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle"
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