Chase This Light

Recording

Recording for Chase This Light began in July 2006 with producer Butch Vig. In June 2007, it was announced that the album was being mixed by Chris Lord-Alge.

Track information

The song "Carry You" originated as a track from Jim Adkins' side project Go Big Casino. Jimmy Eat World has recorded other Go Big Casino songs previously like "Hear You Me", "My Sundown", and "Drugs or Me".

Release

In July 2007, the band went on a tour of the U.S., before doing several shows in South Africa as well as appearing at several festival dates in Europe the following month. "Big Casino", the first single from the album, was released August 28 for download. The album's artwork was released the following day. Chase This Light was released on October 16 through Interscope. A music video was released for "Big Casino" on October 24. "Always Be" began airing on various radio channels on December 3, 2007, A music video for "Always Be" was released on January 29, 2008. "Let It Happen" was released to radio on April 8.

Reception

The album debuted at number five on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling approximately 62,000 copies in its first week. It also sold 78,000 worldwide. As of July 2008, the album has sold approximately 320,000 copies worldwide, and, as of September 2010, the album has sold 225,000 copies in the United States (US).

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Jimmy Eat World.

Personnel