Released October 21, 2016 Artist Jimmy Eat World Producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen Genre Alternative rock | Length 46:39 Release date 21 October 2016 Label RCA Records | |
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Studio Sunset Sound, Chez JMJ, Unit 2 Similar Jimmy Eat World albums, Alternative rock albums | ||
Integrity Blues is the ninth studio album by the American rock band Jimmy Eat World, released on October 21, 2016, through RCA. The album was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen, known previously for collaborating with Paramore, M83 and Nine Inch Nails, and was preceded by the single "Sure and Certain".
Contents
Production
Recording took place at Sunset Sound, Chez JMJ and Unit 2. Justin Meldal-Johnsen and the band handled producer duties. Sessions were engineered by Mike Schuppan, Carlos de la Garza, Meldal-Johnsen, Jim Adkins and Zach Lind, with assistance from Geoff Neal. Ken Andrews mixed the recordings while Dave Cooley mastered them at Elysian Mastering.
Release
On August 21, 2016 the band premiered the song "Get Right" on BBC Radio 1 and confirmed that the song would appear on their forthcoming album, as well a lengthy world tour being in the works. The song was released a day later, and it was available at the band's official website for free download. On August 30, the band debuted the lead single "Sure and Certain" on KROQ-FM and confirmed details about the album, such as Justin Meldal-Johnsen as the album's producer. On September 6, the band announced the fall tour dates over the United States and Europe, as well the track list and album cover.
Reception
Released to positive reviews, the album became the band's highest charting release in the UK, reaching number 21 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was the tenth best selling album of the week in the United States (pure sales).
Track listing
All songs written by Jimmy Eat World.
Personnel
Personnel per booklet.
Songs
1You With Me5:18
2Sure And Certain3:36
3It Matters3:55