60 Songs That Explain the '90s “The Middle”—Jimmy Eat World
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Nov 6, 2024 Andy Greenwald, co-host of The Watch and author of Nothing Feels Good, joins to explore Jimmy Eat World's hit "The Middle." They dive into the song's unexpected popularity, the emotional depth of the band's lyrics, and their evolution from a DIY punk band to mainstream success. The conversation weaves in humorous personal anecdotes, from a t-shirt cannon mishap at a baseball game to the touchstones of creating mixtapes for love, all while reflecting on how music resonates deeply across different life moments.
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T-Shirt Cannon Mishap
- Rob Harvilla's friend Jerry got hit in the face with a projectile at a Mudhens game.
- Jerry calmly asked for another game ticket, but he refused.
Life-Changing Albums
- Life-changing albums often arrive during mundane moments, not just major life events.
- Rob Harvilla connected with Pedro the Lion's album Control amidst personal milestones and anxieties.
Control's Catharsis
- David Bazan found playing Control's bleak songs cathartic, turning audience nostalgia into despair.
- Harvilla reflects on Control's impact during a friend's transition to adulthood.