The 1996 album "Static Prevails" showcases Jimmy Eat World's early, more raw and energetic alternative rock sound, before their later Emo crossover success.
- "Static Prevails" was released in 1996 on Capitol Records. The album was produced by the band and included the single "Rock and Roll Dave". It did not chart on the Billboard 200.
- The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales. Carnegie, Pennsylvania band The Suicide Machines are also featured on the album.
- This album featured the band's original lineup, with guitarist Tom Linton. It was their first album released on a major label, Capitol Records.
Jimmy Eat World formed in Mesa, Arizona in 1993. They are known for their blend of emo, alternative rock, and power pop. This album, "Static Prevails," was their second album, released when the band was still in its relative infancy and finding its sound.
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