Integrity Blues

Integrity Blues
Studio album by Jimmy Eat World
Released	October 21, 2016
Studio	Sunset Sound, Chez JMJ, Unit 2
Genre	Alternative rock,[1] pop rock[2]
Length	46:39
Label	RCA
Producer	Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World chronology
Damage (2013) Integrity Blues (2016)
Singles from Integrity Blues
"Sure and Certain" Released: August 30, 2016

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".

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.^[3]

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.^[4] The song was released a day later, and it was available at the band's official website for free download.^[5] On August 30, the band debuted the lead single "Sure and Certain" on KROQ-FM^[6] and confirmed details about the album, such as Justin Meldal-Johnsen as the album's producer.^[7] On September 6, the band announced the fall tour dates over the United States and Europe, as well the track list and album cover.^[8]

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.^[9] The album was the tenth best selling album of the week in the United States (pure sales).^[10]

Track listing

All songs written by Jimmy Eat World.^[3]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"You with Me"	5:18
2.	"Sure and Certain"	3:35
3.	"It Matters"	3:54
4.	"Pretty Grids"	4:11
5.	"Pass the Baby"	5:23
6.	"Get Right"	2:49
7.	"You Are Free"	4:14
8.	"The End Is Beautiful"	4:25
9.	"Through"	2:51
10.	"Integrity Blues"	3:12
11.	"Pol Roger"	6:47
Total length:		46:39

Personnel

Personnel per booklet.^[3]

Jimmy Eat World Jim Adkins – lead vocals, guitar Rick Burch – bass guitar, backing vocals Zach Lind – drums, percussion Tom Linton – backing vocals, guitar Additional musicians Courtney Marie Andrews – additional vocals (tracks 1, 2 and 11) Robin Vining – additional vocals (tracks 1, 2 and 4); keyboards (tracks 8 and 11) Justin Meldal-Johnsen – keyboards, programming, percussion Roger Joseph Manning Jr. – strings, brass and woodwinds arrangement (tracks 10 and 11) Steve Aho – music copying, orchestration Shari Sutcliffe – production coordination, contracting Vannessa Frebairn-Smith – cello and orchestral session leader Mike Whitson – viola Rob Schear – trumpet Nick Daley – trombone Lara Wickes – English horn Jessica Pearlman – oboe

Production Justin Meldal-Johnsen – producer, engineer Jimmy Eat World – producer Mike Schuppan – engineer Carlos de la Garza – engineer Jim Adkins – engineer Zach Lind – engineer Geoff Neal – assistant engineer Ken Andrews – mixing Dave Cooley – mastering Olivia Smith – art direction Sandra Luk – art direction Natalie O'Moore – photography

Charts

Chart (2016)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[11]	27
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[12]	70
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[13]	35
Irish Albums (IRMA)[14]	41
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[15]	6
Scottish Albums (OCC)[16]	15
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[17]	80
UK Albums (OCC)[18]	21
US Billboard 200[19]	17
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[20]	4

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Ref.
United States	October 21, 2016	CD DL LP	RCA	[21]

References

1. "Review: Jimmy Eat World - Integrity Blues - Sputnikmusic". Retrieved November 8, 2016.
2. Post, The Jakarta. "AlbumREVIEWS: 'Integrity Blues' by Jimmy Eat World". Retrieved November 8, 2016.
3. Integrity Blues (Booklet). Jimmy Eat World. RCA. 2016. 88985324032.
4. "Jimmy Eat World return with new single "Get Right" — listen". Consequence of Sound. August 22, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
5. "FREE DOWNLOAD 'GET RIGHT'". August 22, 2016. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
6. "Jimmy Eat World Premieres New Song "Sure and Certain" on Kevin & Bean". kroq.com. KROQ. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
7. "Jimmy Eat World announce new album, Integrity Blues, share "Sure and Certain" — listen". Consequence of Sound. August 30, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
8. "Jimmy Eat World announce fall tour, detail new Integrity Blues LP". Consequence of Sound. September 6, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
9. "Jimmy Eat World - UK Album Chart History". officialcharts.com. UK Albums Chart. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
10. http://www.billboard.com/charts/top-album-sales
11. "Australiancharts.com – Jimmy Eat World – Integrity Blues". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
12. "Jimmy Eat World – Chart history" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Jimmy Eat World. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
13. "Offiziellecharts.de – Jimmy Eat World – Integrity Blues" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
14. "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week 43, 2016". Chart-Track. IRMA. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
15. "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 31, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
16. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
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18. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
19. "Jimmy Eat World – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Jimmy Eat World. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
20. "Jimmy Eat World – Chart history" Billboard Top Alternative Albums for Jimmy Eat World. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
21. "Jimmy Eat World: Integrity Blues: Music". Amazon.com. ASIN B01L8EM1H6. Retrieved September 14, 2016.