jimmy eat world

Axl Rose is not a fan of Jimmy Eat World, and he's not afraid to share his opinion.

"You had to be there" is a phrase we use to explain away cultural phenomena -- the inexplicable, unlikely success stories that lack logical or compelling narratives. The appeal of emo in the late '90s falls somewhat into this, just like Jimmy Eat World somewhat fell into the genre, releasing one of the defining works of the short-lived musical movement with 'Clarity' and then departing t