Sweetness (Jimmy Eat World song)

2002 single by Jimmy Eat World

"Sweetness"

Single by Jimmy Eat World
from the album  Bleed American
Released| June 3, 2002
Genre|

* Emo[1][2]
* post-hardcore[1]

Length| 3:40
Label| DreamWorks
Songwriter(s)| Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World singles chronology
| "Last Christmas"
(2001)  | "Sweetness"
(2002)  | "A Praise Chorus"
(2002)

|
|

"Sweetness" is a song by American rock band Jimmy Eat World. It was released in June 2002 as the third single from their 2001 album, Bleed American. It was originally written soon after the band finished recording Clarity but before the label had finally decided to release the album. However, "Lucky Denver Mint" became a surprise radio hit off of Clarity before the album was even released, driving the label to release Clarity before "Sweetness" could ever be added to its tracklisting.[3] The band also played the song live many times during the Clarity tour, and a demo recording of it was included on the 2007 re-issue of Clarity.

## Critical reception

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Like the rest of Bleed American, "Sweetness" was generally well received by critics. Punknews.org stated that "'Sweetness' is so unbelievably catchy, I'm having trouble coming up with an analogy to get it across."[4]

## Music video

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The video for "Sweetness", directed by Tim Hope, depicts the band performing the song in a bedroom while apparently recording a demo cassette. Compositing and various forms of animation (including stop-motion, rotoscoping, and computer animation) were used to add surreal elements throughout the video, as well as to show the band performing in different locations: a bar, a concert, and a recording studio.

## Track listing

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UK 7" vinyl

1. "Sweetness" (3:40)
2. "Clarity" (live) (4:24)

UK CD1

1. "Sweetness" (3:40)
2. "Blister" (live) (5:52)
3. "Your New Aesthetic" (live) (2:46)

UK CD2

1. Sweetness
2. "A Praise Chorus" (live) (4:05)
3. "Lucky Denver Mint" (live) (3:11)
4. "Sweetness" (video)

Australian single (2002)

1. "Sweetness" (3:41)
2. "If You Don't, Don't" (live La Scala 10 November 2001) (4:29)
3. "Lucky Denver Mint" (live La Scala 10 November 2001) (3:12)
4. "Sweetness" (*.mov video) (3:59)
5. "Goodbye Sky Harbor" (*.mov video) (live La Scala 10 November 2001) (3:29)

## Personnel

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Personnel adapted from CD booklet[5]

* Jim Adkins - vocals, lead guitar, percussion
* Tom Linton - rhythm guitar
* Rick Burch - bass guitar
* Zach Lind - drums

## Charts

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Chart (2002)  | Peak
position

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Scotland (OCC)[6] | 31
UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 38
US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 75
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 40
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 2

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

|
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United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | Silver  | 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## In popular culture

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The song was also featured on the soundtrack for the EA Sports video game NHL 2003.[12][13]

Starting during the 2017–18 NHL season, the Florida Panthers used "Sweetness" as their goal song up until the conclusion of the 2021-22 NHL season. From the 2021-22 NHL season, the Anaheim Ducks have used the song after a home win.

The song is also available as a downloadable song in the music/rhythm game Rock Band 2.

## References

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1. ^ a b Cohen, Ian (February 16, 2021). "The Best Jimmy Eat World Songs, Ranked". Uproxx. Archived from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
2. ^ Ian Cohen; David Anthony; Nina Corcoran; Emma Garland; Brad Nelson (February 13, 2020). "The 100 Greatest Emo Songs of All Time". Vulture.com. Vox Media. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
3. ^ "Jimmy Eat World – 'Sweetness' | Song Stories". NME. 2019.
4. ^ Paul, Aubin (July 7, 2001). "Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American". Punknews.org. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
5. ^ Bleed American (CD booklet). Jimmy Eat World. DreamWorks/Geffen Records/UMe/Interscope. 2001.`{{cite AV media notes}}`: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
6. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
7. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
8. ^ "Jimmy Eat World Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
9. ^ "Jimmy Eat World Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
10. ^ "Jimmy Eat World Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
11. ^ "British single certifications – Jimmy Eat World – Sweetness". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
12. ^ Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American (staff review). Sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-10-07.
13. ^ THE SOUNDS OF NHL 2003 Archived July 10, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. EASPORTS.com. Retrieved 2010-10-07.

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Jimmy Eat World

* Jim Adkins
* Zach Lind
* Tom Linton
* Rick Burch

* Mitch Porter

Studio albums|

* Jimmy Eat World
* Static Prevails
* Clarity
* Bleed American
* Futures
* Chase This Light
* Invented
* Damage
* Integrity Blues
* Surviving

Compilation albums|

* Singles

EPs|

* Stay on My Side Tonight

Singles|

* "Lucky Denver Mint"
* "Bleed American"
* "The Middle"
* "Last Christmas"
* "Sweetness"
* "A Praise Chorus"
* "Pain"
* "Work"
* "Big Casino"
* "Always Be"
* "My Best Theory"
* "Coffee and Cigarettes"
* "I Will Steal You Back"
* "Damage"
* "Sure and Certain"
* "Something Loud"

Other songs|

* "Chase This Light"

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* Discography

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