The Middle

by Jimmy Eat World

The Middle cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 5 November 2001
  • Label: DreamWorks
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.45/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Mike Walter, Mark Trombino

Album Notes & Community Reviews

An exceptionally uplifting, highly melodic pop-punk anthem encouraging self-acceptance and perseverance during the anxieties of adolescence. The track's immaculate, radio-friendly production and positive lyrical message provided a massive mainstream breakthrough for the band and defined the early-2000s emo-pop explosion. Its infectious guitar solo remains a defining moment of the genre.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, guitar-driven, punchy, gang-vocals, infectious

Tracklist

  1. The Middle
  2. A Praise Chorus (Radio 1 Session)

Credits

  • Jim Adkins - written-by
  • Rick Burch - written-by
  • Tom Linton - written-by
  • Zach Lind - written-by
  • Peter Lucia - written-by
  • Tommy James - written-by

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