Wow, I'm going to be really really late on this bandwagon ... I had (downloaded) and listened to "A Praise Chorus" and "The Middle" a while ago, but I never thought Jimmy Eat World was a legit band; I thought they were more of one-hit wonders. In any case, I read a GroupHug.us confession that (I'm paraphrasing here because I forget it verbatim) said: "I cry everytime I listen to "Hear You Me" by Jimmy Eat World."

So naturally I downloaded the song. And wow... what a powerful song about death. (I have also temporarily uploaded it for downloading)

In any case, it inspired me to buy the album. After a short trip to Barnes and Noble ($18.99 FOR THE CD?!??! I THINK NOT!) I settled on buying it from Wal-Mart for $14.88. Still way overpriced.

But the album is so very solid. I'm loving every track on the album... go download/purchase the album if you're into any of the Jimmy Eat World singles ... the rest of the album is just as good.

I'm really digging "If you don't, don't" and "The Authority Song."

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I also got to watch The Punisher this weekend. I really loved it a lot. If you're a Marvel purist, you'll hate it with a passion ... the movie is more of an adaptaion of the Punisher character.

I just love the concept of the anti-hero ... I think I'm really drawn to these anti-hero characters... moreso than characters like Spiderman and Superman (who are considered 'heroes').

An anti-hero is defined as a hero with a tragic flaw ... in a sense, he's a hero because he does accomplish good in the end (or because he has the right mindset). However, the protagonist accomplishes these tasks outside the realm of the law or using questionable methods. Batman is another good example of an anti-hero... and the two brothers from Boondock Saints (IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THIS MOVIE, GO WATCH IT!) are really good examples of anti-heroes.

But yeah. I loved the casting of Thomas Jane as the Punisher. He just had the feeling down right, although I kind of feel like they could of done more to show the neurotism of the Punisher ... but it's stilll a wonderful entertaining movie.

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so tell me what do i need
when the words lose their meaning
i was spinning free with a little sweet and simple numbing me
yeah stumble until you crawl
sinking into sweet uncertainty

- jimmy eat world "sweetness"