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Jimmy Eat World is rocking Red Rocks and touring the entire 25-year-old “Bleed American” album — the record that catapulted them to fame with “The Middle.” Bassist Rick Burch calls it a joyful reunion with their past, while singer Jim Adkins recalls recording it on their own dime with producer Mark Trombino, who let them pay him back later. They funded the album by touring hard and selling merch, confident their music would sustain them — even if their former label had forgotten who they were. After the album’s success, they signed with DreamWorks, gaining leverage and a label that truly believed in them. The original title track was pulled post-9/11, leading to a name change — but “The Middle” became their unexpected anthem, rising to global fame despite their humble beginnings. Now, they’re celebrating the album’s 25th anniversary by playing it in full, honoring the journey that started it all.

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