Bleed American (song) explained

Bleed American
Cover:	Bleed American (Jimmy Eat World single - cover art, US edition).jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Jimmy Eat World
Album:	Bleed American
Released:	June 5, 2001
Genre:	Punk rock^[1]
Prev Title:	Blister
Prev Year:	1999
Next Title:	The Middle
Next Year:	2001

"Bleed American" is a song by American rock band Jimmy Eat World. It was released in June 2001 as the lead single from their fourth album Bleed American (retitled Jimmy Eat World). The song was originally titled "Bleed American", but similar to the name change of the album after the September 11 attacks, the song was retitled "Salt Sweat Sugar" after the first line in the song's chorus.

Music video

The music video features the band playing a live gig, filmed from various angles onstage.

Track listing

CDN promo

1. "Bleed American" (album version)
2. "Your Home" (mistitled demo rock version)

UK CD

1. "Salt Sweat Sugar" (retitled album version)
2. "(Splash) Turn, Twist" (non-album)
3. "Your House" (demo rock version)
4. "Salt Sweat Sugar" (video)

UK 7" vinyl

1. "Salt Sweat Sugar" (retitled album version)
2. "Your House" (demo rock version)

Personnel

Personnel adapted from CD booklet^[2]

• Jim Adkinslead vocals, lead guitar, percussion
• Tom Lintonrhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Rick Burchbass guitar
• Zach Linddrums

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Best Jimmy Eat World Songs, Ranked. Uproxx. Cohen, Ian. February 16, 2021. July 20, 2021. July 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210721121828/https://uproxx.com/indie/jimmy-eat-world-best-songs-ranked/. live.
2. Bleed American . Jimmy Eat World. 2001. CD booklet . DreamWorks/Geffen Records/UM^e/Interscope.