Recorded Clarity

Following the release of Static Prevails , Jimmy Eat World were dissatisfied with their business relationship with Capitol and wanted to leave the label. However, Capitol still wanted the band to record another album. From late-1998 to early-1999, the band recorded their third studio album Clarity at two studios: Sound City Studios ( Van Nuys, California ) and Clear Lake Audio ( North Hollywood , California). The tracks were mixed at One on One Studios ( Los Angeles ) and Music Grinder Studios, and were mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering ( Hollywood ). Both the band and Trombino produced the album, with the latter also responsible for the album’s mixing duties. Clarity marks the start of Adkins’ primary role as lead vocalist with Linton’s focus on guitar work. Clarity was also released on vinyl through the now-defunct American independent record label Big Wheel Recreation.