Jimmy Eat World is definitely one of the more listenable of the up-tempo, power-pop bands emerging the past few years. They write big hooks and stay fairly uncomplicated in their musical approach. But man, are these guys still 16 and in love or something? Though one song, the title track "Futures," paints a mildly hopeful picture about November elections, just about everything else is about heartbreak. Perfect. The teens will have something with which to sing along when the world ends over their latest break-up.

However, it's not necessarily negative, as the vibe is almost always up-tempo and some of the words can even get sweet. But, as they've been around for a few years now, this may be the last rCD about making out and running away from adults. A band can only get away with so much of that once they hit their 30s. All in all, they stick with the formula that's worked in the past and, while there's no irresistible, slam-bang single like "In the Middle," this CD is solid and should do well.