“You can put it on and no matter what you’re feeling, nothing goes through your head,” said The Starting Line guitarist Matt Watts of Jimmy Eat World’s album “Clarity,” which put an artistic spin on the punk sound. “Every single emotion that a person can go through is captured on that CD.”

While “Clarity” defined a generation, “Bleed American” made the Mesa, Ariz. band a radio staple and “Futures” furthered its career. Through its sound and songs, one thing is for sure: Jimmy Eat World knows how to thank its peers.

“A Praise Chorus” from “Bleed American” is “Why Did We Ever Meet” by the Promise Ring, except it’s in drop-D tuning. It’s such a Promise Ring song, the quartet had Davey Vonbohlen sing backing vocals.

In “Kill” from “Futures,” lead singer Jim Adkins croons, “I pick up put down the phone/ Like your favorite Heatmiser song goes/ It’s just like being alone.” The group no longer needs to name check Heatmiser as they cover “Half Right” on the EP and add an eerie, upbeat vibe to the already depressing song.

“Disintegration” carries a mix of past works the likes of “Polaris” and “Cautioners,” while “Closer” proves to be the most upbeat song with swooning guitar solos and heavy drums dominating the chorus.

With a watered-down, light techno remix of “Drugs or Me,” the five-song EP closes out on a high note, though only die-hard Jimmy Eat World fans would be the ones to truly appreciate the release.