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<p>*[Warm, guitar-driven indie rock fades in—think the soft opening of Jimmy Eat World’s “23,” then eases back to let the hostspeak.]*</p><p>Hey rock lovers, old and new! I’m Stella Han, and today’s episode is allabout a voice that’s sound tracked so many of our “hang in there” moments: Jim Adkins, the leadsinger, guitarist, and songwriting heart of Jimmy Eat World. If you’ve ever screamed “It just takes some time” at the top of your lungs, or let a slow-burn guitar riff calm youdown after a long day—this one’sfor you. Let’s dive into why his music sticks with us,decades later.</p><p>First off, let’sget real: Jim Adkins doesn’t just sing—he *gets* it. That raw, earnest tone in his voice? It never feelsforced. Take “The Middle,”obviously—our go-to anthem for when life feels messy.But here’s the thing: Jim didn’twrite it to be a “hit.” Hewrote it for someone struggling with self-doubt, and that honesty is why itstill plays at graduation parties, gym workouts, and even my morning commutew...