But then, for a brief moment, it seemed as though Jimmy Eat World might finally be getting their shot. The most accessible single from the album, “Lucky Denver Mint,” was released via an EP on independent label Fueled by Ramen and started getting airplay on KROQ. The song was also pitched for a new Drew Barrymore rom-com, Never Been Kissed. Capitol was suddenly moved to schedule Clarity for a release date.
