"Bleed American" is a song by American rock band Jimmy Eat World. It was released in June 2001 as the lead single from their fourth album, Bleed American (retitled Jimmy Eat World). Similar to the name change of the album after the September 11 attacks, the song was retitled "Salt Sweat Sugar" after the first line in the song's chorus.

Music video

The music video features the band playing a live gig, filmed from various angles onstage.

Track listings

UK CD

  1. "Salt Sweat Sugar" (retitled album version)
  2. "(Splash) Turn, Twist" (non-album)
  3. "Your House" (demo rock version)
  4. "Salt Sweat Sugar" (video)

UK 7-inch single

  1. "Salt Sweat Sugar" (retitled album version)
  2. "Your House" (demo rock version)

Personnel

Personnel are adapted from the Bleed American album booklet.

Jimmy Eat World

  • Jim Adkinslead vocals, lead guitar, percussion, production
  • Tom Lintonrhythm guitar, backing vocals, production
  • Rick Burchbass guitar, production
  • Zach Linddrums, production

Production

  • Mark Trombinoproduction, engineering, mixing
  • Justin Smith assistant engineering

Charts

Weekly charts

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Year-end charts

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Certifications

Release history

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|November 5, 2001

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References