Pennsylvania punks Tigers Jaw keep the good times coming on sixth album…
Words: Jake Richardson
When it comes to longevity, consistency is key. Scranton punks Tigers Jaw are a fine example of this, now six albums deep into a career peppered with impressive records. Their latest, I Won’t Care How You Remember Me, is another strong addition to their repertoire, and an album which sees the quartet effortlessly blending scrappy punk with a more chilled-out, easy-on-the-ear indie-rock vibe.
They kick off with a mellow title-track that builds from a tender acoustic opening to a grand crescendo, where Brianna Collins’ jubilant keys swell and the guitars of Ben Walsh soar to a thunderous climax. They carry that effervescent energy into second song Cat’s Cradle, which is easily the most joyous punk ditty penned so far in 2021. They don’t hang about, though, and rattle through I Won’t Care How You Remember Me’s songs quickly, but despite the fast pace there’s sti