Tigers Jaw: Two Worlds (released 11/23/10)

Now, if you’re a Tigers Jaw fan (like myself) you must know this album is subdued, in comparison to their self-titled album and Balance & Composure split.  Overall, the album is ‘okay.’ I like this album but a vast majority of the songs are very tame and muted… Maybe that’s just what they were going for but no song truly stands among the rest. 

I recommend listening to “Test Pattern” because it sounds similar to their older stuff.  Although “Smile” embraces the tone of Two Worlds, it is one of my favorite songs on this album. In essence, if you’re a Tigers Jaw fan you will enjoy this album.  But if you have never given them a listen, don’t let this album be your first impression of them.  Their previous album remains my favorite.

Love Affair with Title Fight//Tigers Jaw

It's about that time when I upload a playlist of my current rotation, but there's a problem. The past month or so, my rotation has been almost non-existent.  I've been listening to Tigers Jaw non-stop... and when I get sick of them I listen to Title Fight for the longest... when I need a break from Title Fight I return to Tigers Jaw... and the cycle continues.  

For someone who loves finding new music, you could say I'm stuck on those two bands.  They're so good, though!  Definitely the only two bands who fit my mood(s) the past one or two months.

Tigers Jaw is an indie band from Scranton, PA... home of The Dunder Mifflin paper company (I couldn't resist it, sorry!). If you are fond of Saves The Day, The Get Up Kids, or Lemuria, you will appreciate their music.  You might agree that one of the vocalists sound similar to Chris Conley from Saves The Day.  And Tiger Jaw's other vocalist sounds a lot like Lemuria's drummer/vocalist, Alex Kerns.  I recommend listening to their self-titled album, 'Tigers Jaw.' As well as their latest album... Balance and Composure/Tigers Jaw split.  Their overall sound has a satisfying balance between emo and indie.  And their lyrics are symbolic, relatable and catchy.  They're hitting the road with Man Overboard this summer... I'd love to see them get their name out there!

And Title Fight?  Ohhh, Title Fight... I'm having a love affair with this band!  I've been listening to them since Rad Fest and I can't stop playing them in my car. The majority of their songs on 'The Last Thing You Forget' album are very energetic but not so happy-go-lucky.  "Why not tie a noose around my neck? I'm sure it'd be much more subtle than everything that you said."  Title Fight is also from Pennsylvania--Kingston, to be exact.  I'm almost positive these guys are all younger than me but I give them a lot of props.  They've developed their own unique sound, making them stand apart from bands in their own genre.  Earlier this year they were in Europe with Polar Bear Club and Shook Ones.  And in the fall they are going overseas again, headed to Japan!  Have a safe trip guys.

I only found one decent recording of Tigers Jaw... so I uploaded three from my own computer because I'm awesome like that!  Enjoy.

TIGERS JAW-I Saw Water

TIGERS JAW-The Sun

TIGERS JAW-Plane Vs Tank Vs Submarine