After 2014's Charmer, three members of Tigers Jaw left the group, but Brianna Collins and Ben Walsh have kept the band going. Now they are back as Tigers Jaw the duo, and spin, the Scranton, PA outfit's 5th full-length, does not suffer from the diminished head count whatsoever. "Follows" opens the 12-tracker, the sentimental pop-punk number, and the wistful tone, interjected into catchy melodies and harmonies, continues throughout the album. Although Walsh sings lead on most of the tracks, "June" and "Brass Ring," and "Same Stone" feature Collins on main vocals, and these are some of the most enjoyable moments on the LP, as her composed voice contrasts the somber mood that flows on the project.

• transparent aqua blue vinyl pressing
• fold-out poster
• digital download included
• music label: Black Cement Records 2017

reviewed by manono rose 06/2017