As the latest emo revival continues apace, and particularly as midwestern heroes of its second wave like American Football enter into whole new chapters, some of its more modern stalwarts continue to go from strength to strength. That would appear to be especially true of Philadelphia mainstays Tigers Jaw, as they enter into their third decade together with this scintillating eighth record. Over the years, they’ve alternated between lush, multi-layered sounds and rawer, noisier work; both sides of that divide are in evidence on this first album in five years, Lost on You.
There are poppier, more melodic moments – the standout ‘BREEZER’ is appropriately titled – as well as more reflective indie rockers that play like paeans to some of their forebears;…