Algernon Cadwallader

Algernon Cadwallader was an American emo band from Yardley, Pennsylvania.[2][3][4] Stereogum referred to the band as the "heroes of the emo revival".[5]

Algernon Cadwallader
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
GenresEmo, indie rock,[1] math rock, pop punk, post-hardcore
Years active2005 (2005)–2012 (2012)
LabelsLauren Records Hot Green Big Scary Monsters
Associated actsHop Along
Websitealgernoncadwallader.blogspot.com
Past members
  • Tank Bergman
  • Peter Helmis
  • Joe Reinhart
  • Colin Mahony
  • Nick Tazza

History

The band started in the year 2005.[5] They released their first full-length album in 2008 titled Some Kind Of Cadwallader. They released their second full-length album in 2011 titled Parrot Flies. In 2018, they re-issued their albums to digital streaming services for the first time.[6][7] The re-issue contained what the band referred to as their "third LP", a compilation of their 2006 demo, the 2009 Fun EP and several b-sides and covers of instrumental Beatles and Beach Boys songs, "some of it we decided to record and put vocals on it.”

Guitarist Joe Reinhart went on to join Philadelphia indie rock band Hop Along.

Musical style

Algernon Cadwallader's music has been described as emo and indie rock. They cite Cap'n Jazz and The Beatles as influences.[8]

Members
  • Tank Bergman (Drums) (2008–2012)
  • Peter Helmis (Vocals, Bass) (2005–2012)
  • Joe Reinhart (Guitar) (2005–2012)
  • Colin Mahony (Guitar) (2005–2008)
  • Nick Tazza (Drums) (2005–2008)

Discography
Studio albums
  • Some Kind of Cadwallader (2008)
  • Parrot Flies (2011)
EPs
  • Demo (2006)
  • Fun (2009)
Splits/Compilations/Live recordings
  • "Life on an Island Summer Compilation Vol. 2 (2010) - Look Down (feat. Hop Along)
  • Cover Up (2011) – "This Boy" (The Beatles)
  • Fuck Off All Nerds: A Benefit Compilation For Mitch Dubey (2011)
  • Summer Singles (2011) – "(Na Na Na Na) Simulation"
  • What It Is (2011)
  • Algernon Cadwallader (2018)

References
  1. Blog, N. M. E. (29 September 2009). "Notes From The Underground - Algernon Cadwallader: Crap Name, Ace Band". NME.
  2. Janci, Jenelle. "Algernon Cadwallader". The Temple News. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  3. Delamotte, Nikki. "Band: Algernon Cadwallader". Weapons of Mass Creation Fest. Archived from the original on 2014-09-08. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  4. "a quick chat with algernon cadwallader". eat a book records. Archived from the original on 2014-09-08. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  5. "Emo Revival Heroes Algernon Cadwallader Are Back (In Print)". 13 November 2018.
  6. "Algernon Cadwallader: Some Kind of Cadwallader / Parrot Flies / Algernon Cadwallader". Pitchfork.
  7. "Algernon Cadwallader - Catalogue Reissue". Ryan Schwabe.
  8. https://www.punknews.org/article/35326/interviews-peter-helmis-algernon-cadwallader
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