Algernon Cadwallader

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Algernon Cadwallader
OriginYardley, Pennsylvania
Genres
Years active2005 (2005)–2012 (2012)
Labels
Associated actsHop Along
Websitealgernoncadwallader.blogspot.com
Past members
  • Tank Bergman
  • Peter Helmis
  • Joe Reinhart
  • Colin Mahony
  • Nick Tazza

Algernon Cadwallader was an American emo and math rock band from Yardley, Pennsylvania.[1][2][3] They were active from 2005 to 2012. Stereogum referred to the band as the "heroes of the emo revival".[4]

Algernon Cadwallader-Tank Bergman, Nick Tazza, Colin Mahony, Peter Helmis and Joe Reinhart

History[]

Peter Helmis, Joe Reinhart, and Colin Mahony met in high school and formed the precursor to Algernon Cadwallader, Halfway to Holland, with their friend TJ DeBlois (drummer of metalcore band A Life Once Lost.) The lineup was Helmis and Reinhart on guitars with Mahony on bass and Helmis on vocals as well. Halfway to Holland differed from Algernon Cadwallader, with a heavier driving sound, more reverb on guitars and chords rounding out rhythm as opposed to the clean math rock riffs Algernon Cadwallader has become known for. While the band was short lived, it continues to have a cult following to this day. Helmis went on to various solo and duo acts, while Mahony and Reinhart formed another band, Like Lions, with fellow school mates. Reinhart and Mahony's collaboration with Like Lions was short lived due to musical differences, and subsequently reached out to Helmis and friend Nick Tazza (from Ape Up!) to form Algernon Cadwallader in 2005.[5]

The line up changed with Helmis still on vocals but switching bass with Mahony, now on rhythm guitar. A five song "Demo" was released in 2006, with more of a heavy influence from the math-rock/Midwest emo genre, than their previous project. Lyrical content however, was a more upbeat, happy musings of personal experiences or day to day life, than the darker, more somber tones the emo genre had been known for. They released their first full-length album in 2008 titled Some Kind Of Cadwallader. Up until this point, shows mainly consistented of Philadelphia basements and house shows, with small tours to neighboring cities. Tazza left the band in early 2008 and was replaced with Matt "Tank" Bergman (US Funk Team.) Mahony left the band later in 2008 and Algernon became a trio, choosing not to replace Mahony.

The trio toured throughout America and a European leg. In 2009 the released Fun EP followed by their second full-length album in 2011 titled Parrot Flies. In 2012 the band had been "laid to rest."[6]

In 2018, they re-issued their albums to digital streaming services for the first time.[7][8] 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.”

Algernon Cadwallader has been herald for emo-rival in the mid 2000s and has consistently been praised for their math rock arrangements consisting of alternative tunings and off-time rhythm, earning spots on several "top lists" of emo bands.[9][10]

Reinhart went on to join Philadelphia indie rock band Hop Along[11] and well as creating Philadelphia based recording studio, Headroom Studios. [12] Helmis continued with other feats such as Peter the Piano Eater and Peter & Craig.

Musical style[]

Algernon Cadwallader's music has been described as emo and math rock. They cite Cap'n Jazz and The Beatles as influences.[13]

Members[]

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

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. ^ Janci, Jenelle (30 April 2012). "Algernon Cadwallader". The Temple News. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  2. ^ Delamotte, Nikki. "Band: Algernon Cadwallader". Weapons of Mass Creation Fest. Archived from the original on 2014-09-08. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  3. ^ "a quick chat with algernon cadwallader". eat a book records. Archived from the original on 2014-09-08. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Emo Revival Heroes Algernon Cadwallader Are Back (In Print)". 13 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Emo Revival Heroes Algernon Cadwallader Are Back (In Print)". Stereogum. 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  6. ^ "Algernaan (Your Daily Bread)". Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  7. ^ "Algernon Cadwallader: Some Kind of Cadwallader / Parrot Flies / Algernon Cadwallader". Pitchfork.
  8. ^ "Algernon Cadwallader - Catalogue Reissue". Ryan Schwabe.
  9. ^ "30 Best Emo Revival Albums, Ranked". SPIN. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  10. ^ Spanos, Jonah Bayer,Aaron Burgess,Suzy Exposito,Leor Galil,James Montgomery,Brittany; Bayer, Jonah; Burgess, Aaron; Exposito, Suzy; Galil, Leor; Montgomery, James; Spanos, Brittany (2019-09-04). "40 Greatest Emo Albums of All Time". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  11. ^ March 2018, Jackson Maxwell 14 (2018-03-14). "We Will Both Find Out, Just Not Together: A Conversation with Hop Along". guitarworld. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  12. ^ "Headroom Studios – A Philadelphia Recording Studio". headroom.studio. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  13. ^ "Interviews: Peter Helmis (Algernon Cadwallader)".

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