| Algernon Cadwallader Some Kind of Cadwallader |
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 | Tracklist:
1. Casual Discussion In A Dome Between Two Temples
2. Some Kind of Cadwallader
3. The Stars
4. Horror
5. Motivational Song
6. Yo Soy Milk
7. I've Got Piano
8. Katie's Conscience
9. Serial Killer Status
10. In Response to Irresponsibility
Release Date: 03/01/2008 | |
| | other reviews | Corey (4)
Algernon Cadwallader's debut album is a fun listen and will leave you in a good mood almost every ti... |
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| Summary: So i hear you like Cap'n Jazz... |
2 of 2 thought this review was well written
The members of Algernon Cadwallader listen to a lot of Kinsella projects, and they want you to know that. For anyone who has ever spun a Cap'n Jazz, American Football or Owls record, 'Kinsella' is and will be the first thing to come to mind when listening to Algernon Cadwallader, though not necessarily in a negative aspect. Algernon Cadlwallader's debut full-length record, "Some Kind of Cadwallader", is the perfect record for nostalgic fans of a skinnier Tim Kinsella or those itching for Victor Villareal to reappear from the streets of Chicago and produce sonic waterfalls with his guitar. Listening to "Some Kind of Cadwallader" is like taking a trip back to Chicago in the late nineties, and it sure is fun.
However, there is more to Algernon Cadwallader than a shallow Kinsella replica. The band employs some eclectic instrumentation at times, using woodblocks, cowbells, tambourines and at times a melodica to spice up the percussive side of things. The dual fingerpicking guitarists contribute most to the sound of the band, adding some very soothing yet intricate melodies to the offbeat punk rhythms set up by the rhythm section. The singer adds a lot to the positive, raw energy exhibited, though he too often ends up sounding like a bad Tim Kinsella karaoke performer. The band's best moments are usually during its anthemetic (sp) choruses, such as that of "Motivational Song", where the band joins in for an uplifting set of "She-bops" before dwindling down to acoustic guitar and xylophone. "Motivational Song" is the most accurate way to describe the majority of the songs on this album; one should have no trouble finding a nice hook and something to bob one's head to on this album.
All in all, "Some Kind of Cadwallader" is a very enjoyable album that will satisfy most urges for an American Football reunion, and when such a thing does happen this record will still have its own worth for those who can see past its exterior.
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Album Rating: 3.5
looks like i messed up the album name
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Pretty fun album.
Digging: Brother/Ghost - Black Ice | | | Album Rating: 3
Also, I just happened to add this album to my blog two days ago, so I'll make this the review for it: http://worshipandtributemedia.blogspot.com/
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i like this band and this album, even if it rips the Kinsellas a little bit. the bassist is a nice guy too, we booked them to play in a friend of ours garage a few weeks ago and he was cool to us.
good review.
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guitars are cool on this album.
edit: wait, how come there's two SKoC in their discography? :confused:This Message Edited On 08.09.08
Digging: Orphans of Cush - White Noize | | | Album Rating: 3.5
i probably fucked it up somehow.
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downloading now. excitement.
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the Kinsella fanboy in me wants to love this like it's some kind of Maps & Atlases/American Football bastardization; but I find myself unable to.
still an enjoyable listen.
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im out of the loop with this scene. is this act in any way related to maps & atlases?
edit: this is nice  This Message Edited On 08.20.08
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not really.
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holy crap. i love this.
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finally got around to listening to this. it's so awesome.
Digging: Brain Banger - Yellow Belly | | | Album Rating: 3.5
album is so so good. tremendous for singing along to.
Digging: Burial & Four Tet - Moth/ Wolf Club | | | Album Rating: 3
Fuck it's scary how similar the vocals sound to Tim Kinsella. This is pretty great apart from how much they steal from the Kinsellas though.This Message Edited On 03.11.09
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It's a nostalgic album, I would agree but I think Cadwallader are trying to put a newer twist on Kinsella's stuff.I am a huge Cap'n Jazz fan, and I see these guys less as a knockoff of that sound and more as a participant. Revamping a good thing isn't necessarily plagiarism.
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