Algernon Cadwallader was an emo band from Philadelphia comprised of Peter Helmis (Bass/Voc 2005-2012), Joe Reinhert (Guitar 2005-2012), Nick Tazza (Drums 2005-2008), Colin Mahony (Guitar 2005-2008) and Tank Bergman (Drums 2008-2012). Their succinct, evocative songwriting stretched across raw, distinctive vocal stylings and signature “twinkly” guitars have earned them near-cult status. Since their disbandment, publications including Rolling Stone and Spin have cited them on “Best of Emo” lists and credited them with in¬uencing a new wave of emo. The members have gone on to play in a number of important DIY and indie bands, including Hop Along. For the ten-year anniversary of Algernon Cadwallader’s rst full length, “Some Kind of Cadwallader,” Lauren Records and Asian Man Records are reissuing the record along with their second album, “Parrot Flies” (2011), and a new self-titled collection LP. The 16-track collection includes EPs, B-sides, previously unreleased versions, and two covers. Side A reflects one era of Algernon Cadwallader, and Side B the other.

“Ten years and many label rosters’ worth of imitators later, Some Kind of Cadwallader still leaps out of the speakers…” – Pitchfork

“Some Kind Of Cadwallader is essentially the starting point for the entire emo revival and thus also required listening for anyone interested in how DIY indie rock took shape in the past decade…” Stereogum