Album · 2011
Parrot Flies
Parrot Flies is an album by Algernon Cadwallader, released in 2011, with 11 tracks.
- 11
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- 34 min
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Album · 2011
Parrot Flies is an album by Algernon Cadwallader, released in 2011, with 11 tracks.
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11 tracks · 34 min
"Interesting indeed..." is what came to mind while quietly jamming the new LP from twinkly emo revivalists, Algernon Cadwallader. Their self-released new album is called Parrot Flies, and I just love the South Park-style paper cutout of the parrot on the front. Something is really stirring in Philadelphia because so much great music is coming from there these days. Music in the veins of Midwest '90s emo. I made the mistake of missing them on their current tour of the States when I found out they booked a show in Oklahoma, but on a different day from what I thought. No matter, no matter; it's all good. What makes up for it is this set of wonderful tunes, sure to make the summer here less crappy than usual for a 26-year-old like me. Track one, titled "Springing Leaks", has a quick 1-2 second instrumental strum that instantly reminds me of American Football's "Never Meant". It then proceeds to move forward with very nice, loopy guitars of twinkle bits and precise, mathy drumming provided by the Tank. Lead singer Peter Helmis still has the Kinsella-esque voice, but it never tires out for me. I still love it, and since Cap n'Jazz aren't making anything new as of late (who knows...), th…