Algernon Cadwallader - Fun (7'')

This 7'' vinyl recently pressed by Be Happy Records (white) and Protagonist Music (clear) and also available on Run For Cover Records (white and clear) is the new pressing of the 'Hot green EP' released on a tiny scale earlier this year. It's accompanied by a bonus CD, composed of the three songs from the 'Fun' 7'' plus three brand new songs recorded specifically for this release. As we already know the first ones, let's focus on the new ones.

Whereas the first song, quite trippy, is reminiscent of Cap'n Jazz, mainly because of the similarity between Peter Helmis and Tim Kinsella's singings, the trio is moving away from their most obvious influence on the two other songs, with different song structures. 'I wanna go to the beach' is especially great, at the same time poppy and rocky, with perfect vocals and slight sing alongs. 'Responsibility party' is very short and features some keyboard notes. On both tracks, the drums keep the tone very upbeat and all in all, the EP deserves its name.

If you buy the long awaited 'Fun' 7'', you will not only get this bonus CD, but also a lyric book and a coloring book by artist Greg Labold.

3.5/5

Recommanded if you like:
Cap'n Jazz, American Football, Look Mexico
Check also:
Know Think, Palmkite, Merchant Ships

www.myspace.com/algernoncadwallader
(Be Happy Records/Protagonist Music, 2009)