Algernon Cadwallader - Trying Not to Have a Thought (2025)
Trying Not to Have a Thought is a composed, deliberately restrained emo album that prioritizes clarity over urgency. Algernon Cadwallader return with controlled arrangements and clean guitar interplay, favoring mid-tempo pacing and melodic balance over the restless energy that once defined their sound.
The album holds together well, but it rarely pushes beyond its established lane. Emotional ideas are clearly stated, yet they remain contained, avoiding escalation or rupture. Songs flow smoothly into one another without building toward moments of release or tension.
The record succeeds on craft and cohesion, but it stops short of leaving a lasting imprint. Trying Not to Have a Thought functions as a solid, measured return rather than a fully compelling statement.
Genre: Midwest Emo
Country: US
Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 697th / 911
Highlight: You've Always Been Here
Made me think of:
Greet Death
The Hotelier
Foxing
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