If, By Chance, Estranged...

"If, by chance, estranged… feels very much like the record Cashell wanted to make rather than one designed to tick any particular genre boxes.

Its home-studio production gives it a rough-around-the-edges character, but underneath all that DIY grit are plenty of bright melodies, interesting arrangements and genuinely catchy indie-pop moments (The Beat)".

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"Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the album, however, is Cashell’s ability to balance sunny nostalgia with listless melancholy. “Take It Easy” provides an expansive, anthemic highlight. It speaks of home, but from a distant perspective. “These Things Take Time” insists “I’m not worried…” in the lyrics, but the subtly mournful melody says otherwise. “Pushing Away”, that most atmospheric of tracks, similarly blends a summery feel with lyrics full of regret and self-deprecation (universitytimes.ie)"

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"The sound is lo-fi yet inviting and atmospheric, with a few clouds permanently lingering at the edges of the sunlit melodies. The lyrics dwell on growing into yourself and watching places change, but even when the words are commonplace, they feel expansive (unforgettable: “Take it easy my friend // Take it easy”). Discoveries like this are precisely why we love having a place to share them (Add To Wantlist)..."

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"The album kicks off with three tracks that set an energetic, catchy tone. The opener, “Prelude From Across The Hill,” is a sparkling forty-nine-second burst of jangly guitar-pop that stands as a miniature gem and is proof that the most intense beauty can unfold in less than a minute. Following closely, “Game Show” and “Said and Done” dive into the vibrant world of lo-fi power-pop, aligning Cashell with the wave of artists embracing this style while still maintaining his own unique flavour...(Janglepophub)"