Paris 1919 (album)
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| Studio album by John Cale | ||||
| Released | 25 February 1973 | |||
| Recorded | 1972–1973 | |||
| Studio | Sunwest Studios, Los Angeles, United States | |||
| Genre | Art pop,baroque pop | |||
| Length | 31:30 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Producer | Chris Thomas | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Robert Christgau | B+ |
| Pitchfork | 9.5/10 |
| Rolling Stone | favourable |
| Tiny Mix Tapes | |
Paris 1919 is the third solo studio album by Welsh musician John Cale. It was released on 25 February 1973 by Reprise Records. Musicians such as Lowell George and Wilton Felder worked with Cale on the release. Its title is a reference to the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, and song contents explore various aspects of early 20th century Western Europe culture and history.
In contrast to the experimental rock of much of John Cale's work before and after Paris 1919, the album is noted for its orchestral-influenced style, reminiscent of contemporary pop rock music. It has been suggested that a big reason for the sound was the employment of Chris Thomas as producer for Paris 1919, with Thomas having worked producing Procol Harum. The album has received critical praise from several publications over the years; AllMusic reviewer Jason Ankeny labeled the album as one "of John Cale's very finest solo efforts", and critic Stephen Holden of Rolling Stone called the release "one of the most ambitious albums ever released under the name of 'pop'"; he considered it a "masterpiece" for the artist.
Paris 1919 was recorded in 1972 and 1973 with producer Chris Thomas, and, although musician credits were never given on the album's packaging until the 2006 Rhino expanded CD edition, it features Little Feat members Lowell George on guitar and Richie Hayward on drums, in addition to Wilton Felder of The Crusaders on bass as well as orchestration provided by the UCLA Symphony Orchestra.
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