Paris 1919 (album)

Paris 1919
Studio album by
Released25 February 1973
Recorded1972–1973
StudioSunwest (Los Angeles)
Genre
Length31:30
LabelReprise
ProducerChris Thomas
John Cale chronology
The Academy in Peril
(1972)
Paris 1919
(1973)
June 1, 1974
(1974)
John Cale studio album chronology
The Academy in Peril
(1972)
Paris 1919
(1973)
Fear
(1974)

Paris 1919 is the third solo studio album by the Welsh musician John Cale, released on 25 February 1973 by Reprise Records. Musicians such as Lowell George and Wilton Felder performed on the release. It was produced by Chris Thomas, who had previously worked producing Procol Harum.

In contrast to the experimental nature 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. 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.

The album has received critical praise from several publications over the years, including AllMusic and Rolling Stone.