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Julius Caesar

Bill Callahan · 1993

36 min · 13 tracks · alternative country · lo-fi

Lo-fi musings blend storytelling with a raw, intimate acoustic sound that feels both personal and expansive.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • intimate storytelling with warmth
  • personal musings for quiet times
  • short tracks for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone radio singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Julius Caesar' marked Bill Callahan's debut album under the Smog moniker. At this point, he was establishing himself within the alternative country scene, following a series of home-recorded cassettes that garnered attention from underground audiences. This album set the stage for his subsequent exploration of lo-fi aesthetics and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Jason Molina· Iron & Wine· Bon Iver

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Strawberry Rash 3:07
  • 2 Your Wedding 2:42
  • 3 37 Push Ups 2:17
  • 4 Stalled on the Tracks 3:24
  • 5 One Less Star 2:59
  • 6 Golden 1:14
  • 7 When You Walk 3:05
  • 8 I Am Star Wars! 2:49
  • 9 Connections 2:10
  • 10 When the Power Goes Out 1:25
  • 11 Chosen One 3:12
  • 12 What Kind of Angel 3:25
  • 13 Stick in the Mud 5:02

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