album · April 14, 2009

Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle

Bill Callahan

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singer-songwriterindie rock

Callahan's 2009 album "Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle" is a masterpiece of sparse arrangements and profound lyrical introspection. It marked a pivotal moment in his career, finding him working under his own name for the first time and delivering some of his most enduring songs.

• The album was recorded at the end of 2008 with producer Brian Beattie, who had worked with Callahan on previous Smog albums.
• "Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle" was met with widespread critical acclaim, appearing on numerous year-end best-of lists.
• The album features the song 'Say When,' which became one of Callahan's most recognized and beloved tracks.

Bill Callahan is a Texas-based singer-songwriter known for his stark, poetic indie rock. In 2009, he released "Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle," his first album under the name Bill Callahan after years of recording as Smog.