After a rush of local attention from his live shows, Cephalclog is the debut album from Casey Reid. Annie Zaleski of the Riverfront Times described the album as follows: "[Cephalclog] captures Reid's shambling acoustic celebrations, in the form of galloping, barnstorming twang ("Paranoia") or multi-layered rhythmic and harmonic explosions ("Oh Sweet Beacon"). His frequent backing band the Rockin' Robins (a.k.a. upright-bassist Chris Powers [of The 7 Shot Screamers] and cellist Chelsea VandeDrynk) earns star billing, and for good reason - the majestic cello that minces through the waltz "Let Us Sing" and functions as a deeper counterpart to Reid's falsetto on "Into the Woods" is one of Cephalclog's best qualities. Furthermore, Reid attributes much of the ragtag, homemade sound of Cephalclog to his many collaborators — who, appropriately, are credited as "the Junketeers" in the album's liner notes. These merry musicians include members of the Vultures, 7 Shot Screamers and Johnny O & the Jerks; the instrumental color they contribute to Cephalclog includes saloon-style piano, banjo, "hubcap washboard," sitar, "scrap metal drums" and melodica.

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