The Academy in Peril is a 1972 album by John Cale. Like his previous release, the Terry Riley collaboration Church of Anthrax, it is mostly instrumental. As the title suggests, the album was inspired by Cale's classical training.

"Temper," an outtake from the recording sessions, was later released on the promotional compilation Troublemakers.

The cover concept and art was designed by Andy Warhol.

Track listing

1. "The Philosopher"
2. "Brahms"
3. "Legs Larry at Television Centre"
4. "The Academy in Peril"
5. "Intro"
6. "Days of Steam"
7. "3 Orchestral Pieces: Faust/The Balance/Captain Morgan's Lament"
8. "King Harry"
9. "John Milton"

Personnel:

• John Cale: bass, guitar, keyboards, viola
• Adam Miller: vocals
• Del Newman: drums
• Ron Wood: slide guitar on "The Philosopher"
• Legs Larry Smith: narration on "Legs Larry At Television Centre"
• The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: "Days Of Steam" and "King Harry"