The 1st Chapter
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| Studio album by Circus Maximus | |||||
| Released |  June 7, 2005 May 14, 2005 |
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| Recorded | 2004 at Lionheart Studios Toproom Studios Noisegate Studios |
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| Genre | Progressive metal | ||||
| Length | 69:53 | ||||
| Label | Laser's Edge Sensory Frontiers |
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| Producer | Circus Maximus | ||||
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The 1st Chapter is the debut album by the progressive metal band, Circus Maximus. The 1st Chapter was released on June 7, 2005 in the United States and on May 14, 2005 in Norway. The on-going theme of The 1st Chapter is about "the journey" to salvation expressed through the lyrics. Musically, it sports a circus-like theme (that actually can be heard) playing throughout the album.
The lyrics to the song "Glory of the Empire" refer heavily to the 2000 film, Gladiator.[1]
The 1st Chapter contains at present the longest running Circus Maximus song with "The 1st Chapter" running for 19 minutes and 7 seconds.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
- "Sin" (Music: Mats Haugen, Truls Haugen, Glen Møllen; Lyrics: Michael Eriksen) – 5:53
- "Alive" (M: M. Haugen; L: Eriksen) – 5:38
- "Glory of the Empire" (M: M. Haugen, T. Haugen, Espen Storø; L: Eriksen) – 10:27
- "Biosfear" (M: M. Haugen, T. Haugen, Storø) – 5:22
- "Silence from Angels Above" (M, L: M. Haugen) – 4:07
- "Why Am I Here?" (M: M. Haugen, T. Haugen; L: Eriksen, T. Haugen, M. Haugen) – 6:05
- "The Prophecy" (M: M. Haugen, T. Haugen; L: Eriksen, M. Haugen) – 6:44
- "The 1st Chapter" (M: M. Haugen, T. Haugen, Storø; L: Eriksen, M. Haugen) – 19:07
- "Haunted Dreams" (Bonus Track for Europe) – 7:12
- "Imperial Destruction" (Bonus Track for USA) (M: M. Haugen, T. Haugen, Storø; L: Eriksen, M. Haugen) – 6:45
[edit] Credits
[edit] Band members
- Michael Eriksen − vocals
- Mats Haugen − guitars
- Truls Haugen − drums, backing vocals
- Glen Cato Møllen − bass
- Espen Storø − keyboards
[edit] Production
- Mixed and mastered at Jailhouse Studios
- Mixed and mastered by Tommy Hansen
- Artwork by Mattias Noren / Progart Media
- Layout and logo by Claus Jensen / Intromental Design
[edit] External links
[edit] Notes
- ^ Official Forum 6th post. "Glory of the Empire" lyric meaning revealed.
