| The 1st Chapter | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 14, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 at Lionheart Studios, Toproom Studios and Noisegate Studios | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal | |||
| Length | 69:53 | |||
| Label | Frontiers (EU) | |||
| Producer | Circus Maximus | |||
| Circus Maximus chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Sputnikmusic |  [2] |
| Metal Storm | [3] |
| Blabbermouth | [4] |
| Rock Reviews | [5] |
The 1st Chapter is the debut album by the Norwegian progressive metal band, Circus Maximus. The 1st Chapter was released on May 14, 2005 in Norway and on June 7, 2005 in the United States.[6] The ongoing 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.[7]
The 1st Chapter contains the longest running Circus Maximus song with "The 1st Chapter" running for 19 minutes and 7 seconds.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sin" | Michael Eriksen | Mats Haugen, Truls Haugen, Glen Cato Møllen | 5:53 |
| 2. | "Alive" | M. Eriksen | M. Haugen | 5:38 |
| 3. | "Glory of the Empire" | M. Eriksen | M. Haugen, Espen Storø, T. Haugen | 10:27 |
| 4. | "Biosfear" | (Instrumental) | T. Haugen, M. Haugen, E. Storø | 5:22 |
| 5. | "Silence from Angels Above" | M. Haugen | M. Haugen | 4:07 |
| 6. | "Why Am I Here?" | T. Haugen, M. Haugen, M. Eriksen | M. Haugen, T. Haugen | 6:05 |
| 7. | "The Prophecy" | M. Eriksen, M. Haugen | M. Haugen, T. Haugen | 6:44 |
| 8. | "The 1st Chapter" | T. Haugen, M. Haugen, M. Eriksen | E. Storø, M. Haugen, T. Haugen | 19:07 |
Bonus Tracks
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 9. | "Haunted Dreams" | 7:12 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9. | "Imperial Destruction" | M. Haugen, M. Eriksen | M. Haugen, T. Haugen, E. Storø | 6:45 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 9. | "Marion" | 6:12 |
Personnel
- Michael Eriksen – vocals
- Mats Haugen – guitars
- Truls Haugen – drums, backing vocals
- Glen Cato Møllen – bass guitar
- Espen Storø – keyboards
Production
- Produced by Circus Maximus
- Mixed and mastered by Tommy Hansen (Jailhouse Studios)
- Artwork by Mattias Norèn (Progart Media)
- Layout and logo by Claus Jensen (Intromental Design)
References
- ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo. The 1st Chapter at AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
- ↑ "Circus Maximus - The 1st Chapter (album review)". Sputnikmusic. 2009-01-01. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
- ↑ "Circus Maximus - The 1st Chapter review". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
- ↑ "Blabbermouth.Net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
- ↑ Rock Reviews
- ↑ Official website album facts Archived 2010-02-14 at the Wayback Machine, Production info
- ↑ Official Forum 6th post. ""Glory of the Empire" lyric meaning revealed". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
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