Spartacus by Triumvirat - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Spartacus may not be as progressively strong as 1973's Illusion on a Double Dimple album, but it still stands as this German outfit's second best release. Based on the famous Roman gladiator who led the rebellion against his homeland, the music supports the album's concept quite solidly, with the better tracks coming in the form of the sporadic "School of Instant Pain" and the nine- minute "March to the Eternal City," which gathers a menacing conglomeration of bass guitar riffs and pointed keyboard work. The music becomes effectively motivational toward the concept at the proper times, enabling the band's idea to remain fresh and colorful as the music is played out. Jurgen Fritz's Hammond organ and Moog intervention gives Spartacus a genuine progressive air, culminating as it should on the final track. Although Triumvirat's staunch, stern notes and articulate keyboard meandering can easily be compared to Emerson, Lake and Palmer's style, it's balanced quite impressively with Helmut Kollen's electric and acoustic guitar work. This album has a slight edge over 1976's Old Loves Die Hard because the synthesizers are put to better use, while the overall sound and flow of Spartacus contains greater instrumental animation.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo

1. The Capitol Of Power

Primary Artist: Triumvirat; Main Performer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz; Composer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz; Composer
Author: Jürgen Fritz; Production
Author: Jürgen Fritz; Production

2. The School Of Instant Pain

Primary Artist: Triumvirat; Main Performer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz
Alan Menken
Hans Bathelt; Composer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz
Hans Bathelt
Alan Menken; Composer
Author: Jürgen Fritz
Hans Bathelt; Production
Author: Jürgen Fritz
Hans Bathelt; Production

3. The Walls Of Doom

Primary Artist: Triumvirat; Main Performer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz; Composer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz; Composer
Author: Jürgen Fritz; Production
Author: Jürgen Fritz; Production

4. The Deadly Dream Of Freedom

Primary Artist: Triumvirat; Main Performer
Composer: Hans Bathelt
Helmut Koellen; Composer
Composer: Helmut Koellen
Hans Bathelt; Composer
Author: Hans Bathelt
Helmut Koellen; Production
Author: Helmut Koellen
Hans Bathelt; Production

5. The Hazy Shades Of Dawn

Primary Artist: Triumvirat; Main Performer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz; Composer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz; Composer
Author: Jürgen Fritz; Production
Author: Jürgen Fritz; Production

6. The Burning Sword Of Capua

Primary Artist: Triumvirat; Main Performer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz; Composer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz; Composer
Author: Jürgen Fritz; Production
Author: Jürgen Fritz; Production

7. The Sweetest Sound Of Liberty

Primary Artist: Triumvirat; Main Performer
Composer: Hans Bathelt
Helmut Koellen; Composer
Composer: Helmut Koellen
Hans Bathelt; Composer
Author: Hans Bathelt
Helmut Koellen; Production
Author: Helmut Koellen
Hans Bathelt; Production

8. The March To The Eternal City

Primary Artist: Triumvirat; Main Performer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz
Hans Bathelt; Composer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz
Hans Bathelt; Composer
Author: Jürgen Fritz
Hans Bathelt; Production
Author: Jürgen Fritz
Hans Bathelt; Production

9. Spartacus

Primary Artist: Triumvirat; Main Performer
Composer: Hans Jurgen Fritz
Hans Bathelt
Hans Jürgen Fritz; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Hans Bathelt
Hans Jurgen Fritz; Other

10. The Capitol Of Power

Primary Artist: Triumvirat; Main Performer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz; Composer
Composer: Jürgen Fritz; Composer
Author: Jürgen Fritz; Production
Author: Jürgen Fritz; Production

11. Showstopper

Primary Artist: Triumvirat; Main Performer
Composer: Triumvirat; Composer
Composer: Triumvirat; Composer
Author: Triumvirat; Production
Author: Triumvirat; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 8 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1404x1404 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

6/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Prog-Rock, Art Rock

Label

EMI

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

724353516352