Old Loves Die Hard

Old Loves Die Hard is the fourth album by German progressive rock group Triumvirat. It was the first recording they did as a four men band, their first three albums were done as a trio. It was the first with British singer Barry Palmer and bassist Werner Frangenberg, both replacing their previous singer-bassist Helmut Kollen. It was also the last album for original drummer and lyricist Hans Bathelt.

Old Loves Die Hard
Studio album by
Released1976
RecordedElectrola Studios, Cologne
5 January - 6 April 1976
GenreProgressive rock
Length48:36
LabelCapitol
ProducerJürgen Fritz
Triumvirat chronology
Spartacus
(1975)
Old Loves Die Hard
(1976)
Pompeii
(1977)
US Cover
The original cover of Old Loves Die Hard
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

The LP album was released in the United States and some other markets with a different cover from the European and later the CD edition. It featured a cornered rat seen through a magnifying hand lens.[2][3]

Track listing

  1. "I Believe" (Fritz, Bathelt) – 7:51
  2. "A Day in a Life" (Fritz) – 8:09
    • "Uranus' Dawn" – 2:57
    • "Pisces at Noon" – 3:51
    • "Panorama Dusk" – 1:21
  3. "The History of Mystery" (Fritz, Bathelt, Palmer) – 11:49
  4. "A Cold Old Worried Lady" (Fritz, Palmer) – 5:50
  5. "Panic on Fifth Avenue" (Fritz) – 10:31
  6. "Old Loves Die Hard" (Fritz) – 4:26

Bonus Track

  1. "Take a Break Today" (Single) – 3:47

Personnel

  • Jürgen Fritz – keyboards, Hammond Organ, Piano, electric piano, mini Moog synthesizer, String synthesizer, Mellotron.
  • Barry Palmer – lead vocals
  • Werner Frangenberg – bass guitar
  • Hans Bathelt – drums, percussion
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References

  1. DeGagne, Mike. Old Loves Die Hard at AllMusic. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
  2. "Tales Across the Waters - The Triumvirat Official Newsletter". 1996-12-31. Retrieved 2009-10-18.
  3. "Interesting / favorite covers". The Klipsch Community (has a post with a thumbnail image of the magnifying lens cover). 2007-07-14. Retrieved 2009-10-18.
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