Old Loves Die Hard is the fourth album by German progressive rock group Triumvirat. It was their first recording as a four-piece band with British singer Barry Palmer. It was also their last album with original bassist Dick W. Frangenberg and original drummer/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 album was released in the United States, Canada and some other markets with a different cover from the European and compact disc editions. It features a cornered rat seen through a magnifying glass.[2][3]

Track listing

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  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

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References

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  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.