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The Circle of Life | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 21 May 2005 | |||
Recorded | August–October 2004 | |||
Studio | Hansen Studio in Hamburg FC Studios in Nuremberg | |||
Genre | Power metal, Speed metal | |||
Length | 50:57 | |||
Label | Steamhammer | |||
Producer | Chris Bay, Dan Zimmerman | |||
Freedom Call chronology | ||||
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The Circle of Life is the fourth full-length album by the German power metal band Freedom Call. It was released on 21 May 2005 by SPV.
All tracks are written by Chris Bay and Dan Zimmermann except where noted.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Mother Earth" | 4:32 |
2. | "Carry On" | 3:31 |
3. | "The Rhythm Of Life" | 3:41 |
4. | "Hunting High And Low" (Bay, Zimmermann, Dupont) | 4:02 |
5. | "Starlight" | 3:44 |
6. | "The Gathering" | 1:23 |
7. | "Kings And Queens" | 3:47 |
8. | "Hero Nation" | 4:56 |
9. | "High Enough" (Bay, Zimmermann, Dupont) | 5:53 |
10. | "Starchild" | 5:11 |
11. | "The Eternal Flame" | 4:25 |
12. | "The Circle Of Life" | 5:52 |
Total length: | 50:57 |
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