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Bread and Circuses

Colosseum · 1997

50 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock

A blend of intricate musicianship and evocative lyrics, melding progressive rock with soulful moments.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative reflective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Bread and Circuses' marked Colosseum's return after a lengthy hiatus following their breakup in the early 1970s. This album was their first since reuniting, showcasing a mature sound that reflected both the band members' growth and the evolution of progressive rock over the intervening years.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Watching Your Every Move 4:04
  • 2 Bread & Circuses 3:39
  • 3 Wherever I Go 4:17
  • 4 High Time 4:08
  • 5 Big Deal 5:13
  • 6 The Playground 5:09
  • 7 No Pleasin’ 5:05
  • 8 I Could Tell You Tales 5:07
  • 9 Storms Behind the Breeze 4:44
  • 10 The One That Got Away (instrumental) 4:19
  • 11 The Other Side of the Sky 4:41

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