Ring Circus #1

Cyril Pedrosa's cover for this 2002 Salleck edition sets a wonderfully atmospheric tone — a gaunt, dark-caped figure perches high on rooftops under a star-filled night sky, while a red-haired clown in white costume teeters precariously below, and a warm red-and-white striped circus tent glows invitingly in the background. The contrast between the brooding Gothic architecture and the festive big top captures something genuinely intriguing about "Zirkusluft" — circus air, indeed. Written by David Chauvel and Eckart Schott, this German-language album is a striking introduction to Ring Circus.