| Paranoid Circus | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Lyriel |
| Cover: | Lyriel Paranoid Circus original.jpg |
| Caption: | Original cover art |
| Released: | December 1st, 2009 |
| Genre: | Folk metal, gothic metal, symphonic metal |
| Label: | Femme Metal, AFM |
| Producer: | Oliver Thierjung |
| Prev Title: | Autumntales |
| Prev Year: | 2006 |
| Next Title: | Leverage |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
Paranoid Circus is the third studio album by the German folk metal band Lyriel originally released on Femme Metal Records in December 2009. The album was re-released on AFM Records in April 2011 with a new cover artwork and 2 bonus tracks.[1]
The Sonic Seducer observed that the band had notably moved away from their roots in medieval themes towards folk elements without losing their originality.[2] Rock Hard wrote in contrast that the band had not changed their style but gained more routine while keeping a standard folk sound.[3]