TRIUMPH - Allied Forces - 80's Canadian (non-Rush) guilty pleasure Boner Rock

Triumph was a Canadian power trio, often compared to fellow Canadians Rush.^[1] The band's musical style was hard rock and heavy metal although the band itself was reluctant to embrace this label. Moore once described Triumph as a cross between Emerson, Lake & Palmer and The Who.^[2] Guitarist Emmett's songwriting style showed a progressive rock influence, as well as displaying his classical music influence; each Triumph album included a classical guitar solo piece. Moore also doubled as lead singer on many of the band's heavier songs; bassist and keyboardist Levine produced their early albums. Triumph's style proved unpopular with rock critics, much like many other progressive rock and heavy metal bands. Rolling Stone reviewers labeled them a "faceless band

my 2 cents

Oh I admit it I do love this album , I'm sure when it came out it caused a minor uproar in the early 80's Canadian rock scene. Kids put down their Rush albums for a couple of minutes and took in some Triumph , dice was rolled and experience points collected in some dark corner of a Toronto basement.

 

1. Fool for Your Love (4:32)
2. Magic Power (4:55)
3. Air Raid (1:20)
4. Allied Forces (5:04)
5. Hot Time (In This City Tonight) (3:24)
6. Fight the Good Fight (6:31)
7. Ordinary Man (7:17)
8. Petite Etude (1:16)
9. Say Goodbye (4:34)

 

 

 

 

never surrender ya Hoser!!!