Remastered version of Progressions of Power, the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Triumph, released in 1980. The album reached #32 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and the single 'I Can Survive' hit #91 on the Po... more »p Singles chart of 1980. Castle. 2005.« less
Remastered version of Progressions of Power, the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Triumph, released in 1980. The album reached #32 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and the single 'I Can Survive' hit #91 on the Pop Singles chart of 1980. Castle. 2005.
CD Reviews
MORE THAN JUST A GAME, IT IS A PROGRESSION OF POWER!
Jeffery J. Pimental | Clear Lake South Dakota | 09/23/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"As A long time fan of Triumph, I first had mixed opinions of the 'Progressions of Power' ellpee, but I am know convinced that the majority of the tracks are incredible musical works of art that, to just disregard this particular album as not worthy enough for ears to hear is completely narrow-minded. Just because there is not one song that had any radio air play does not mean that the music is horrible. 'I Can Survive' and 'Hard Road' are just two of the compositions that really combine all of the elements that make up an excellent song that is truly powerful and will live on forever."
Wonder what was going on with the band at this time...
11/23/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This album sounds a lot different than its predecessor (Just A Game) and successor (Allied Forces). Almost all of the tracks are sung by drummer Gil Moore and the album doesn't have the balance of Rik and Gil vocaled tracks that most of their others do. Makes me wonder what was going on during this phase of the band's career. It does seem Rik's playing is more intense on this album, so maybe he was concentrating on his instrument versus singing. I rank this one number four in their catalog."
Triumphs Progressions of Power
Jeffery J. Pimental | 02/25/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"While this album may seem a week spot in an otherwise fantastic career of rock n' roll gems, it is still a fine representation of what the band were at the time it was recorded. Any cd with Rik Emmetts guitar playing (even if he was backed by nothing but the Backstreet Boys) is worth the price of admission alone!"
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Dirt | NY, USA | 03/13/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Posted: 3/12/05 @ www.metaldreams.go.to
Reviewed by: Dirt
Category: Hard Rock / Classic Rock
Label URL: www.triumphmusic.com
Artist URL: www.triumphmusic.com
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Battle-Axes
I can remember listening to Progressions Of Power for the first time back in the late 80s. My friend 'Ratt' had exposed me to the band and I instantly fell in love with them. Back then, Progressions Of Power didn't do much for me though. I classified it as their 'odd' album and ignored it whenever I decided to play Triumph material. In recent years, I've played it more often and I've realized that my original assessment was very off base. I'm not sure if it was where my ears were at the time or where Triumph was at the time (Sport Of Kings), but all these years later I realize that Progressions Of Power is one of the band's most rockin' and consistent efforts.
Heavier than their 1979 album, Just A Game, Progressions Of Power has the guitar intensity that was found on Rock & Roll Machine. Vocally, the album is dominated by drummer Gil Moore, who sings five of the eight vocal tracks. Guitarist Rik Emmett handles the bluesy "Into The Night" and the annoyingly-light "Take My Heart." He turns it up on the scorching "Hard Road," a song that is a real gem that I overlooked until now. He also delivers the short instrumental "Finger Talkin'," which will satisfy anybody who enjoyed Rik's later instrumentals (e.g. "Midsummer's Daydream).
The Bloody Truth: If you're more of a Gil fan than a Rik fan, then Progressions Of Power will definitely be one of your favorites. If you enjoy the more straight-to-the-point, fuel-injected, driving guitar Triumph material, then songs like "I Live For The Weekend," "Tear The Roof Off," "Nature's Child," "Woman In Love," and the aforementioned "Hard Road" will be favorites of yours. While other Triumph albums displayed a variety of styles within each recording, this one emphasizes the direct and rocking approach (aside from the two light Emmett tracks)."
Track Listings (9) - Disc #1