Allied Forces

by Triumph

Overview

With 1981's suitably named Allied Forces -- their fourth worldwide release and fifth overall -- the three members of Triumph put aside their differences and collaborated more seamlessly than ever before, fittingly delivering what is arguably the best album of their long career. Like the previous year's particularly intense Progressions of Power, and with the possible exception of a rather forgettable new track, "Ordinary Man," the pedestrian mid-paced rockers that had sometimes derailed previous Triumph albums were conspicuously absent here, replaced by snaggletoothed heavy metal carnivores courtesy of singing drummer Gil Moore, such as the opening "Fool for Your Love" and the unrelenting title track -- both of them as thrilling as they were catchy. Not to be outdone, vocalist/guitarist Rik Emmett recovered the top melodic hard rock form that had abandoned him on Progressions, and countered Moore's best serves with several winning volleys of his own, including the instantly classic single "Magic Power," the amped-up blues-rocker "Hot Time (In This City Tonight)," the commanding semi-progger "Fight the Good Fight," and the summery acoustic strum-along "Say Goodbye." Meanwhile, bassist Mike Levine enacted his usual role as producer and dependable middleman, while simultaneously experimenting with discreet keyboard backdrops that never threatened to corrupt the music's hard rock heart. Even a pair of interludes -- the special effect intro "Air Raid" and the mandatory Emmett solo showcase "Petite Etude" -- managed to aid, instead of interrupt, the album's creatively inspired flow, proving that Triumph really were at the top of their game on Allied Forces. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	11/09/2004
Label:	Round Hill / Tml Entertainment Inc.
UPC:	0713137800527

Tracks

1. Fool for Your Love
2. Magic Power
3. Air Raid
4. Allied Forces
5. Hot Time (In This City Tonight)
6. Fight the Good Fight
7. Ordinary Man
8. Petite Etude
9. Say Goodbye

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Triumph   Primary Artist
Rik Emmett   Bottleneck Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String),Vocals (Background),Guitar (12 String Acoustic),Guitar (12 String Electric),Guitar,Vocals,Lead Vocals,Guitar (Steel),Lap Steel Guitar,Slide Guitar
G.L. Moore   Drums,Vocals,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Joe Owens   Director
Gil Moore   Drums,Vocals,Percussion,Lead Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Elaine Overholt   Vocals (Background)
Mike Levine   Organ,Piano,Synthesizer,Guitar (Bass)

Technical Credits

Eddie Kramer   Producer
Mark Woods   Stage Technician,Assistant Engineer
Mike Jones   Engineer,Recording
David Thoener   Producer
Brett Zilahi   Digital Remastering
Bob Carson   Guitar Technician
Joe Owens   Direction
Peter Woods   Engineer
J.J. Stelmach   Art Direction
Nick Sangiamo   Photography
Rick Capreol   Engineer,Recording
Triumph   Producer,Recording Producer
Bob Ludwig   Mastering,Mastering Engineer
Gil Moore   Composer,Group Member
Ed Stone   Engineer,Recording
Rik Emmett   Composer,Group Member
Elaine Overholt   Group Member
Brian Zick   Artwork,Illustrations
Yoshiro Kuzumaki   Mastering
Dave Dickson   Assistant Engineer
David Dickson   Assistant Engineer
Mike Levine   Composer,Group Member