Progressions of Power

by Triumph

Overview

Even during the best of times, Triumph's career was defined by a never-ending power struggle between its two lead singers and primary songwriters, Rik Emmett and Gil Moore. So after taking a back seat to guitarist Emmett on the previous year's impressive Just a Game album, drummer Moore fought back to secure a slim margin of victory on 1980's Progressions of Power. One of Triumph's most consistent albums, even though it lacked for major chart-topping hits, Progressions of Power proved true to its name when launched by the absolutely relentless "I Live for the Weekend," which along with the self-explanatory "Tear the Roof Off" figured among Moore's most undeniable copyrights ever. What's more, the vocalist/drummer seemed intent on beating Emmett at his own game, submitting a pair of extremely competent singles candidates in the rousing "I Can Survive" and the laid-back, BTO-grooved "Woman in Love" (if not the less dynamic "Nature's Child"). For his part, Emmett was responsible for the memorably moody power ballad "In the Night," the gutsy album closer "Hard Road," and the regrettably Muzak-level schmaltz of "Take My Heart," as well as indulging in one of his always stunning (for the muso fans, anyway) instrumental acoustic showcases -- aptly named "Fingertalkin'." Go ahead and award the fourth round of Triumph's ongoing musical boxing match to Gil Moore then; his creative sparring with Emmett would produce several more exciting albums and years of action before they knocked each other down to the canvas, taking ever-patient producer/bassist/keyboardist/referee Mike Levine down with them. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	04/12/2005
Label:	Tml Entertainment Inc.
UPC:	0713137800428

Tracks

1. I Live for the Weekend
2. I Can Survive
3. In the Night
4. Nature's Child
5. Woman in Love
6. Take My Heart
7. Tear the Roof Off
8. Fingertalkin'
9. Hard Road

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Triumph   Primary Artist
G.L. Moore   Drums
Gil Moore   Drums,Vocals,Percussion
Rik Emmett   Guitar,Vocals
Mike Levine   Bass,Keyboards

Technical Credits

Peter Murphy   Composer
Brett Zilahi   Digital Remastering
Nick Sangiamo   Photography
R. Emmett   Composer
Jeff Stobbs   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Tony Iommi   Composer
Triumph   Composer,Producer
Gary Moore   Composer
Bob Ludwig   Digital Remastering
Bill Ward   Composer
Gil Moore   Composer
John Golden   Mastering
Geezer Butler   Composer
G. Young   Composer
Rik Emmett   Composer
David J   Composer
Robin Brouwers   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Professor Longhair   Composer
Ozzy Osbourne   Composer
Mike Jones   Engineer,Remixing
Harry Vanda   Composer
Daniel Ash   Composer
Kevin Haskins   Composer
Mickey Welsh   Assistant
Yoshiro Kuzumaki   Mastering
Mick Walsh   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
John Rowlands   Photography
Mike Levine   Composer