Triumph - Allied Forces

Title: Triumph - Allied Forces
Year/Genre: 1981, Hard Rock, AOR, 10/26
Matrix #: AFL1-3902
Condition: VG+ (LM) | Members: Triumph (N/A) | Producer: Triumph
Cultural Facts:

1. Their Biggest American Breakthrough: Allied Forces pushed Triumph into the top tier of North American arena rock, with “Magic Power” and “Fight the Good Fight” becoming lasting FM-radio staples.
2. Rik Emmett Was the Secret Weapon: Emmett handled lead vocals and guitar while also bringing serious classical-guitar technique into the band's heavy rock sound, giving Triumph a more intricate musical edge than many of their arena-rock peers.
3. Built Around a Power Trio: Triumph achieved its enormous live sound with only three core members - Rik Emmett, Gil Moore and Mike Levine. Their concerts became famous for elaborate lighting and pyrotechnics that made the trio look and sound far bigger than its lineup suggested.

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