Here we have a Triumph live album that has been coupled together over many shows from three separate tours between 1981-85. Now, I have seen Triumph a number of times and they always deliver a great show but when Gil sings there is a definite lack of focal point, with them only being a three piece.
I have to say, this is great selection of songs and you forget what an amazing player Rik Emmett is. He definitely was my focal point and I loved Triumph for what he brought to the band. It’s hard to pick a favourite here as there are so many great performances, but I really love the version of Never Surrender. Rik’s solo is very fiery and Rock N’ Roll Machine was always one of the tracks I loved to play. (What is it with Canada and trios?)
It’s not a proper live album as such, it’s more of a live greatest hits but nevertheless very entertaining.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
