TRIUMPH - THUNDER SEVEN 12" Vinyl LP Album

This album "Thunder Seven"  is a concept album by the Canadian Heavy Metal band Triumph, released in November 1984. It was the band's seventh studio album.

 

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"Thunder Seven" Album Description:

In the fall of 1984, amidst the rising tide of hair metal and synth-pop, Canadian power trio Triumph released their seventh studio album, "Thunder Seven." This album marked a significant departure from their previous work, both musically and thematically.

Recorded at Metalworks Studios in Mississauga, Ontario, "Thunder Seven" emerged in a time of musical transition. The hard rock scene that had propelled Triumph to fame was shifting, with new sounds and styles vying for dominance. The band responded to this challenge with a bold and experimental album.

Musically, "Thunder Seven" is a diverse and ambitious record. Tracks like "Spellbound" and "Follow Your Heart" showcase the band's signature hard rock sound, with powerful vocals and intricate guitar work. However, the album also features more introspective and atmospheric tracks like "Time Goes By" and "Stranger in a Strange Land." This willingness to experiment with different sounds and styles was a risky move, but it ultimately paid off.

The band members – Rik Emmett (guitar, vocals), Gil Moore (drums, vocals), and Mike Levine (bass, keyboards) – were at the peak of their creative powers. Emmett's songwriting and guitar playing were as sharp as ever, while Moore and Levine provided a rock-solid rhythm section. Their musical chemistry was evident throughout the album.

Despite its musical and visual merits, "Thunder Seven" was not without its controversies. Some critics accused the band of abandoning their hard rock roots and pandering to commercial trends. However, the album was well-received by fans and remains a cult classic to this day.

Record Label WEA 251 631 / Made in Germany

Music Genre:

Canadian Hard Rock 
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