Triumph Songs Ranked
Triumph was a Canadian hard rock band formed in 1975 that was popular in the late 1970s and the 1980s, building on its reputation and success as a live band. Between the band’s 16 albums and DVDs, Triumph has received 18 gold and 9 platinum awards in Canada and the United States. Triumph was nominated for multiple Juno Awards, including the Group of the Year Award in 1979, 1985, 1986, and 1987. The band was inducted into the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame in 2007, into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2008, and into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2019. Here are all of the Triumph songs ranked.
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20. Killing Time (Thunder Seven,1984)
“Killing Time is a gorgeous and melodic tour-de-force full of delicious voice-leading and smooth chromaticism. The sound is so well-balanced, and it shows flawless production throughout.”
19. When the Lights Go Down (Never Surrender, 1982)
“When The Lights Go Down is the scorchingly heaviest thing Triumph ever recorded. All The Way is a fiery call to arms. The title track is a cascading Metal beast.”
18. I Can Survive (Progressions of Power, 1980)
“Magic Power is actually my favorite. This needs to be up the list. It is their most rocking song. This is what started Triumph for me.”
17. Never Surrender (Never Surrender, 1982)
“They have some other good songs – all of them at the top of the list — Lay It On The Line, Fight The Good Fight, etc. But this one is the best. Come on people — let’s move it up the list!”
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16. Say Goodbye (Allied Forces, 1981)
“My favorite song. Awesome riff and solo. As well as vocals. Great song; the best the band has to offer. Power, musicianship, vocals…it stirs the soul”
15. Just a Game (Just a Game, 1978)
“Best song ever! Tells it like it is. Sometime life can feel like a game. Just lay it on the line. It is power trio hard rock through and through. Not much imagination here but they put down some real toe tappers. Much like Budgie, they were a good pedestrian hard rock band.
14. Blinding Light Show (Triumph, 1976)
“My favorite Triumph song and maybe in my top ten songs of all time. This is a fantastic song! Seems to be forgotten!”
13. Ordinary Man (Allied Forces, 1981)
“Ordinary Man starts off with that chorus that makes me think Styx for some reason. I swear Tommy Shaw is singing on this, Moore and Emmett share this song. Great song.”
12. A World of Fantasy (Never Surrender, 1982)
“My favorite Triumph song. Love the arrangement, and Emmett’s vocals are great on this track. Fond memories of the video on MTV, too.”
11. Never Say Never (Surveillance, 1987)
“Very nice, and you can just feel the power in the video… I note that Mike keeps teasing fans by using this song title when asked about the possibility of another album…”
10. Tear the Roof Off (Progressions of Power, 1980)
“I’ve always prefered the brash vocals of no-frills Triumph drummer Gil Moore, who takes over on the arena rockin’ “Tear the Roof Off”.
9. Follow Your Heart (Thunder Seven, 1984)
“The melodic “Follow Your Heart”, featuring drummer Gil Moore on lead vocals, immediately brings Boston to mind. I’ve liked certain songs by triumph . nice group from that time and era.”
8. Rock ‘N’ Roll Machine (Rock ‘N’ Roll Machine, 1977)
“Amazing, the musicianship and creativity of this band at that early stage in their career is incredible! Rik can really hit the high notes!!!Triumph is by far one of the greatest bands ever!!”
7. I Live for the Weekend (Progressions of Power, 1980)
“Making the long Monday-through-Friday grind worth the effort, Triumph celebrate quiting-time with the party-on “I Live for the Weekend”. Punch the fuckin’ time clock on Friday afternoon, cash that check and hit the bar. In cross-checking Canada, the home turf of the power trio, that means it’s time for an ice cold Molson or a tall Labatt Blue.”
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6. Spellbound (Thunder Seven, 1984)
“hey are all starting to sound the same. Of course that sound ain’t bad. This long play is solid hard rock with good lead guitar and a driving rhythm section. Just not enough over all diversity for me.”
5. Fight the Good Fight (Allied Forces, 1981)
“Literally one of the best drum intros of all time. Gil Moore is an underrated drummer and had exceptional skill. They combine morality and energy with a fantastic intro that holds its feel through the end of the song.”
4. Hold On (Just a Game, 1979)
“He sings this song for the common man and for the people in despair. he brings this song into the world and he sings it everywhere. I love how he talks about how much value can be found in music. It’s the greatest message in any triumph song. I heard this song on the radio and it instantly became my second favorite song ever (nothing can beat bohemian rhapsody)”
3. Somebody’s Out There (The Sport of Kings, 1986)
“Great song from a three member band. I love the guitar and the key change might be the best part. One of the best songs in history of humanity, must be number 1!”
2. Magic Power ( Allied Forces, 1981)
“The music tells you its meaning. It says the things we wanted to hear. He’s young and wild now because he knows a meaning. he’s free to just rock out. He got the magic power of the musical meaning of the song. His girlfriend climbs into bed, pulls the covers up so her boyfriend doesn’t see what she’s doing. She turns on her radio and hears the song. She had a bad day without this magic power and hopes the radio would play her favorite song (this song.)”
1. Lay It on the Line (Just a Game, 1979)
“The truth, honesty, something the world needs to re-learn. Don’t waste my time if you choose to lie. Thank you Ric for telling it like it is. There most well known song. Plus sick guitars drums and vocals. Definitely a classic rock staple!”
