Surveillance =Remastered= is an album by Triumph, released in 1987. The album is a hardrock CD. -
Yet another Triumph catolog piece re-mastered from the original analog mixes, using the latest 24-bit digital technology. Originally released in 1987, it featrures the hits "Never Say Never" and "Long Time Gone"
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"Surveillance" is a classic album by the Canadian rock band Triumph, released in 1987 and now available in CD format. This record showcases Triumph's signature blend of melodic hard rock and progressive influences, featuring powerful guitar riffs, soaring vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics. Standout tracks like "Never Say Never," "Headed for Nowhere," and "Let the Light (Shine on Me)" highlight the band's musical prowess and lyrical depth. The album captures the energy that made Triumph one of Canada's most celebrated rock acts during the 1980s.
Triumph was formed in Toronto in 1975 by Rik Emmett, Gil Moore, and Mike Levine. Known for their dynamic live performances and technical musicianship, they achieved international success with hits such as "Lay It on the Line," "Magic Power," and "Fight the Good Fight." Their albums have sold millions worldwide, earning them multiple Juno Award nominations.
The manufacturer Maple Leaf is renowned for producing high-quality music releases with attention to detail in sound mastering and packaging. Their commitment to excellence ensures that each CD delivers an outstanding listening experience for fans.
Triumph was a fairly well known three piece band from Canada. Most people know them by their songs "Fight the Good Fight," "Hold On," "Lay It On The Line" etc. Love this album. Little heavier than usual. With Triumph you always get top tier quality.
Yuriy P. - 14/Feb/2025
In my opinion this is easily Triumph's best album. It is a very well made album with well written songs and extremely well played instruments. It is also more consistent and varied than earlier Triumph albums. The most important factor for success here though is the departure from the blatant party rockers of earlier albums (apart from Rock You Down which is the worst song on this album).
The vocals are excellent too and remind of Steve Perry of Journey and in some songs the music does remind a bit of Journey but a bit more metal. There are more keyboards on this album than on earlier Triumph albums and sometimes they remind slightly of the keys on Marillion's excellent Seasons End album (released the same year). However, the keyboards are never allowed the leading role and there are no keyboard solos.
Steve Morse guests on the album and you can hear his signature guitar style on Headed For Nowhere. The main riff of this song has something of an Iron Maiden sound to it!
All The Kings Horses is beautiful mellow song that leads into the rocker Carry On The Flame and the melody of All The Kings Horses is repeated again towards the end of that song. Nothing groundbreaking here, but it is a very nice arrangement.
Towards the end of the album the quality of the songs decreases a bit and nothing on the second half is as good as the first half. The closing number Running In The Night reminds me of what Asia would do on their Aria album few years later.
One negative aspect of this album compared to previous ones is that there isn't the typical Rik Emmet acoustic instrumental here (like the very nice Midsummer Daydream from the Thunder Seven album, for example). There are two short instrumentals on this album, but these are only mood setters and are not interesting on their own.
Dmytro N. - 18/Jun/2024
Super album from the best Canadian Rock Band! Recommended for collection!
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