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Triumph – Rock ‘n’ Roll Machine (MCA) 1977

1. “Takes Time” (3:48)
2. “Bringing It on Home” (4:38)
3. “Rocky Mountain Way ” (4:08)
4. “Street Fighter” (3:29)
5. “Street Fighter (Reprise)” (3:06)
6. “24 Hours A Day” (4:28)
7. “Blinging Ligh Show/Moonchild” (8:40)
8. “Rock and Roll Machine” (6:53)

Triumph’s major label debut. Actually their first two albums are a bit confusing as they were combined into this one album when they were signed by MCA, at least that is the story as I know it. (Correct me if I am wrong, please.) In anycase, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Machine” is a classic 70’s heavy metal platter. By today’s standards I suppose this is nothing more than an old rock album. However in it’s time it was quite heavy. I don’t pretend to admit that “Rock and Roll Machine” was groundbreaking or even outstanding, however, it is a good listen from beginning to end. “Rocky Mountain Way” is a decent Joe Walsh cover, although not much different than the original version. I much prefer Triumph’s original material