Triumph
2008 digitally remastered and expanded Legacy Edition of this album from the R&B legends formerly known as The Jackson 5 (their defection to CBS left Jermaine and their old name behind with the Motown empire). Includes three bonus tracks. This 1980 album has the group fleshing out their sound and songwriting abilities even more. The anthemic "Can't You Feel It" has enough hubris and undeniable craft to get this polished work started. But as Triumph plays, what's striking is that the songs don't immediately leap out at you but they all land on their feet. The blissful and funky tracks found on this album are effortless, punchy which maximizes the album. Triumph is a gorgeous effort and remains an absolute necessity for any comprehensive collection. 12 tracks. Sony/BMG.
$7.98
This is basically the prelude to "Thriller" - the biggest selling album of all time. It showcases Michael's fantastic skills on songwriting, composing, arranging, producing and - of course - singing. This is definitely the best album by The Jacksons. It's dominated by the King of Pop but you can also hear amazing work by his brothers.
I don't want to write more about the content and the legacy of this album, it should be well known to music lovers. 5 STARS!!!!!
To correct some previous statements about the digital remastering:
This Expanded Edition of "Triumph" DOES INDEED feature a digital remastering from 2008 (the album was released in October 2008 for the first time, it later was released in the USA in 2009). When you are used to INVINCIBLE (2001) and the 4 digitally remastered albums released around the same time (OFF THE WALL, THRILLER, BAD, DANGEROUS), then you might think it hasn't been remastered just because the volume is not boosted to its possible maximum.
Let me however tell you that there was - and still is - an ongoing "loudness war" that caused engineers to pump up instruments in volume (especially on modern music released). However this is not really a sign of better sound quality. This way you will lose much of the dynamics of a song and fine details will be overshadowed by boosted bass/high notes.
Fortunately this Expanded Edition of "Triumph" however was treated very well and received a digital remastering that you will usually on find on Japanese audiophile releases that are very limited.
Btw, you can get digitally remastered versions of all the other Jacksons albums in Japan only: In 2009 Sony Music Japan re-issued "The Jacksons" (1976), "Goin' Places" (1977), "Destiny" (1978), "Triumph" (1980), "The Jacksons Live" (1981) and "Victory" (1984) as Mini-LP CDs. They all feature a digital remastering from 2008/2009.
In 2010 Sony Music Japan is re-pressing them in a limited number and this time they are also releasing "2300 Jackson Street" (1989) - the final album of the brothers until today - with a brand-new digital remastering from 2010!
All albums by The Jacksons are also available in their digitally remastered versions as Jewel Case CDs in 2010 - distributed by Sony Music Japan in Japan only! Look out for Michael Jackson's albums there, too. -- "Triumph" (Expanded Edition) - digital remastering from 2008
Auch dieses Album gehört zu meinen liebsten von den Jacksons. Das letzte Jacksons-Album vor seiner Solo-Karriere und ich finde das hört man auch. Sie heben sich von den früheren Alben sehr ab. Kann man aber immer wieder gut hören -- Schönes Album der Jacksons
Dei primi album prodotti dai giovani Jackson, credo che Triumph sia in assoluto il migliore.
Il sound è spettacolare e gli arrangiamenti sono molto curati. Rispetto a Victory e Destiny questo è di livello nettamente superiore. E' un piacere ascoltarlo, non stanca mai. -- bellissimo album
When this album came out it was an automatic CLASSIC! Fabulous CD. One of the best albums that Michael and the Jacksons ever recorded. Dance till you drop! -- Triumph by the Jacksons
so having been a Michael Jackson fan for some time now, i decided to explore his other music (the jackson 5 and the jacksons). i own a copy of "can you feel it? the jacksons collecion" which i just couldnt get enough of. i decide to buy all of the jacksons studio albums which i have been meaning to do for some time now. i finally ended up purchasing "The Jacksons", "Destiny" and "Triumph" first before the others because these are supposed to be the best albums they have done. i can tell you that i cannot get enough of them-they are amazing!!!
i love Michael's young, fresh and soulful voice on this album as well as the tracks themselves. there is not one track that i dont like. they all could have been chart toppers. this album includes the classics "Can you feel it?" and "This Place hotel" (AKA Heartbreak Hotel). woth the buy!!! -- AMAZING!!
