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Livin' for the Weekend: The Anthology

Triumph · 2005

142 min · 28 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive metal

A soaring blend of hard rock and progressive melodies that captures Triumph's anthemic spirit.

Livin' for the Weekend: The Anthology is an album by Triumph, released in 2005. A soaring blend of hard rock and progressive melodies that captures Triumph's anthemic spirit. This anthology not only served to celebrate Triumph's legacy but also reintroduced their music to a new generation, achieving notable chart positions upon release. The album underscores the band's influence on the hard rock and progressive metal scenes, particularly with tracks like 'Magic Power' and 'Fight the Good Fight', which remain staples in classic rock radio programming. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Livin' for the Weekend: The Anthology sound like?

A soaring blend of hard rock and progressive melodies that captures Triumph's anthemic spirit. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.

What makes Livin' for the Weekend: The Anthology by Triumph notable?

This anthology not only served to celebrate Triumph's legacy but also reintroduced their music to a new generation, achieving notable chart positions upon release. The album underscores the band's influence on the hard rock and progressive metal scenes, particularly with tracks like 'Magic Power' and 'Fight the Good Fight', which remain staples in classic rock radio programming. Released in 2005, 'Livin' for the Weekend: The Anthology' marks Triumph's return to the spotlight after a long hiatus following their last studio album in 1992. This compilation showcases their evolution from the late 1970s through the early 1990s, encapsulating their journey as Canadian rock icons during a time when classic rock was being overshadowed by grunge and alternative genres.

How many songs are on Livin' for the Weekend: The Anthology?

Livin' for the Weekend: The Anthology has 28 tracks, running approximately 142 minutes.

Tracklist

28 tracks·142:07

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Disc 1

  • 1 24 Hours a Day 4:26
  • 2 Street Fighter 6:31
  • 3 Blinding Light Show/Moonchild 8:42
  • 4 Takes Time 3:48
  • 5 New York City Streets 7:52
  • 6 Rocky Mountain Way 4:06
  • 7 Lay It on the Line Standout 4:04
  • 8 Hold On 6:04
  • 9 I Live for the Weekend 5:17
  • 10 I Can Survive 4:00
  • 11 Fool for Your Love 4:29
  • 12 Allied Forces 5:06
  • 13 Fight the Good Fight Standout 6:30

Disc 2

  • 1 Magic Power Standout 4:54
  • 2 Too Much Thinking 5:38
  • 3 When the Lights Go Down 5:05
  • 4 Follow Your Heart 3:35
  • 5 Spellbound (live) 3:58
  • 6 Mind Games 4:48
  • 7 Tears in the Rain 3:55
  • 8 Somebody's Out There 4:05
  • 9 Just One Night 3:41
  • 10 Never Say Never 3:38
  • 11 Headed for Nowhere 6:07
  • 12 Carry on the Flame 5:16
  • 13 Long Time Gone 5:15
  • 14 Never Surrender (live) 6:39
  • 15 Love Hurts 4:38

Release Date

May 10, 2005

Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

142 min 7 sec