Track Listing

1. Can You Feel It
2. Lovely One
3. Your Ways
4. Everybody
5. Heartbreak Hotel
6. Time Waits for No One
7. Walk Right Now
8. Give It Up
9. Wondering Who

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #132276 in Music
• Released on: 1990-10-25
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

From The Perspective of a 24 year-old aspiring music critic
Of all the Jacksons albums (in my humble opinion) this is the one to own, or at least the one to start with. I bought 'Triumph' in the fall of 2000; I already knew that I was going to like "Can You Feel It" because I had seen the video once, and was amazed by the mystical vibe they were able to accomplish with it all the way back in 1980...anyone remember it?

"Lovely One" (written by Michael and Randy) is one of my favorites - it's a perfectly frenetic blend of funk, disco and pop/R&B that will have you bobbing your head once you get into its groove; lyrically, the song has Michael trying to convince a doubting girlfriend that she is his "lovely" one. I've seen Michael do this one in concert (albeit on TV), but boy did he get the crowd moving...Oh, and yes, this song does sound a bit like it should be called "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" part II...

"This Place (Heartbreak) Hotel" (written by Michael) is easily the highlight of the album - it has elements of mystery, suspense, and pure sonic energy; can't miss this one. Music factoid: In 1991, rapper Heavy D used this song as the basis for his hit, "Peaceful Journey", a somber track dedicated primarily to Trouble T-Roy (one of his dancers) who died in an accident on stage; R&B supergroup Jodeci sang the background vocals...

"Time Waits For No One" is a ballad (written by Randy and Jackie) ready to be remade, it's so shimmeringly beautiful. Michael blesses this track with one of his most tender vocal performances ever, a la "She's Out Of My Life". Honestly though, it kind of ends too soon for me...wish it could have been a little longer.

Trust me, this is a solid album, but I must also mention by name songs like "Walk Right Now" (Prince-like), and "Give It Up" which has a (pun intended) "triumph"-ant feel to it, especially near the end when the marching drums come in. Folks, I highly, highly recommend starting with this one.

I also own 'Destiny' which in my opinion is a lesser album than 'Triumph', but with songs like "Blame It On The Boogie" (a favorite), "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" (ditto) and a decent filler ballad like "Push Me Away", I still suggest getting that one too. I have yet to try out the 'Victory' album, but I've been warned to stay away...but with songs like "Torture" (I remember the 1984 scary video) and "One More Chance" (remade by Janet as a B-side to the 1993 "If" single) it'll probably be my next Jacksons purchase, along with their remixed album, and the live album.

Thanks for reading!

C.H.R.

The Best Of The Jackson
I think Triumph is The Jacksons best album,espically with the timeless classic "This Place Hotel"which is my favorite song and the song that Michael wrote.I also like their hit song "Can You Feel It" and the lovely ballad "Time Waits For No One" which showcases Michael's vocal talent.Triumph also has some good songs to dance too.Like "Lovely One","Walk Right Now","Wondering Who" and "Everybody".I also like "Give It UP".Evey song on Truimph is very catchy and the first time you listen to the album you would to know all the words to every song.

The Best of the Jacksons' Epic Release
After leaving Motown, the former Jackson 5 moved on to Epic records and released several albums with moderate success. The best of these is "Triumph" which features songs that previewed the rise of Michael to superstardom. Michael either wrote or co-wrote nine of the ten cuts featured with older brother Jackie penning "Your Ways." The songs bear the undeniable signature Michael Jackson-sound of the era. Great tunes are "Can You Feel It," "Lovely One," "Heartbreak Hotel," and "Time Waits for No one.

A good collection from a legendary group.