The Sport of Kings

Triumph

The Sport of Kings

RELEASED: September 06, 1986
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Tears in the Rain 3:54 2. Somebody's Out There 4:05 3. What Rules My Heart 3:54 4. If Only 4:00 5. Hooked on You 3:23 6. Take a Stand 4:30 7. Just One Night 3:39 8. Embrujo (instrumental) 1:29 9. Play With the Fire 5:18 10. Don't Love Anybody Else but Me 3:55 11. In the Middle of the Night 4:34
Historical Archive
The Sport of Kings is the fifth studio album by the Canadian rock band Triumph, released in 1986. The album showcases a blend of hard rock and progressive elements, featuring melodic hooks and powerful guitar riffs. The sound is characterized by Rik Emmett's virtuosic guitar work and soaring vocals, alongside the band's tight rhythm section. Lyrically, the album explores themes of ambition, resilience, and the pursuit of greatness, which resonates with the band's ethos. While the album received mixed reviews upon its release, it has since gained recognition for its craftsmanship and musicianship, solidifying Triumph's legacy in the rock genre.