| The Spiral Notebook | ||||
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| Released | March 12, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | February 1993–January 1995 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 49:25 | |||
| Label | Vanguard | |||
| Producer | Rik Emmett | |||
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The Spiral Notebook is the third solo album by Canadian rock guitarist Rik Emmett, released in 1995.
All Songs written by Rik Emmett
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 1995 | Canada | 16 |
| March 26, 1995 | The Billboard 200 | 188 |
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "Let Me be the One" | Pop Singles | 31 |
| 1992 | "Anything You Say" | Pop Singles | 26 |
Triumph was a Canadian hard rock band formed in 1975 that was popular in the late 1970s and the 1980s, building on its reputation and success as a live band. Between the band's 16 albums and DVDs, Triumph has received 18 gold and 9 platinum awards in Canada and the United States. Triumph was nominated for multiple Juno Awards, including Group of the Year Award in 1979, 1985, 1986, and 1987. The band was inducted into the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame in 2007, into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2008, and into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2019.
Rock & Roll Machine is the second studio album by Canadian hard rock band Triumph, released in 1977. The album was released on RCA Records in the US in 1978 and again on MCA Records (MCA-1455) in 1985. The album resulted in the band's first hit single, a cover version of Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way". Depending on the country of issue, the album may also be named Rock and Roll Machine or Rock 'N' Roll Machine. The MCA issue is noteworthy in that the album was re-mastered by Bob Ludwig at his Masterdisk location as opposed to the original RCA which was mastered by Jack Adelman at RCA.
Just a Game is the third studio album by Canadian hard rock band Triumph, released in 1979. The album contains one of Triumph's most popular songs on FM album-oriented radio, "Lay it on the Line", and the Top 40 hit "Hold On", which peaked at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at No. 33 in Canada.
Thunder Seven is the seventh studio album by Canadian hard rock band Triumph, released in November 1984. The second half of the album follows a concept based on various time-related themes.
Richard Gordon "Rik" Emmett is a vocalist, guitarist, and member of the Canadian rock band Triumph.
Stages is a live album by Canadian hard rock band Triumph, released in 1985. The tracks were recorded from various performances over the prior three years 1981–1984 although two new studio tracks were added: "Mind Games" and "Empty Inside".
King Biscuit Flower Hour is a live album by Canadian rock band Triumph released in 1996. Taken from the Allied Forces tour stop in Cleveland on October 12, 1981, this album features songs from the album of the same name in addition to some of the earlier hits.
Rockland is the third solo album from Canadian singer and guitarist Kim Mitchell. The album was released in 1989 and is certified double platinum in Canada.
Surveillance is the ninth studio album by Canadian hard rock band Triumph, released July 27, 1987. The album was recorded at Metalworks Studios, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. This is the last Triumph album to feature Rik Emmett until his return to the band in 2008.
Live at the Us Festival is a live album and DVD by Canadian rock band Triumph, released in 2003. The massive Us Festival took place over three days, outdoors in San Bernardino, California, on May 28–30, 1983. Triumph appeared on May 29, which was billed as "Heavy Metal Sunday" and included Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Scorpions, Mötley Crüe, Quiet Riot, and Van Halen. The number of attendees varied during the three days; the crowd was estimated to be about 500,000 strong on "Heavy Metal Sunday". The documentary-style part of the DVD gives a behind-the-scenes look at how their shows are put together; lighting, pyrotechnics, smoke, and lightning techniques are explained. Rik Emmett explains their songwriting process in his home. They interview celebrities like Ronnie James Dio that are at the show. Two videos are included, "Spellbound", and "Follow Your Heart", which showcases a live performance, all in DTS Surround Sound. Gil Moore and Mike Levine reminisce about the performance in a fifteen-minute interview from 2003.
True Believer is an album by guitarist Phil Keaggy, released in 1995.
Where Your Road Leads is the seventh studio album by country music singer Trisha Yearwood, released in 1998 by MCA Nashville.
Welcome to the Club is the second studio album by Canadian heavy metal band, Kick Axe. The album was released in 1985. This album was released on Pasha Records, and reissued in 2000 as part of the "Sony Rewind" series.
Ipso Facto is a studio album by the Canadian rock guitarist Rik Emmett, released in 1992. It was Emmett's second solo studio album.
Absolutely is the debut solo album by the Canadian rock guitarist Rik Emmett, released in 1990, after leaving the heavy metal band Triumph. The album was released in 1990 and went gold in Canada. The album eventually reached platinum in both countries. The third cut on the album, "Saved by Love", was used for the closing credits of the movie Problem Child 2. The album includes ten songs and one instrumental track.
Swing Shift is the fifth studio album by the Canadian guitarist Rik Emmett, released in 1997. It is the second installment in the guitar trilogy, released merely six months after Ten Invitations from the Mistress of Mr. E, which was the beginning of the trilogy that is meant to cover the basis of Emmett's guitar teaching.
Ten Invitations from the Mistress of Mr. E is the fourth studio album by the Canadian guitarist Rik Emmett, released in 1997. It is the first installment in a guitar trilogy, otherwise known as the Open House Collection released merely six months before Swing Shift, which is meant to cover the basis of Rik Emmett's guitar teaching.
Good Faith is the eighth studio album by Canadian guitarist Rik Emmett, released in 2003. The album touches on different musical styles including reggae, smooth jazz, swing music, folk, classical music and country music.
Liberty Manifesto is the debut studio album by the Canadian hard rock band Airtime (band), a collaboration between guitarist Rik Emmett and Von Groove percussionist Mike Shotton, which was released in 2007.
Thin Line is the fourteenth studio album by country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, and his second on own record label Blue Cadillac Music. It was released on September 9, 2016. The album peaked at #49 on the Country Charts.
