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MRM #2: Deep Purple - InFinite (2017)
8 years ago
Since the last review came out a lot longer than I anticipated, I will try to go a bit shorter this time around. (Not sure if I succeeded XD)
Let's go!
BAND: Deep Purple
ALBUM: InFinite
GENRE:Rock/Hard Rock
YEAR: 2017
LINK: Album has not been made officially available for listening by YouTube, but postings exist.
Deep Purple is likely a band that you are familiar with; they began in 1968 as a rock group with progressive leanings and quickly released three great albums within a two year span. After replacing their original vocalist and original bassist in 1969, the band went on to record such hit albums as In Rock, Fireball, and Machine Head (the last album included their iconic song 'Smoke on the Water') while pioneering a heavier style of rock that would eventually evolve into heavy metal. Just as quickly as this lineup came into existence, it was changed in 1973 with the addition of a new vocalist and new bassist; two albums later in 1975, the guitarist (Ritchie Blackmore) left to focus on his solo project, Rainbow (another legendary band!) and Deep Purple would record only one more album before disbanding in 1976.
The second lineup reunited in 1984 and, despite a few brief lineup changes coupled with guitarist Blackmore leaving the band in 1993 and original organist/keyboardist Jon Lord (RIP) retiring from the band in 2002, the band has continued to release material well into the 21st century. Drummer Ian Paice is the only original member still performing in the band, and he shares the stage with Ian Gillan (vocals), Roger Glover (bass guitar), Steve Morse (guitar), and Don Airey (keyboards/organ) on this release.
Deep Purple have had a rather long, quirky history, but despite all the ups and downs they continue to deliver great rock/hard rock/proto-metal/heavy metal albums. I admittedly have not familiarized myself much with their reunion (1980s to present) material (the ten albums they made from 1968 to 1976 are glorious!), and while this album will likely not attain the same status as their classics it still features great songs that exude the Deep Purple sound. The humor is present, the riffs are present, the distinctive organ sound is present (Don Airey is a fantastic replacement). Gillan will never again sing as high as he did in his youth, but he does not sound as if he is struggling over his lines.
The tracks 'Time for Bedlam' and 'The Surprising' seem to be the most strange of the lot (in a great way!), and 'On Top of the World' is a humorous track telling the story of a wild night. I don't dislike any of the tracks; all of them are fantastic in their own way. 'Johnny's Band' tells a nice little tale about the rise and fall of a rock and roll band. 'Hip Boots', 'Birds of Prey', and 'Get Me Outta Here' are standout, rocking songs. 'All I Got is You' takes an almost atmospheric route and builds up to a fantastic riff in the center of the song and cycles back to that incredible riff as it plods along. Every track feels like it belongs where it is, and the album is an enjoyable roller coaster of music. I have listened to this album about eight-nine times all the way through in the two days that I have owned it, and I have yet to grow tired.
If nothing else, go check out the songs 'Birds of Prey', 'Time for Bedlam', 'All I Got is You', and 'Johnny's Band'.
Some of their older songs to check out:
'Fireball'
'Fools'
'Bloodsucker'
'Mary Long'
'Child in Time'
The ENTIRE Machine Head album (perfect from start to finish) (or any individual song from it. Seriously, pick any one of them).
'Solitaire'
'Hell to Pay'
'Mistreated'
'The Shield'
'Lady Luck' (the last three feature different vocalists)
I was planning on doing an album a bit more removed from rock/metal, but when I discovered that Deep Purple had released new music a month ago and it was addictively good, I couldn't resist reviewing it. Now I need to fight the welcomed urge to collect all the Deep Purple albums that I do not yet have in my collection. XD
Please let me know what you thought about this album if you decided to give it a listen, and please give me any advice you may have on improving these reviews as well as any recommendations for albums!
Thank you for your time, and have a great day, you guys!
Let's go!
BAND: Deep Purple
ALBUM: InFinite
GENRE:Rock/Hard Rock
YEAR: 2017
LINK: Album has not been made officially available for listening by YouTube, but postings exist.
Deep Purple is likely a band that you are familiar with; they began in 1968 as a rock group with progressive leanings and quickly released three great albums within a two year span. After replacing their original vocalist and original bassist in 1969, the band went on to record such hit albums as In Rock, Fireball, and Machine Head (the last album included their iconic song 'Smoke on the Water') while pioneering a heavier style of rock that would eventually evolve into heavy metal. Just as quickly as this lineup came into existence, it was changed in 1973 with the addition of a new vocalist and new bassist; two albums later in 1975, the guitarist (Ritchie Blackmore) left to focus on his solo project, Rainbow (another legendary band!) and Deep Purple would record only one more album before disbanding in 1976.
The second lineup reunited in 1984 and, despite a few brief lineup changes coupled with guitarist Blackmore leaving the band in 1993 and original organist/keyboardist Jon Lord (RIP) retiring from the band in 2002, the band has continued to release material well into the 21st century. Drummer Ian Paice is the only original member still performing in the band, and he shares the stage with Ian Gillan (vocals), Roger Glover (bass guitar), Steve Morse (guitar), and Don Airey (keyboards/organ) on this release.
Deep Purple have had a rather long, quirky history, but despite all the ups and downs they continue to deliver great rock/hard rock/proto-metal/heavy metal albums. I admittedly have not familiarized myself much with their reunion (1980s to present) material (the ten albums they made from 1968 to 1976 are glorious!), and while this album will likely not attain the same status as their classics it still features great songs that exude the Deep Purple sound. The humor is present, the riffs are present, the distinctive organ sound is present (Don Airey is a fantastic replacement). Gillan will never again sing as high as he did in his youth, but he does not sound as if he is struggling over his lines.
The tracks 'Time for Bedlam' and 'The Surprising' seem to be the most strange of the lot (in a great way!), and 'On Top of the World' is a humorous track telling the story of a wild night. I don't dislike any of the tracks; all of them are fantastic in their own way. 'Johnny's Band' tells a nice little tale about the rise and fall of a rock and roll band. 'Hip Boots', 'Birds of Prey', and 'Get Me Outta Here' are standout, rocking songs. 'All I Got is You' takes an almost atmospheric route and builds up to a fantastic riff in the center of the song and cycles back to that incredible riff as it plods along. Every track feels like it belongs where it is, and the album is an enjoyable roller coaster of music. I have listened to this album about eight-nine times all the way through in the two days that I have owned it, and I have yet to grow tired.
If nothing else, go check out the songs 'Birds of Prey', 'Time for Bedlam', 'All I Got is You', and 'Johnny's Band'.
Some of their older songs to check out:
'Fireball'
'Fools'
'Bloodsucker'
'Mary Long'
'Child in Time'
The ENTIRE Machine Head album (perfect from start to finish) (or any individual song from it. Seriously, pick any one of them).
'Solitaire'
'Hell to Pay'
'Mistreated'
'The Shield'
'Lady Luck' (the last three feature different vocalists)
I was planning on doing an album a bit more removed from rock/metal, but when I discovered that Deep Purple had released new music a month ago and it was addictively good, I couldn't resist reviewing it. Now I need to fight the welcomed urge to collect all the Deep Purple albums that I do not yet have in my collection. XD
Please let me know what you thought about this album if you decided to give it a listen, and please give me any advice you may have on improving these reviews as well as any recommendations for albums!
Thank you for your time, and have a great day, you guys!
