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This album "Deepest Purple The Very Best of " is a compilation album by the British hard rock band Deep Purple, released in 1980. It features the original hits of Deep Purple before their 1984 reunion. Aided by a TV advertising campaign it would become Purple's third UK #1 album.
1980. The year the original Deep Purple lineup was gasping its last breath, a sputtering engine held together by duct tape and sheer bloody-mindedness. In a desperate bid to squeeze every last drop of cash before the inevitable implosion, the suits at Warner Bros. cobbled together "Deepest Purple", a compilation of the band's greatest hits. It's a bruised and battered testament to a band that was once a monolith of hard rock, now teetering on the edge of oblivion.
This isn't some glossy, sanitized greatest hits package. It's raw, unvarnished, and as jagged as the band's fractured relationships. The tracks here are a time capsule, a journey through the band's tumultuous history. From the proto-metal thunder of "Highway Star" to the psychedelic haze of "Space Truckin'", the blues-infused swagger of "Smoke on the Water", and the sinister, organ-driven groove of "Child in Time", it's a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of Deep Purple's career.
Let's not forget the historical context here. This was a band born in the late 60s, a time of social upheaval and musical exploration. They were pioneers, blending elements of hard rock, blues, and classical music into a sound that was both bombastic and sophisticated. They were the architects of a new genre, paving the way for countless bands that would follow in their wake.
But by 1980, the cracks were starting to show. The band's internal conflicts were legendary, fueled by egos, drugs, and creative differences. The music was still powerful, but the magic was fading. "Deepest Purple" captures this sense of impending doom, a band clinging to its past glories as it hurtles towards an uncertain future.
The production team, led by Martin Birch, did their best with what they had. The sound is raw and punchy, but it lacks the polish of the band's earlier albums. The recording studios varied, reflecting the band's nomadic existence. The album was recorded in bits and pieces, in between tours and personal battles.
In the end, "Deepest Purple" is a fascinating document of a band in decline. It's not a perfect album, but it's a raw and honest portrayal of a band at a crossroads. It's a reminder that even the greatest bands are not immune to the ravages of time and internal conflict.
Music Genre: British Hard Rock |
Album Production Information: Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Nick Webb at EMI Abbey Road Studios,
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Record Label & Catalognr: HARVEST 2C 068-63.928 |
Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country: 1980 Made in France |
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