"Nobody's Perfect" is a live double LP album by the British rock band Deep Purple, released in 1988. This album captures the band's electrifying live performances and showcases their enduring musical prowess. Featuring classic tracks, it stands as a testament to Deep Purple's status as rock legends and serves as a must-have for fans of their iconic sound.
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Album Description & Collector Notes: Deep Purple is a legendary hard rock band that has been active since the late 1960s. One of their most iconic albums is "Nobody's Perfect," a live double LP recorded during their 1987 tour. The album was released in 1988 and received critical acclaim for its energetic performances and excellent sound quality. Deep Purple's history is marked by numerous lineup changes and musical shifts. The band had achieved great success in the early 1970s with their classic lineup, featuring Ian Gillan on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. However, by the mid-1970s, internal tensions and creative differences had led to the departure of Gillan and Glover. The band continued with new members, but their popularity waned. In the 1980s, Deep Purple made a comeback with a new lineup featuring Ian Gillan, who had rejoined the band, along with guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, bassist Roger Glover, keyboardist Jon Lord, and drummer Ian Paice. This lineup released several successful albums and toured extensively. In 1987, they embarked on a world tour to promote their latest album, "The House of Blue Light." The tour included a stop at the Birmingham NEC arena in the UK, where they recorded the performances that would become "Nobody's Perfect." "Nobody's Perfect" was released in 1988 on the Polydor label. The album consists of 13 tracks spread over two LPs. The songs include classic Deep Purple hits like "Smoke on the Water," "Highway Star," and "Child in Time,". The album captures the raw energy and virtuosity of Deep Purple's live performances, and the band sounds tight and well-rehearsed throughout. Ritchie Blackmore's guitar work is a particular highlight of the album, as he delivers blistering solos and intricate riffs on tracks like "Strange Kind of Woman" and "Lazy." His playing is complemented by the dynamic rhythm section of Glover and Paice, as well as the intricate keyboard work of Jon Lord. Ian Gillan's vocals are also in top form, as he effortlessly hits high notes on "Child in Time" and adds a playful energy to tracks like "Knocking at Your Back Door." This album was recorded on their The House of Blue Light tour during 1987/8 |
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Music Genre: English Hard Rock, Prog Rock, Heavy Metal |
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Album Packaging : Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design. This album includes the original custom inner sleeves with album details, |
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Album Production Information: Produced by Roger Glover and Deep Purple
Bruce Payne - Management Hipgnosis was an English art group founded in 1968 by Storm Thorgerson, Aubrey Powell, and Peter Christopherson. The group was known for their innovative and creative album covers, which became iconic in the music industry. Hipgnosis worked with some of the most influential musicians of their time, including Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Yes. The group's name, "Hipgnosis," was a play on the words "hypnosis" and "hip." They believed that their art had the power to hypnotize people and transport them to another world, which was reflected in their album covers. The group's style was surreal and often incorporated elements of fantasy, science fiction, and the occult. Their designs were highly detailed and often required extensive planning and preparation. One of the group's most famous album covers was for Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon." The cover featured a prism refracting light into a rainbow, which became one of the most recognizable images in rock history. The design was so successful that it became synonymous with the band and their music. Another iconic design was for Led Zeppelin's "Houses of the Holy," which featured a group of naked children climbing on a rock formation. The image was highly controversial but helped to solidify the band's rebellious image. Hipgnosis also worked with a number of other influential musicians, including Peter Gabriel, Black Sabbath, and Genesis. They designed the cover for Peter Gabriel's first solo album, which featured a photograph of Gabriel wearing a mask with only his eyes visible. The image became another iconic design and was later referenced in Gabriel's music video for "Sledgehammer." The group's success continued into the 1980s, with designs for bands such as Scorpions and Styx. However, the rise of digital technology and the decline of album sales led to the group's decline. Hipgnosis disbanded in 1983, but their legacy lives on in the countless album covers they created. Hipgnosis was not just an art group, but a collective of artists who had a significant impact on the music industry. Their innovative designs helped to define the visual style of rock music in the 1970s and 1980s. Their work was not just a complement to the music, but an essential part of the overall experience. They created a world that fans could enter into and lose themselves in, just like the music they were listening to. Here is a web-page with a gallery of album covers created by Hipgnosis |
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Record Label & Catalognr: Polydor 835 898 (835898) |
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Media Format: 12" Double Vinyl LP Gramophone RecordAlbum weight: 360 gram |
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Year & Country: 1988 Made in West-Germany |
Band Members and Musicians on: Deep Purple Nobody's Perfect |
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Complete Track Listing of: Deep Purple Nobody's Perfect |
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The Song/tracks on "Deep Purple Nobody's Perfect " are
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Album cover photos of : Deep Purple Nobody's Perfect |
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