30: Very Best of
Deep Purple · 1998
77 min · 18 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A powerful compilation of rock anthems showcasing Deep Purple's dynamic range and iconic musicianship.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic mix of energy levels
- nostalgic anthems for gatherings
- powerful moments of catharsis
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- celebratory sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- preference for mellow tunes
- seeking minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A comprehensive compilation that introduces new listeners to Deep Purple's iconic tracks.
- Themes
- 1970s hard rock ethos· smoke-filled venues
- Career context
- Released in 1998, '30: Very Best of' marks a retrospective collection as Deep Purple celebrated their 30th anniversary. This album came after their commercial resurgence in the late '80s with 'Perfect Strangers', solidifying their legacy and introducing their classic tracks to a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
- If this clicks, go next to
- Smoke on the Water — This album features iconic tracks that resonate with the energy of the compilation.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin — Shares the same powerful riffs and dynamic shifts, embodying the 70s hard rock ethos.Paranoid by Black Sabbath — Features heavy guitar work and dark themes, resonating with rock's intense atmosphere.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Hush (30th Anniversary Remaster)".
- 1 Hush (30th Anniversary Remaster) Start here 4:28
- 2 Black Night (single version Remaster) 3:29
- 3 Speed King (single version) 4:27
- 4 Child in Time (single edit) 4:15
- 5 Strange Kind of Woman (single version) 3:53
- 6 Fireball 3:26
- 7 Demon’s Eye 5:22
- 8 Smoke on the Water (25th Anniversary Remaster) 5:43
- 9 Highway Star (’97 remix) 6:32
- 10 When a Blind Man Cries (’97 remix) 3:31
- 11 Never Before (single edit) 3:30
- 12 Woman From Tokyo (single edit) 2:47
- 13 Burn (single edit) 4:33
- 14 Stormbringer 4:07
- 15 You Keep on Moving (single edit) 4:30
- 16 Perfect Strangers (single version) 4:16
- 17 Ted the Mechanic 4:19
- 18 Any Fule Kno That 4:27
What to play next
This album is considered a Starting Point in Deep Purple's catalog. A comprehensive compilation that introduces new listeners to Deep Purple's iconic tracks.
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