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Bananas

Deep Purple · 2003

51 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock

Hard-hitting riffs and dynamic vocals encapsulate a blend of classic rock energy with modern sensibilities.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experience

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Significant return after eight years, showcasing continued vitality in their sound.
Themes
rock revival spirit· post-lineup change energy· reflective sunlit moments
Career context
Released on September 9, 2003, 'Bananas' is Deep Purple's first studio album in eight years, following the band's lineup changes and the departure of keyboardist Jon Lord. This album marked a significant return for the band, showcasing their ability to evolve while still retaining their classic sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
If this clicks, go next to
Rapture of the Deep — Continues the modern rock energy and showcases evolved songwriting from the same era.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath — Shares a hard-hitting riff-driven approach with reflective lyrics post-lineup change.
Angel of Retribution by Judas Priest — Both albums capture a rock revival spirit with dynamic vocals and powerful instrumentation.
Rising by Rainbow — Combines rock energy with progressive elements and anthemic melodies reminiscent of Deep Purple's style.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "House of Pain".

  • 1 House of Pain Start here 3:34
  • 2 Sun Goes Down 4:10
  • 3 Haunted 4:22
  • 4 Razzle Dazzle 3:28
  • 5 Silver Tongue 4:04
  • 6 Walk On 7:03
  • 7 Picture of Innocence 5:11
  • 8 I Got Your Number 6:01
  • 9 Never a Word 3:46
  • 10 Bananas 4:50
  • 11 Doing It Tonight 3:29
  • 12 Contact Lost 1:29

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Deep Purple's catalog. Significant return after eight years, showcasing continued vitality in their sound.

Rapture of the Deep
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Rapture of the Deep

2005

Continues the modern rock energy and showcases evolved songwriting from the same era.
Abandon
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Abandon

1998

Sets up the sound with a heavier edge that transitions into the dynamic style of Bananas.
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