Come Hell or High Water cover

Come Hell or High Water

Deep Purple · 1994

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

A dynamic blend of hard rock energy and progressive intricacies, showcasing Deep Purple's legendary musicianship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing with varied intensity
  • late-night reflective listening sessions
  • cathartic moments of musical release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek short standalone singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Represents a strong period during the band's reunion, showcasing their ongoing relevance.
Themes
1990s rock revival· live performance energy
Career context
Released in 1994, 'Come Hell or High Water' captures Deep Purple during a strategic reunion phase, following their earlier 1984 comeback with 'Perfect Strangers.' This album is notable as it reflects their enduring legacy while navigating the changing landscape of rock music in the 90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
If this clicks, go next to
Purpendicular — Continues the dynamic rock sound with fresh ideas and strong musicianship.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin — Shares dynamic rock energy and progressive song structures with a live performance feel.
Counterparts by Rush — Combines intricate musicianship with hard rock energy, echoing themes of resilience and evolution.
Dehumanizer by Black Sabbath — Explores heavy themes with a mix of heavy metal sound and progressive elements.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Highway Star".

  • 1 Highway Star Start here 6:42
  • 2 Black Night 5:48
  • 3 A Twist in the Tale 4:23
  • 4 Perfect Strangers 6:51
  • 5 Anyone’s Daughter 3:52
  • 6 Child in Time 10:42
  • 7 Anya 12:06
  • 8 Lazy 4:17
  • 9 Space Truckin’ 2:26
  • 10 Woman From Tokyo 1:56
  • 11 Speed King 7:32
  • 12 Smoke on the Water 10:09

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