Deepest Purple: The Very Best of Deep Purple
Deep Purple · 1980
63 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A powerful anthology of hard rock anthems, showcasing explosive riffs and haunting melodies that defined a generation.
Why this album works
This compilation album not only achieved commercial success by reaching high positions on various charts but also solidified Deep Purple's legacy as pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal. It has been influential for later generations of musicians and remains a staple in classic rock retrospectives.
- Career context
- Released in 1980, 'Deepest Purple: The Very Best of Deep Purple' came at a time when Deep Purple was transitioning through lineup changes and a shifting musical landscape. This compilation served as a retrospective, highlighting their most significant tracks from the earlier part of their career, especially after their initial breakup in 1976 and subsequent reunion.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rainbow· Freddie Mercury· The Guess Who
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Night 3:28
- 2 Speed King 5:04
- 3 Fireball 3:24
- 4 Strange Kind of Woman 3:52
- 5 Child in Time Standout 10:19
- 6 Woman From Tokyo 5:51
- 7 Highway Star Standout 6:07
- 8 Space Truckin’ 4:32
- 9 Burn 6:02
- 10 Stormbringer 4:06
- 11 Demon’s Eye 5:22
- 12 Smoke on the Water Standout 5:40
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