Inglewood – Live in California
50 min · 7 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A raw and energetic display of classic rock prowess, blending heavy riffs with extended improvisational sections.
Why this album works
- Best for
- extended improvisations that captivate raw energy of live performance steady pacing for focused listening
- Context
- Released in 1971, 'Inglewood – Live in California' captures Deep Purple at a pivotal moment post their breakthrough album 'Deep Purple in Rock'. This live recording showcases the band's explosive energy and instrumental dexterity just before they transitioned into more complex arrangements with their subsequent works. The album exemplifies the height of their early sound, solidifying their reputation as one of the leading bands in hard rock.
- If you like
- hard rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Inglewood – Live in California is an album by Deep Purple. A raw and energetic display of classic rock prowess, blending heavy riffs with extended improvisational sections. This album is significant not only for its representation of Deep Purple's live performance intensity but also for its impact on the live album format in rock music. It has been praised for capturing the band’s improvisational spirit, influencing many future live recordings and setting a standard for energy and musicianship that would be aspired to by countless rock acts. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Inglewood – Live in California sound like?
A raw and energetic display of classic rock prowess, blending heavy riffs with extended improvisational sections. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes Inglewood – Live in California by Deep Purple notable?
This album is significant not only for its representation of Deep Purple's live performance intensity but also for its impact on the live album format in rock music. It has been praised for capturing the band’s improvisational spirit, influencing many future live recordings and setting a standard for energy and musicianship that would be aspired to by countless rock acts. Released in 1971, 'Inglewood – Live in California' captures Deep Purple at a pivotal moment post their breakthrough album 'Deep Purple in Rock'. This live recording showcases the band's explosive energy and instrumental dexterity just before they transitioned into more complex arrangements with their subsequent works. The album exemplifies the height of their early sound, solidifying their reputation as one of the leading bands in hard rock.
Who is Inglewood – Live in California for?
Inglewood – Live in California works well if you're into extended improvisations that captivate, raw energy of live performance and steady pacing for focused listening.
How many songs are on Inglewood – Live in California?
Inglewood – Live in California has 7 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hush Standout 4:44
- 2 Kentucky Woman 5:02
- 3 Mandrake Root Standout 10:11
- 4 Help 6:20
- 5 Wring That Neck 6:41
- 6 River Deep, Mountain High Standout 9:44
- 7 Hey Joe 7:57
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
50 min 43 sec
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