Listen, Learn, Read On
Deep Purple · 2002
449 min · 74 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A sprawling compilation that showcases Deep Purple's eclectic rock evolution through powerful riffs and intricate melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- long-form explorations for patience
- nostalgic riffs and melodies
- headphone detail hunting required
- eclectic mix for adventurous listeners
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A comprehensive compilation that highlights the band's evolution but isn't a primary entry point.
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'Listen, Learn, Read On' marks a retrospective phase for Deep Purple, highlighting their influential journey from the late 1960s onwards. At this point, the band was celebrating over three decades of music, having experienced multiple lineup changes and shifts in musical style during their career. The album serves as a testament to their legacy amidst the resurgence of classic rock appreciation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
- If this clicks, go next to
- Purple Hits — This compilation offers a curated selection that echoes the eclectic styles in your recent listen.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin — Similar blend of hard rock and progressive elements, featuring dynamic shifts and intricate musicianship.Master of Reality by Black Sabbath — Shares heavy riffs and thematic exploration of darkness and introspection, pivotal in hard rock evolution.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Keep a Knockin’".
Disc 1
- 1 Keep a Knockin’ Start here 2:37
- 2 You’ll Never Stop Me Loving You 3:31
- 3 Only Time Will Tell 2:14
- 4 Send for That Girl 2:46
- 5 Porcupine Juice 3:16
- 6 I Can See Through You 3:26
- 7 Mr. Universe 4:20
- 8 Medusa 5:42
- 9 Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? 3:19
- 10 See My People Come Together 6:09
- 11 Hush 4:16
- 12 Help 6:03
- 13 Shield 6:03
- 14 Listen, Learn, Read On 4:03
- 15 Kentucky Woman 4:43
- 16 Playground (remixed instrumental outtake) 4:33
- 17 Emmaretta 3:00
- 18 The Bird Has Flown 2:52
Disc 2
- 1 Why Didn’t Rosemary? 5:04
- 2 Hallelujah 3:42
- 3 Ricochet 3:07
- 4 The Bird Has Flown 3:05
- 5 Hush 4:20
- 6 Concerto Third Movement Reprise 5:37
- 7 Wring That Neck 20:46
- 8 Jam Stew 3:56
- 9 Speed King 3:26
- 10 Cry Free 3:11
- 11 Hard Lovin’ Man 4:14
- 12 Bloodsucker 3:18
- 13 Living Wreck 2:58
- 14 Studio chat / Jam 0:41
- 15 Flight of the Rat 7:54
Disc 3
- 1 Mandrake Root 30:05
- 2 Grabsplatter 4:34
- 3 Child in Time 10:50
- 4 Jon Lord Interview 1:37
- 5 Black Night 3:29
- 6 Into the Fire 3:49
- 7 Fools 5:22
- 8 Fireball 3:25
- 9 No One Came 6:26
- 10 Demon’s Eye 6:09
Disc 4
- 1 No No No 7:19
- 2 Highway Star 6:04
- 3 Smoke on the Water 5:52
- 4 Never Before 4:03
- 5 When a Blind Man Cries 3:30
- 6 Strange Kind of Woman 8:46
- 7 Lazy 11:15
- 8 Black Night 5:50
- 9 Woman From Tokyo 6:24
- 10 Smooth Dancer 4:11
- 11 Mary Long 4:28
- 12 Burn 6:01
- 13 Might Just Take Your Life 4:37
Disc 5
- 1 Sail Away 5:50
- 2 Coronarias Redig 4:54
- 3 You Fool No One 18:59
- 4 Mistreated 12:03
- 5 Space Truckin’ 29:53
Disc 6
- 1 Stormbringer 4:07
- 2 Soldier of Fortune 3:16
- 3 Hold On 5:12
- 4 Highball Shooter 4:31
- 5 The Gypsy 5:45
- 6 Drifter 4:01
- 7 Dance to the Rock and Roll 11:01
- 8 This Time Around / Owed to “G” 6:08
- 9 Love Child 3:05
- 10 Wild Dogs 5:56
- 11 Lady Luck 3:25
- 12 Gettin’ Tighter 13:20
- 13 You Keep On Moving 5:18
What to play next
This album is considered a Deep Cut in Deep Purple's catalog. A comprehensive compilation that highlights the band's evolution but isn't a primary entry point.
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