Live at Montreux 2006 cover

Released 19 years ago this June

Live at Montreux 2006

Deep Purple · 2007

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

A dynamic live performance blending hard rock energy with progressive flourishes and blues-infused melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live energy throughout
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • extended solos for deep immersion
  • cathartic crowd participation moments
  • nostalgic anthems for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer studio polish over rawness
  • seek short, radio-friendly tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Revitalizes Deep Purple's legacy with classic and newer material in a strong live performance.
Themes
Montreux music festival· live rock energy
Career context
By the time of 'Live at Montreux 2006', Deep Purple was revitalizing their legacy with a lineup that included longtime members Ian Gillan and Roger Glover. This album came during a period of renewed creative output following the band's reunion in the late '90s, showcasing their ability to captivate audiences decades after their initial rise to fame.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
If this clicks, go next to
Live at Montreux 2011 — Continues the live energy with a more recent performance, showcasing evolving sound.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
How the West Was Won by Led Zeppelin — Captures raw live energy and blues-infused rock, showcasing dynamic performances and progressive elements.
Live in Germany 1976 by Rainbow — Features powerful live renditions with a blend of hard rock and progressive flourishes similar to Deep Purple's style.
Unleashed in the East by Judas Priest — Combines high-energy live performance with heavy metal elements, echoing the same festival vibe.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Pictures of Home".

  • 1 Pictures of Home Start here 3:57
  • 2 Things I Never Said 5:44
  • 3 Strange Kind of Woman 5:05
  • 4 Rapture of the Deep 5:16
  • 5 Wrong Man 4:25
  • 6 Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye 4:13
  • 7 When a Blind Man Cries 3:33
  • 8 Lazy 7:34
  • 9 Keyboard Solo 4:58
  • 10 Space Truckin' 4:54
  • 11 Highway Star 8:42
  • 12 Smoke on the Water 9:11

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata