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
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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
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Deep Purple's catalog. Revitalizes Deep Purple's legacy with classic and newer material in a strong live performance.
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