Live at Montreux 2011
109 min · 19 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A high-octane blend of classic rock energy and virtuosic musicianship, capturing Deep Purple's legendary live prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-octane live energy
- dynamic performance flow
- cathartic sing-along moments
- wave-like pacing variations
- nostalgic classics reimagined live
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer studio polish
- dislike extended jam sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Documents a strong live performance, showcasing the band's enduring appeal in their later years.
- Themes
- Montreux festival legacy· adrenaline-fueled performances· nostalgic rock anthems
- Career context
- Released during Deep Purple's resurgence in the early 2010s, 'Live at Montreux 2011' showcases the band's enduring appeal after decades in the industry. This album follows their 2003 studio effort 'Bananas' and highlights their ability to captivate audiences with both new material and timeless classics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
- If this clicks, go next to
- Around the World Live — Continues the live energy with diverse performances from different locations.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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How the West Was Won by Led Zeppelin — Captures the high-octane energy of live performances with virtuosic musicianship and rock anthems.Exit... Stage Left by Rush — Features dynamic live renditions of complex rock compositions, highlighting musicianship and nostalgia.Live Evil by Black Sabbath — Showcases powerful live energy and a blend of heavy riffs with an performance legacy.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Highway Star".
Disc 1
- 1 Deep Purple Overture 1:40
- 2 Highway Star Start here 6:54
- 3 Hard Lovin’ Man 6:08
- 4 Maybe I’m a Leo 4:30
- 5 Strange Kind of Woman 6:19
- 6 Rapture of the Deep 5:44
- 7 Woman From Tokyo 6:19
- 8 Contact Lost 4:28
- 9 When a Blind Man Cries 3:50
- 10 The Well Dressed Guitar 2:43
Disc 2
- 1 Knocking at Your Back Door 6:07
- 2 Lazy 8:45
- 3 No One Came 5:40
- 4 Don Airey Solo 5:45
- 5 Perfect Strangers 6:05
- 6 Space Truckin’ 4:55
- 7 Smoke on the Water 8:32
- 8 Hush 8:18
- 9 Black Night 7:09
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Deep Purple's catalog. Documents a strong live performance, showcasing the band's enduring appeal in their later years.
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