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Live in Concert 1972/73

Deep Purple · 2005

13 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock

A raw, electrifying showcase of early 70s rock energy, blending improvisation with masterful musicianship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw energy of live performance
  • dynamic improvisation throughout tracks
  • wave-like emotional highs and lows
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • nostalgic vibes of 70s

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Revives interest in classic rock, showcasing early career performances.
Themes
1970s rock energy· live improvisation· heavy metal anthems
Career context
Released in 2005, 'Live in Concert 1972/73' captures Deep Purple at a pivotal moment during their early career, showcasing performances from the band's classic lineup. This live album comes after their commercial peak with 'Machine Head' and reflects the band's dynamic stage presence during their ascent to hard rock legends.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
If this clicks, go next to
Made in Japan — It captures a similar raw energy and showcases the band's improvisational prowess.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
How the West Was Won by Led Zeppelin — Captures raw energy and improvisation in live performances, echoing 70s rock spirit.
Live at Last by Black Sabbath — Shares heavy riffs and a powerful live atmosphere, embodying early heavy metal's intensity.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Highway Star".

  • 1 Highway Star Start here
  • 2 Strange Kind of Woman
  • 3 Child in Time
  • 4 The Mule
  • 5 Lazy
  • 6 Space Truckin’
  • 7 Fireball
  • 8 Lucille
  • 9 Black Night
  • 10 Strange Kind of Woman
  • 11 Smoke on the Water
  • 12 Space Truckin’
  • 13 Burn

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