Now What?!
Deep Purple · 2013
95 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A fusion of classic hard rock and progressive elements, showcasing Deep Purple's enduring musical prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with peaks
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- cathartic moments of intensity
- conversational interludes for reflection
- for late-night listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in contemporary rock for the band.
- Themes
- musical legacy· theatrical storytelling· modern rock resilience
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'Now What?!' is Deep Purple's 19th studio album and marks their first release since the passing of founding member Jon Lord. The band, still led by Ian Gillan and Roger Glover, sought to modernize their sound while honoring their legacy, demonstrating resilience in a changing music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
- If this clicks, go next to
- Infinite — Continues the blend of hard rock and progressive elements with fresh ideas.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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13 by Black Sabbath — Shares a legacy of hard rock with modern production, combining elements and themes of resilience.Clockwork Angels by Rush — Explores theatrical storytelling in a progressive rock context, with a polished sound that honors their history.Redeemer of Souls by Judas Priest — Merges traditional heavy metal roots with contemporary songwriting, reflecting on legacy and musical evolution.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "A Simple Song".
Disc 1
- 1 A Simple Song Start here 4:39
- 2 Weirdistan 4:14
- 3 Out of Hand 6:10
- 4 Hell to Pay 5:11
- 5 Bodyline 4:26
- 6 Above and Beyond 5:30
- 7 Blood From a Stone 5:18
- 8 Uncommon Man 7:00
- 9 Après vous 5:26
- 10 All the Time in the World 4:21
- 11 Vincent Price 4:46
- 12 It’ll Be Me 3:03
Disc 2
- 1 In Conversation 20:00
- 2 All the Time in the World (alternative radio mix) 3:47
- 3 Perfect Strangers (live) 6:42
- 4 Rapture of the Deep (live) 5:16
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Deep Purple's catalog. Shows continued vitality and relevance in contemporary rock for the band.
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