Slaves and Masters
Deep Purple · 1990
46 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
Melodic hard rock imbued with a sense of nostalgia, blending soaring vocals and rich instrumentation throughout.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments melodic anthems for road trips nostalgic vibes with rich instrumentation
- Context
- Released on October 1, 1990, 'Slaves and Masters' was Deep Purple's first album since the return of singer Joe Lynn Turner. Following the departure of Ian Gillan, this album marked a new phase for the band as they navigated through changing musical landscapes while attempting to recapture their classic sound.
- If you like
- hard rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Slaves and Masters is an album by Deep Purple, released in 1990. Melodic hard rock imbued with a sense of nostalgia, blending soaring vocals and rich instrumentation throughout. 'Slaves and Masters' peaked at No. 87 on the Billboard 200, showcasing a modest commercial performance in a competitive era for rock music. The album demonstrated Deep Purple's resilience and adaptability during a time when many classic rock bands were struggling to stay relevant. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Slaves and Masters sound like?
Melodic hard rock imbued with a sense of nostalgia, blending soaring vocals and rich instrumentation throughout. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes Slaves and Masters by Deep Purple notable?
'Slaves and Masters' peaked at No. 87 on the Billboard 200, showcasing a modest commercial performance in a competitive era for rock music. The album demonstrated Deep Purple's resilience and adaptability during a time when many classic rock bands were struggling to stay relevant. Released on October 1, 1990, 'Slaves and Masters' was Deep Purple's first album since the return of singer Joe Lynn Turner. Following the departure of Ian Gillan, this album marked a new phase for the band as they navigated through changing musical landscapes while attempting to recapture their classic sound.
Who is Slaves and Masters for?
Slaves and Masters works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, melodic anthems for road trips and nostalgic vibes with rich instrumentation.
How many songs are on Slaves and Masters?
Slaves and Masters has 9 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 King of Dreams Standout 5:28
- 2 The Cut Runs Deep Standout 5:42
- 3 Fire in the Basement 4:43
- 4 Truth Hurts 5:14
- 5 Breakfast in Bed 5:17
- 6 Love Conquers All Standout 3:47
- 7 Fortuneteller 5:48
- 8 Too Much Is Not Enough 4:17
- 9 Wicked Ways 6:34
Release Date
October 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
46 min 54 sec
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