Smoke on the Water
Deep Purple · 1998
51 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A dynamic blend of classic rock anthems and live performances, showcasing Deep Purple's electrifying energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Knocking at Your Back Door Start here — This opening track showcases the band's signature blend of hard rock and progressive elements, featuring intricate guitar riffs and powerful vocals that set the tone for the album.
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Hush — Originally a hit from their early years, this track exemplifies Deep Purple's ability to fuse catchy melodies with hard-hitting instrumentation, making it a timeless classic.
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Smoke on the Water (live version) — The live version captures the band's iconic sound and energy, making it a definitive performance of one of rock’s most recognizable songs.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- live performances with high energy
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- nostalgic anthems for sing-alongs
- steady progression through tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike extended live performances
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation highlighting live renditions, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Smoke on the Water' is a compilation album that highlights Deep Purple's enduring legacy after decades in the music industry. This album comes during a period of nostalgia for classic rock, as the band continued to tour and perform despite lineup changes. The inclusion of live tracks emphasizes their reputation as a formidable live act.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
Tracklist
- 1 Knocking at Your Back Door Start here 7:03
- 2 Nobody’s Home 4:00
- 3 Hush 3:32
- 4 Smoke on the Water (live version) 7:25
- 5 Woman From Tokyo (live version) 4:02
- 6 Wasted Sunsets 4:01
- 7 Gypsy’s Kiss 5:16
- 8 Strangeways 5:57
- 9 Mitzi Dupree 5:06
- 10 Dead or Alive 4:43
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Shares the same epic rock anthems with dynamic shifts and a sense of nostalgia.
A Night at the Opera
Queen
Combines theatrical elements and powerful live performances, echoing the grandeur of rock.
Moving Pictures
Rush
Features intricate musicianship and progressive rock themes, resonating with Deep Purple's legacy.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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