Smoke On the Water & Other Hits
Deep Purple · 2001
52 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A thunderous collection of classic rock anthems infused with powerful riffs and dynamic vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys thunderous anthems for driving powerful riffs for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Smoke On the Water & Other Hits' came during Deep Purple's resurgence as they celebrated decades of hard rock influence. This compilation followed their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, solidifying their legacy and introducing their music to a new generation of fans.
- If you like
- hard rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Smoke On the Water & Other Hits is an album by Deep Purple, released in 2001. A thunderous collection of classic rock anthems infused with powerful riffs and dynamic vocals. 'Smoke On the Water & Other Hits' showcases some of Deep Purple's most influential tracks, contributing to their status as pioneers of hard rock. The album includes the iconic title track, which has been covered and referenced across various media, highlighting the band's lasting impact on rock music culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Smoke On the Water & Other Hits sound like?
A thunderous collection of classic rock anthems infused with powerful riffs and dynamic vocals. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes Smoke On the Water & Other Hits by Deep Purple notable?
'Smoke On the Water & Other Hits' showcases some of Deep Purple's most influential tracks, contributing to their status as pioneers of hard rock. The album includes the iconic title track, which has been covered and referenced across various media, highlighting the band's lasting impact on rock music culture. Released in 2001, 'Smoke On the Water & Other Hits' came during Deep Purple's resurgence as they celebrated decades of hard rock influence. This compilation followed their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, solidifying their legacy and introducing their music to a new generation of fans.
Who is Smoke On the Water & Other Hits for?
Smoke On the Water & Other Hits works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, thunderous anthems for driving and powerful riffs for sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Smoke On the Water & Other Hits?
Smoke On the Water & Other Hits has 10 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Smoke on the Water Standout 5:41
- 2 Woman From Tokyo 5:49
- 3 Burn 6:03
- 4 Child in Time Standout 10:20
- 5 Fireball 3:22
- 6 Stormbringer 4:07
- 7 Never Before 4:00
- 8 Gettin’ Tighter 3:36
- 9 Black Night 3:27
- 10 Highway Star Standout 6:06
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
52 min 34 sec
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