What does Smoke on the Water: The Best Of sound like?

A powerful compilation showcasing Deep Purple's heavy riffs and dynamic solos that defined hard rock. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock. Start with "Hush".

Is Smoke on the Water: The Best Of a good place to start with Deep Purple?

Yes, Smoke on the Water: The Best Of is recommended as a starting point for new Deep Purple listeners. A powerful compilation showcasing Deep Purple's heavy riffs and dynamic solos that defined hard rock. Released in 1994, 'Smoke on the Water: The Best Of' marks a retrospective of Deep Purple's influential career, following their active years in the 1970s when they became pioneers of hard rock. This compilation arrives after the band's reunion in the late 1980s, capturing the essence of their classic lineup and highlighting their most significant hits.

Who is Smoke on the Water: The Best Of for?

Smoke on the Water: The Best Of works well if you're into dynamic mix of energy levels, heavy riffs for driving moments and nostalgic anthems for gatherings.

How many songs are on Smoke on the Water: The Best Of?

Smoke on the Water: The Best Of has 18 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.

Smoke on the Water: The Best Of

Deep Purple · 1994

77 min · 18 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock

A powerful compilation showcasing Deep Purple's heavy riffs and dynamic solos that defined hard rock.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic mix of energy levels
heavy riffs for driving moments
nostalgic anthems for gatherings
wave-like pacing for engagement

Maybe skip if you want

seeking quiet, introspective moments
prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Starting Point — A compilation that introduces new listeners to Deep Purple's iconic sound and legacy.
Themes: casino fire story· 1970s hard rock legacy· progressive rock intensity
Career context: Released in 1994, 'Smoke on the Water: The Best Of' marks a retrospective of Deep Purple's influential career, following their active years in the 1970s when they became pioneers of hard rock. This compilation arrives after the band's reunion in the late 1980s, capturing the essence of their classic lineup and highlighting their most significant hits.
Stylistic neighbors: Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
If this clicks, go next to: Deep Purple In Rock — This album features powerful riffs and energy that align with the compilation's highlights.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Paranoid by Black Sabbath — Both albums feature powerful guitar work and thematic darkness, embodying the roots of heavy metal.

Lights Out by UFO — Resonates with Deep Purple's hard rock intensity and melodic solos, reflecting the same era's energy.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Hush".

1 Hush Start here 4:23
2 Kentucky Woman (single edit) 4:03
3 The Bird Has Flown (single version) 2:51
4 Hallelujah 3:42
5 Black Night 3:25
6 Child in Time 10:17
7 Speed King (Dutch single version: alternate take) 4:23
8 Strange Kind of Woman (single edit) 3:46
9 Fireball 3:21
10 Smoke on the Water (US single edit) 3:46
11 Highway Star 6:06
12 Never Before (single edit) 3:29
13 Space Truckin’ 4:31
14 Woman from Tokyo (single edit) 2:40
15 Might Just Take Your Life (single edit) 3:33
16 Burn (single edit) 4:31
17 Stormbringer 4:05
18 You Keep on Moving (single edit) 4:26

What to play next

This album is considered a Starting Point in Deep Purple's catalog. A compilation that introduces new listeners to Deep Purple's iconic sound and legacy.

Listen next

Deep Purple In Rock

1970

This album features powerful riffs and energy that align with the compilation's highlights.

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Come Hell or High Water

1994

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