The Purple Album
Whitesnake · 2015
129 min · 21 tracks · hard rock · blues rock
A reimagining of classic rock anthems infused with Whitesnake's signature bluesy intensity and rich melodic textures.
Why this album works
The Purple Album is notable for its reinterpretation of songs originally performed by Deep Purple, where David Coverdale first gained fame. The album received mixed reviews but was praised for its nostalgic nods to classic rock, leading it to debut at number 20 on the UK Albums Chart, highlighting its commercial appeal among longtime fans.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied intensity wave-like pacing with emotional peaks cathartic moments of bluesy intensity
- Context
- Released in 2015, The Purple Album marks Whitesnake's return to the studio after a period of lineup changes, following the departure of several key members. It serves as a tribute to Deep Purple, showcasing the band's roots while also reflecting their ongoing evolution in sound and style. This album came after their 2011 effort, Forevermore, and demonstrated a renewed commitment to classic rock influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Guess Who· Eric Burdon· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Burn Standout 6:56
- 2 You Fool No One (interpolating “Itchy Fingers”) 6:23
- 3 Love Child 4:13
- 4 Sail Away (featuring “Elegy for Jon”) 4:54
- 5 The Gypsy 5:30
- 6 Lady Double Dealer 3:55
- 7 Mistreated Standout 7:37
- 8 Holy Man 4:41
- 9 Might Just Take Your Life 4:15
- 10 You Keep On Moving 5:06
- 11 Soldier of Fortune 3:19
- 12 Lay Down Stay Down 3:51
- 13 Stormbringer 5:17
- 14 Lady Luck 3:02
- 15 Comin’ Home 4:16
Disc 2
- 1 Lady Double Dealer 3:58
- 2 Sail Away Standout 4:54
- 3 Stormbringer 5:20
- 4 Soldier of Fortune 3:22
- 5 The Purple Album “Behind the Scenes” 29:12
- 6 The Purple Album EPK 9:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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