Is The Purple Album a good place to start with Whitesnake?

Yes, The Purple Album is recommended as a starting point for new Whitesnake listeners. A celebration of classic rock anthems reimagined with Whitesnake's signature bluesy flair and powerhouse vocals. Released in 2015, The Purple Album marks Whitesnake's return to the studio after a five-year hiatus following Forevermore. This project seeks to honor the band's roots, revisiting tracks originally from Deep Purple, where David Coverdale first gained prominence as a vocalist. It showcases Whitesnake’s evolution while maintaining a connection to their foundational influences.

Who is The Purple Album for?

The Purple Album works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied intensity, wave-like pacing with emotional peaks and cathartic moments of bluesy intensity.

How many songs are on The Purple Album?

The Purple Album has 21 tracks, running approximately 129 minutes.

The Purple Album

Whitesnake · 2015

129 min · 21 tracks · hard rock

A celebration of classic rock anthems reimagined with Whitesnake's signature bluesy flair and powerhouse vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Burn Start here — This iconic opener showcases powerful vocals and electric guitar work, establishing the album's high-energy vibe while paying homage to its original roots.
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Mistreated — A soulful reinterpretation that highlights Coverdale's emotive delivery, it serves as a standout example of how the band can breathe new life into classic material.
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Stormbringer — This track embodies the album's spirit by blending heavy riffs with melodic elements, representing both Whitesnake's sound and their tribute to Deep Purple's legacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with varied intensity
wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
cathartic moments of bluesy intensity
for long reflective sessions
engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you

prefer quick, standalone tracks
seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid tribute album that revisits classic tracks, appealing mainly to dedicated fans.
Themes: Deep Purple legacy· blues-infused anthems
Career context: Released in 2015, The Purple Album marks Whitesnake's return to the studio after a five-year hiatus following Forevermore. This project seeks to honor the band's roots, revisiting tracks originally from Deep Purple, where David Coverdale first gained prominence as a vocalist. It showcases Whitesnake’s evolution while maintaining a connection to their foundational influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Def Leppard· Dokken· Scorpions