This Time Around: Live in Tokyo
Deep Purple · 2001
125 min · 17 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A high-energy live performance blending classic rock anthems with psychedelic flair and virtuoso musicianship.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy extended instrumental showcases wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- When 'This Time Around: Live in Tokyo' was released in 2001, Deep Purple was experiencing a resurgence after reuniting in the late 1990s. This album followed their 1996 studio album 'Purpendicular' and showcased the band's dynamic live presence, featuring guitarist Steve Morse who had joined the lineup in 1994.
- If you like
- hard rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
This Time Around: Live in Tokyo is an album by Deep Purple, released in 2001. A high-energy live performance blending classic rock anthems with psychedelic flair and virtuoso musicianship. This live album is significant for its documentation of Deep Purple's enduring legacy as a live act, capturing the band at a time when they were revitalizing their career. The inclusion of fan-favorite tracks like 'Smoke on the Water' and 'Highway Star' solidified its position within their extensive catalog, demonstrating their ability to engage audiences even decades after their heyday. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does This Time Around: Live in Tokyo sound like?
A high-energy live performance blending classic rock anthems with psychedelic flair and virtuoso musicianship. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes This Time Around: Live in Tokyo by Deep Purple notable?
This live album is significant for its documentation of Deep Purple's enduring legacy as a live act, capturing the band at a time when they were revitalizing their career. The inclusion of fan-favorite tracks like 'Smoke on the Water' and 'Highway Star' solidified its position within their extensive catalog, demonstrating their ability to engage audiences even decades after their heyday. When 'This Time Around: Live in Tokyo' was released in 2001, Deep Purple was experiencing a resurgence after reuniting in the late 1990s. This album followed their 1996 studio album 'Purpendicular' and showcased the band's dynamic live presence, featuring guitarist Steve Morse who had joined the lineup in 1994.
Who is This Time Around: Live in Tokyo for?
This Time Around: Live in Tokyo works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, extended instrumental showcases and wave-like pacing and flow.
How many songs are on This Time Around: Live in Tokyo?
This Time Around: Live in Tokyo has 17 tracks, running approximately 125 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Burn Standout 8:38
- 2 Lady Luck 3:31
- 3 Love Child 5:00
- 4 Gettin’ Tighter 16:52
- 5 Smoke on the Water / Georgia on My Mind Standout 10:14
- 6 Wild Dogs 6:05
Disc 2
- 1 I Need Love 5:48
- 2 Soldier of Fortune 1:47
- 3 Jon Lord Solo 9:43
- 4 Lazy / Drum Solo 13:34
- 5 This Time Around 3:38
- 6 Owed to “G” 3:29
- 7 Tommy Bolin Guitar Solo 7:09
- 8 Drifter 5:55
- 9 You Keep On Moving 6:38
- 10 Stormbringer 10:08
- 11 Highway Star Standout 7:26
Release Date
September 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
125 min 42 sec
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