Released 5 years ago this November
Turning to Crime
Deep Purple · 2021
50 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant collection of classic rock covers, blending nostalgia with Deep Purple's distinctive hard-hitting style.
Top tracks — play these first
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7 and 7 Is Start here — This opening track captures the essence of the album, re-energizing Love's original with heavy guitar riffs and a dynamic vocal performance that sets the tone for the entire collection.
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Oh Well — Deep Purple's take on Fleetwood Mac's classic infuses it with a heavier edge, showcasing their ability to transform a well-known song into something fresh while maintaining its core appeal.
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White Room — This rendition of Cream's iconic song highlights the band’s skillful musicianship, particularly in its intricate instrumentation and emotive delivery, making it a standout cover on the album.
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Caught in the Act — As an ambitious medley featuring multiple classics, this track showcases Deep Purple’s versatility and live performance energy, delivering a nostalgic journey through rock history.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends classic rock covers with Deep Purple's energy but lacks standout original compositions.
What we noticed
- The running time is just over 40 minutes, maintaining a brisk pace without any lengthy interludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- dynamic energy shifts throughout
- playful reinterpretations of classics
- short bursts of infectious joy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, introspective pieces
- dislike energetic covers
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A vibrant covers album that showcases the band's energy but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- psychedelic reinterpretation· hard rock revival
- Career context
- Turning to Crime is Deep Purple's 21st studio album, released during a period of renewed creativity following their 2017 release, inFinite. This album reflects the band's ongoing evolution while paying homage to influential tracks from the '60s and '70s. It showcases the group's commitment to reinterpretation and collaboration within a classic rock framework.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
Tracklist
- 1 7 and 7 Is Start here 2:28
- 2 Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu 3:15
- 3 Oh Well 4:31
- 4 Jenny Take a Ride! 4:36
- 5 Watching the River Flow 3:02
- 6 Let the Good Times Roll 4:22
- 7 Dixie Chicken 4:43
- 8 Shapes of Things 3:40
- 9 The Battle of New Orleans 2:51
- 10 Lucifer 3:45
- 11 White Room 4:53
- 12 Caught in the Act (Medley: Going Down / Green Onions / Hot ’Lanta / Dazed and Confused / Gimme Some Lovin’) 7:49
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
Shares the same blend of hard rock and psychedelic elements with powerful musicianship.
Blues of Desperation
Joe Bonamassa
Combines rock roots with modern energy, showcasing guitar-driven interpretations.
Amorica
The Black Crowes
Explores a similar vibe with a mix of rock influences and a psychedelic edge.
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