Attn: Deep Purple fans -- New Album Out... "= 1"

[Old No7]

I've been watching & listening to 3 of the pre-released singles on YouTube from the newest Deep Purple album, and I just gave the new album (via CD) a listen -- and man, IT ROCKS!

Those "Gramps with the Amps" can still rock it!!!

Deep Purple fans will want to get this one (their 23rd release over 56 years) -- and there isn't a bad track on it.

Online reviewers are saying...

"Best album since Perfect Strangers"

"It will put smiles on the faces of those who enjoy old dudes rock’n’rollin’ like age is just a number."

" '= 1' doesn't throw any curves; this is Deep Purple sounding more like Deep Purple than they did on the records they released in the '80s and '90s.

"It’s heavy on the Hammond organ (presumably Jon Lord’s Hammond organ)"
It's been reported that "When Jon Lord retired, he: 'Left his Hammond organ to his replacement, rock keyboard veteran Don Airey'. So even one of the new boys has a clear link back to earlier versions."

"These seasoned veterans still have a knack for writing catchy hard rock tunes that find that perfect mix of boogie rock, bluesy guitar leads and organ bombast..."

"Deep Purple’s identifiable sound—part hard edged, blues based rock, melodic metal and even prog rock–which reaches back to 1970s classic In Rock, remains the blueprint for 2024s incarnation. This is now Deep Purple Mark lX for those keeping count."

As for me, I think it's great -- and I'm even MORE excited to see them in NH towards the end of August (with Yes opening).

Enjoy!

Old No7

[Old No7]

Here's my favorite song so far... "Lazy Sod"

I think I'll have my band play that one this fall!

( Right click on the links to open them in a new tab )

https://youtu.be/bbkNm739ULA?si=nhAVPNkZbyrRKxDg

And this one is great too... "Pictures Of You"

https://youtu.be/G8w638t_MtU?si=Vlp0HzhZlfDndiO4

Old No7

[JBowen]

Thanks for the links. I had no idea they were still at it. Nothing like the Classic 70's style Rock.

JBowen

[jkbrea]

Loved "Child in Time" . Late 60's and 70's rock were the best ever!