Deep Purple are still making better than ‘meh’ albums. IMO. YMMV.Originally Posted by Steve983
Deep Purple are still making better than ‘meh’ albums. IMO. YMMV.
Steve F.
www.waysidemusic.com
www.cuneiformrecords.com
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“Remember, if it doesn't say "Cuneiform," it's not prog!” - THE Jed Levin
Any time any one speaks to me about any musical project, the one absolute given is "it will not make big money". [tip of the hat to HK]
"Death to false 'support the scene' prog!"
please add 'imo' wherever you like, to avoid offending those easily offended.
They also still have 3 members of what most people consider the classic lineup.
That too. But they are also making good albums at this point.
Steve F.
www.waysidemusic.com
www.cuneiformrecords.com
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“Remember, if it doesn't say "Cuneiform," it's not prog!” - THE Jed Levin
Any time any one speaks to me about any musical project, the one absolute given is "it will not make big money". [tip of the hat to HK]
"Death to false 'support the scene' prog!"
please add 'imo' wherever you like, to avoid offending those easily offended.
I have recently been on a major DP binge and it is clear that some of the post-Blackmore and Lord albums stand up with the best of their work. Maybe not as innovative as the original Mk 2 group, but more consistent. Catchy and satisfying riffs. Thoughtful, often humorous lyrics. And great great playing by "new" boys Steve Morse and Don Airey. What a genius move to bring Morse into the group. Sorry he is gone now but I look forward to the new album with the new guy.
My favorites:
Purpendicular ****1/2
Now What? ****
Whoosh ****
I do agree that some Yes fans don't really have a sense of perspective of where the two bands now are.
TBH I haven't kept up with the recent DP ones but Now What? was a very good album.
Totally agree. DP have been on a creative run in the last decade for sure. Yes, not so much, although I did like the most recent one they did.
They have a new one coming soon. Single was just released a few days ago and I think it is a banger.
I liked the new single too.
Steve F.
www.waysidemusic.com
www.cuneiformrecords.com
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“Remember, if it doesn't say "Cuneiform," it's not prog!” - THE Jed Levin
Any time any one speaks to me about any musical project, the one absolute given is "it will not make big money". [tip of the hat to HK]
"Death to false 'support the scene' prog!"
please add 'imo' wherever you like, to avoid offending those easily offended.
Now What? was where I re-heard them after decades and decades of not listening and where I realized that they still really had it.
Steve F.
www.waysidemusic.com
www.cuneiformrecords.com
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“Remember, if it doesn't say "Cuneiform," it's not prog!” - THE Jed Levin
Any time any one speaks to me about any musical project, the one absolute given is "it will not make big money". [tip of the hat to HK]
"Death to false 'support the scene' prog!"
please add 'imo' wherever you like, to avoid offending those easily offended.
Purpendicular and Now What!? are amongst the strongest DP releases ever IMHO. All the other post-Blackmore albums have good songs and a good dose of creative energy, but these ones really stand out. Whoosh is a fine one, but it's a bit too polished or poppy to my taste. The upcoming new album may return to a grittier sound.
DP's profile has certainly also benefitted from having relatively stable line-ups in the past decades, from having a constant, high-profile producer since 2013 and from having a record company that puts some effort into promoting them.
Yes' current output compared to their past body of work is more of a let-down. Purple is more consistent.
"Well my son, life is like a beanstalk, isn't it?"--Dalai Lama
I've always had mixed feelings about Bob Ezrin, but he has really brought out the best in latter day Deep Purple. Now What is my favorite but I dig them all including the covers album. Can't wait for this one to drop.
It looks like I will have a conflict as well (surgery) but in my case I'll transfer them to my son who will go for me.
Glad you managed to sell yours, Ticketmaster isn't such a bastard after all.
Too bad you have a conflict. Ticketmaster is still a bastard, they took $20 off each ticket.
What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it brings forth a sound (2112)
Thanks.
TM is the supreme power of avarice and greed that never loses. I guess they justified the $20 for the resale service and will re-post them on their website at a higher price ;-(
Groupon sells tickets for the Toronto show for $25
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