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Ranking the Discography Part XVIII: Rapture of theDeep

Rapture of the Deep was released in 2005. Unlike the last two albums, this album isnt skipped on Spotify. The album reached #81 in the UK and #43 in the US.

Members:

Ian Gillan: vocals

Steve Morse: guitar

Roger Glover: bass

Dan Airey: keyboards

Ian Paice: drums

The Tracks:

Money Talks: This is a great opener. Steve and Roger have great chemistry, and Steve has an excellent solo. Girls Like That: Aireys keyboards really shine here. Wrong Man: The rhythm section sounds great. Rapture of the Deep :The title track is the best song on the album, and another chance for Airey to shine. Clearly Quite Absurd: I didnt like this at first, but on the second listen, it sounded better. Dont Let Go: I love Aireys solo. Back to Back: Some solid drumming and two great solos from Morse and Airey. Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye: The rhythm slams on this. Junkyard Blues : Paice kills it on the drums. Before Time Began: The closer has good bass and keys.

Final Verdict: While Gillans singing isnt that great anymore, everyone else, especially Airey, makes up for it. This album really allows him to shine.

Grade: B+

Ranking the Discography: Deep Purple Part XVII: Bananas(2003)

Released in 2003, Bananas was the first album to feature the current lineup of Deep Purple, with Ian Paice as the only remaining founding member. Jon Lord was replaced by current keyboardist Don Airey, whose previous credits included Rainbow, Ozzy Osbourne (on Blizzard of Ozz and Bark at the Moon) , and Empire.

Members:

Ian Gillan: vocals

Steve Morse: guitar

Don Airey: keyboards

Roger Glover: bass

Ian Paice: drums

The Tracks:

House of Pain: Paices drumming is good, but Gillans voice is shot. Sun Goes Down: Airey is trying on the keys, but its not working. Haunted: It tries to be a good slow song, but it doesnt work. Razzle Dazzle: Finally, a good song! Silver Tongue: Morse has a good riff going, but Gillan still sounds like he could use a voice coach. Walk On: We finally get to hear Airey play some keyboards. One of the few good songs. Picture of Innocence : Another good song, with Morse doing some great guitar work. Ive Got Your Number : This is decent. Never a Word: Are we trying to be a subpar Pink Floyd? Bananas: I like the harmonica on this. Doing It Tonight: Morse is the only good part, but even that doesnt work. Contact Lost: A short instrumental requiem for the crashed Space Shuttle Columbia. Its gorgeous.

Final Verdict: In case you cant tell, this album is a disappointment. I had to go on YouTube for this, Spotify is doing Deep Purple a favor by skipping this album.

Grade: D

Ranking the Discography: Deep Purple Part XVI: Abandon(1998)

Abandon was the last album to feature Jon Lord. Lord left the band in 2002, and died of pancreatic cancer in 2012. The album reached #76 in the UK. The title is actually a pun, as in A Band On Tour .

Members:

Ian Gillan: vocals

Steve Morse: guitars

Roger Glover: bass

Jon Lord: keyboards

Ian Paice: drums

Any Fule Know Dat: This is a strong opener with rapid-fire vocals. Paice lays down a nice rhythm. Lords solo is great, and Morse can shred! Almost Human: Good rhythm, and Steve is dynamite. Dont Make Me Happy: Pretty good low-key song, and Loed sounds cool. Seventh Heaven: Paice has rapid-fire drumming, and Lord and Morse sound awesome. One of my favorite songs on the album. Watching the Sky: On first listen, I didnt like this, but it grew on me. Once the band kicks in, it sounds cool.Fingers to the Bone: Lord and Morse are the stars here, and theres a nice soft harmonica. Jack Ruby: Morse does some more shredding and Lord has an awesome solo. Another favorite. Whatsername : I didnt care for this one. 69 : Awesome keyboards on this one. Evil Louie : The best song on the album! Bludsucker: This is actually a reworked version of the song Bloodsucker from In Rock. Its not bad.

Final Verdict: A fitting farewell for Jon Lord. Its a shame this is another album Spotify skips.

Grade: A-

Ranking the Discography: Deep Purple Part XVIII: Purpendicular(1996)

Ritchie Blackmore left Deep Purple after The Battle Rages On. In 1997, he met Candice Knight, which eventually led to them forming the folk music group Blackmore s Knight. He was replaced by Steve Morse, who had a band called the Dixie Dregs. He also joined Kansas in the 1980s. In addition to these, hes also worked with Angelfire and the supergroup Flying Colors.

Purpendicular had 2 singles: Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming and The Aviator . It reached #58 in the UK, but did not chart in America. It was produced by Darren Schneider and Keith Andrews. The album is not on Spotify.

Members:

Ian Gillan: vocals

Steve Morse: guitar

Jon Lord: keyboards

Roger Glover: bass

Ian Paice: drums

The Tracks:

Vavoom: Ted the Mechanic: Gillan based this song on a man he met in a pub during the recording if The House of Blue Light. The song really allows Morse to show his skills. Loosen My Strings : Glover has a great bassline on here and Paice has a cool beat. Soon Forgotten : Jon Lord s keyboards are excellent. I saw a comment on YouTube that said this song sounded like Willy Wonka nightmare music. Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming : This was one of the first songs Deep Purple recorded with Morse. Its one of the best songs on the album. It kind of makes me wonder if the band was listening to Alice in Chains.Cascades: Im Not Your Lover: A great song with some of Gillans best vocals. The Aviator : Another one of my favorite songs. Lord and Morse are the stars on this one. Rosas Cantina: My first thought when I heard this was Paice sounds nice on this! He can go!A Castle Full of Rascals: Another good bassline from Glover. A Touch Away: Lords keyboards are great. Hey Cisco: This is one of the few songs I dont like on the album, but I dont hate it. Somebody Stole My Guitar: Funny title, but Morse has a wicked solo on this. The Purpendicular Waltz: The only other song I didnt like. But I didnt hate it either.

Final Verdict: An excellent start for Morse. Just because Spotify skipped it doesnt mean you should. Check it out!

Grade: A

Ranking the Discography: Deep Purple Part XIV: The Battle RagesOn(1993)

The Battle Rages On was the last album to feature the Mark II lineup. They were originally going to hire Mike DiMeo as a replacement for Joe Lynn Turner, but they eventually rehired Gillian instead, thus causing the album to be reworked. Two singles were released: Anya and Time to Kill. The album reached #192 in the US and #21 in the UK. Blackmore was so infuriated with the album that he left the band during the tour, and was replaced by Joe Satriani. The album was produced by Thom Panunzio.

Members:

Ian Gillian: vocals

Ritchie Blackmore: guitar

Roger Glover: bass

Jon Lord: keyboards

Ian Paice: drums

The Tracks:

The Battle Rages On : Gillian s back with a vengeance on this, and Blackmore and Lord sound great. The song sounds made for a DND campaign.Lick It Up: A corny title, but it has a great hook. Paices drumming has a good groove. Anya: Another very strong song with great vocals, and Lord really shows off. One of the best songs on the album.Talk About Love: The drumming and bass are good on this one, and Gillian hasnt lost his stride yet. Time to Kill : Both of the singles are pretty strong. Ramshackle Man: This is a great tale, and Lords keyboard gets a good focus. A Twist of the Tale : Another one of my favorite songs, probably right behind Anya and the title track.Nasty Piece of Work : This is a fun tune. I keep wondering why Blackmore hated this album. Solitaire: This one has a good bassline. One Mans Meat: The only song I didnt really care for. But I dont think I hate it.

Final Verdict: An amazing album for Mark IIs last hurrah.

Grade: A+

Ranking the Discography: Deep Purple Part XIII: Slaves andMasters

After The House of Blue Light, Ian Gillian was fired by the band. Blackmore suggested they replace him with Joe Lynn Turner, who was currently leading Rainbow. Two singles were released: King of Dreams and Love Conquers All . The album made it to #45 in the UK and #87 in the US. This is Turners only appearance with Deep Purple.

Members:

Joe Lynn Turner: vocals

Ritchie Blackmore: guitar

Roger Glover: bass, additional keyboards and producer

Jon Lord: organ, keyboards, string arrangement

Ian Paice: drums and percussion

The Tracks:

King of Dreams: This is one of the best songs. Turners vocals are great and the song lulled me into a false sense of security. The Cut Runs Deep : Blackmore has good guitar moments, but Lord sounds terrible on the keys. Fire in the Basement : A decent rocker, but not much else.Truth Hurts: Paice sounds like hes not even trying to start a rhythm. The vocals are great. Breakfast in Bed: The worst song on the album. Its pretty corny.Love Conquers All : The weakest of the two singles. I almost felt like skipping this one. Fortuneteller: Another one of the best songs, but it doesnt save the album.Too Much Is Not Enough: Lord sounds terrible on this, but Blackmore sounds decent. Wicked Ways : A decent closer, but not much else.

Final Verdict: Sometimes when I do these Rankings, I come across an album that makes me think Do I have to talk about this one? This is one of those times. Turner is really the best thing about the album, but most of it doesnt sound like Deep Purple at all. They sound too mainstream and poppy.

Grade: D

Ranking the Discography: Deep Purple Part XII: The House of Blue Light(1987)

House of Blue Light was the 6th album for the Mark II lineup of Deep Purple. It had two singles: Call of the Wild and Bad Attitude. The album reached #10 in the UK and #34 in the US.

Members:

Ian Gillian: vocals

Ritchie Blackmore: guitar

Roger Glover: bass

Jon Lord: keyboards

Ian Paice: drums

The Tracks:

Bad Attitude : A great opening song, with a good guitar and bass.The Unwritten Law : Gillian has some of his best vocals on this album. One of my favorite songs.Call of the Wild : Of the two singles, this is my favorite. Everyone brings their A-game.Mad Dog : This ones a little cheesy for my taste. Black and White: Another one of my favorite songs, with excellent vocals from Gillian and some good keyboards from Lord.Hard Lovin Man: I didnt like this song. The Spanish Archer: A great song with good drumming.Strangeways: Lord does some of his best keyboards on this one. Mitzi Dupree: Another song I thought was too cheesy.Dead or Alive : Pretty good closing song with a good bass.

Final Verdict: While there are some strong tracks on this, the cheesy ones lose me a little.

Grade: B+

Ranking the Discography: Deep Purple Part XI: Perfect Strangers(1984)

Nine years after Come Taste the Band, the Mark II lineup returned for Perfect Strangers. This was the most successful album recorded by the lineup. Three singles were released: Knocking at Your Back Door, Nobodys Home, and Perfect Strangers . The album peaked at #17 in the US and #5 in the UK. At the time, each of the 5 members had played in other bands, making it a supergroup of sorts. Ian Gillian was in Black Sabbath, Ritchie Blackmore and Roger Glover were in Rainbow, Jon Lord was in Whitesnake, and Paice was backing Gary Moore.

Members:The

Ian Gillian: vocals

Ritchie Blackmore: guitar

Roger Glover: bass, synthesizer

Jon Lord: organ, keyboards

Ian Paice: drujs

The Tracks:

Knocking at Your Back Door : The album starts off strong with this banger, and a killer Blackmore riff. The song was used by the Seattle Supersonics in their line-up intro at home games. Under the Gun: Some great guitar and bass here. Nobodys Home : This is the only song credited to all 5 members. Lord has an excellent keyboard riff and Paice does some great drumming. Best song on the album.Mean Streak: This is about average. Perfect Strangers : This song kicks off side 2 with a good bass and rhythm section. A Gypsys Kiss: I didnt like this one much.Wasted Days: Some more great drumming and a killer solo from Blackmore. Hungry Daze: The worst song on the album for me.Son of Aleric: This is a cool instrumental song.

Final Verdict: The album is pretty front -loaded, and winds down towards the end. Its an excellent comeback.

Grade: A-

Ranking the Discography: Deep Purple Part X: Come Taste theBand

With Blackmore busy with Rainbow, Deep Purple recorded their first album without him. He was replaced by Tommy Bolin. Bolin had played in many bands, often as a replacement (for example, he replaced Joe Walsh in the James Gang) . Bolin suffered from addictions to several drugs, including cocaine and heroin. This line-up is Mark IV, and this album is its sole appearance. The band disbanded temporarily after the album, allowing Bolin to record a solo album. Unfortunately, Bolin died of a drug overdose. This was also the last album to feature Coverdale and Hughes. The album had two singles: Getting Tighter and You Keep On Moving. It reached #19 in the UK and #43 in the US.

Members:

David Coverdale: vocals

Glenn Hughes: vocals, bass

Tommy Bolin: guitar

Jon Lord: keyboards, piano, synthesizer

Ian Paice: drums

The Tracks:

Comin Home: This is a great opener. Coverdale has good vocals and Lord s keyboards sound great. Lady Luck: This song has a good bassline. Its the only song on the album that was co-written by a writer who isnt a member of the band, Jeffrey Cook. Bolin sounds good here. Gettin Tighter: Hughes sounds excellent here, and Paice has some good drumming. Dealer: Bolin sounds good here too. I Need Love: Not a fan of this song. I dont think the bands chemistry is good. Drifter: This has Coverdales best vocals on the album. Love Child: Lord has some good keyboards on this one.This Time Around/Owed to G : The second half of this song has a good instrumental portion.You Keep On Moving : Pretty good closing number.

Final Verdict: Tommy Bolin doesnt sound bad, but I felt as if he had a tough act to follow. For the situation, he was good. Overall, this album feels like an experiment. Its been called not a true Deep Purple album by both Jon Lord and Ian Gillian (although Lord does say that its surprisingly good). I did like what I heard, but I can see why its not well -received.

Grade: B-

Ranking the Discography: Deep Purple Part IX: Stormbringer(1974)

Before I start this review, I want to correct something from the previous review. Id totally messed up and gave some inaccurate info on the vocals. I dont know how I did this, as Ive listened to bands that Coverdale and Hughes fronted after Deep Purple, including Whitesnake and Black Country Communion. Ill try better this time.

Stormbringer is named after a magical sword that appears in books by Michael Moorcock. This makes Deep Purple one of three bands that have referenced his works (the other ones are Hawkwind and Blue Öyster Cult). Three singles were released: You Cant Do It Right , Lady Double Dealer, and Stormbringer. The album reached #6 in the UK and 20 in the US. After this album, Blackmore formed Rainbow, which he initially intended to be a side project. However, Coverdale and Hughes stayed for one more album.

Members:

David Coverdale– lead vocals (all but Holy Man), backing vocalsRitchie Blackmore– lead guitarsJon Lord– organ, keyboards, electric piano, backing vocalsGlenn Hughes– bass guitar, lead vocals (all but Soldier of Fortune), backing vocalsIan Paice– drums, percussionStormbringer: Although I havent read any Moorcock books, I thought this was an awesome opener. The vocals are really good, and I like Hughes higher range. Paices drumming is intense.Love Dont Mean a Thing: Blackmore and Lord do some great instrumentation for a good funky tune. Holy Man: Hughes really gets a chance to shine by himself. Lord has some excellent keyboarding. Another one of my favorites. Hold On: This one is decent, with a good bass lineLady Double Dealer: This is a fun song. Its too bad Blackmore doesnt like the funk elements Hughes and Coverdale brought in, because they sound great. Hughes has a great wail on this. You Cant Do It Right (With the One You Love) : A good blues feel on this one. High Ball Shooter: My third favorite song on the album. Hughes and Blackmore have great synergy.The Gypsy: For some reason, this song didnt work for me. Soldier of Fortune: This is a good closer, and Coverdale sounds good.

Final Verdict: Of the two albums featuring Hughes and Coverdale, I like this one best. The band has better synergy than they did on Burn. Its a shame this is the end of Mark III.

Grade: A-

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