Deep Purple - Stormbringer 2009 (35th Anniversary Edition)

Genre: Rock
Format: Wv + cue + log + test + DVD
Released: 2009
Label: EMI

01. Stormbringer

02. Love Don't Mean A Thing

03. Holy Man

04. Hold On

05. Lady Double Dealer

06. You Can't Do It Right

07. High Ball Shooter

08. The Gypsy

09. Soldier Of Fortune

10. Holy Man (Glenn Hughes Remix)

11. You Can't Do It Right (Glenn Hughes Remix)

12. Love Don't Mean A Thing (Glenn Hughes Remix)

13. Hold On (Glenn Hughes Remix)

14. High Ball Shooter (Instrumental)

DEEP PURPLE Stormbringer (2009 issue UK '35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition' 2-disc set - Originally released in November 1974, 'Stormbringer' [featuring the Mark 3 line-up of the band that included David Coverdale on vocals and Glenn Hughes on bass] was the ninth studio album by Deep Purple, and prominently featured the soul and funk elements that were only hinted at on previous album 'Burn'. Sounding just as fresh as it did on original release, this 35th anniversary special edition comes with a crisp new remaster, and a host of collectable extras. Comprising the 14-track CD containing the remastered original album along with a clutch of tracks remixed by Glenn Hughes at Abbey Road [especially for this release], plus a Bonus Region 0 NTSC DVD including the original Quad mix of the album, presented in both 5.1 surround sound and stereo. Presented in sealed card slipcase complete with an extensive illustrated 24-page picture booklet)

Deep Purple - Who Do We Think We Are 1973 [2005 Gold Disc AFZ 027]

Who Do We Think We Are 1973 [2005 Gold Disc AFZ 027]

Genre: Rock
Format: APE + cue + log
Released: 1973 
Label: Audio Fidelity
Number of Discs: 1

Line Up :

Ritchie Blackmore - lead guitar
Ian Gillan - vocals, harmonica
Roger Glover - bass guitar
Jon Lord - piano, organ, keyboards
Ian Paice - drums

Track Listings:

1. Woman from Tokyo – 5:48

2. Mary Long – 4:23

3. Super Trouper – 2:54

4. Smooth Dancer – 4:08

5. Rat Bat Blue – 5:23

6. Place in Line – 6:29

7. Our Lady – 5:12

Who Do We Think We Are was the last album that the Mark II lineup of Deep Purple recorded. Arguably, this is the finest lineup the rock legends ever had. It seems only fitting that Audio Fidelity decided that it was worthy of its 24KT Gold treatment. This series of gold disc releases are destined to be coveted collectors items as soon as they hit the racks and it makes that much more enticing to own such fine recordings for your own collection.

I always loved “Woman From Tokyo” but after hearing “Rat Bat Blue” in this format, it is by far the best track on the album. Ritchie Blackmore was at an apex playing his patented blues-rock licks and all seven tracks prove that unequivocally. There are many great Deep Purple albums and the previous release Machine Head certainly rivals this album in many ways. It is a tough call picking which one is the best.

It takes a crisp clear 24KT Gold format to make you sit up and take notice of how important these albums are to the history of rock music. I noticed some things right away while listening to this great album. The bass and drums are up front like never before and the sound is explosive, keeping up with Blackmore's blistering guitar lines.

I could not ask for more on this release, I heard one of the best Deep Purple albums ever recorded, and with a new lease on life, featuring a sound that would make the pictures on your wall jar loose if you turned it up loud enough. This is the way rock 'n' roll was meant to sound all along.

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