DEEP PURPLE — Machine Head (review)

DEEP PURPLE — Machine Head album cover Album · 1972 · Hard Rock Buy this album from MMA partners
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I suppose the debate over which DEEP PURPLE album is the best will carry on as long as there are fans of the band out there. "In Rock" or "Machine Head" ? Tough choice. "Machine Head" was recorded in Montreux Switzerland in December of 1971. Certainly the massive hit "Smoke On The Water" helped send this album into orbit as far as sales go. I mean who doesn't know that Blackmore riff that is so prominant in that song ? The great thing is that there are 3 other tracks on here that fans love. "Highway Star" has to be one of the best driving songs around, while "Space Truckin'" kicks some major ass. I would argue that "Lazy" is the other song that belongs in the top four here. A very influential album and Jon Lord's organ work can't be underestimeted here, he's downright nasty at times.
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