This act was one of the high points of the direction heavy rock took in the '70's, musically at least. About as far as you can go without becoming progressive rock or something. Blackmore is basically a genius, along with a group of phenomenal talents, and a shrewd businessman. I love this music. 70's hard rock is my favorite kind of music, probably. I'm a guitar guy/musician who plays many styles.
Absolute great. Bass lines and drums holding it...Strat and Marshall...talk me about tone...That is THE TONE....you can even hear the hum and static between notes....DC so bluesy...and JL a gentleman as usual...what a band...thanks Lord for DP.
Classic of classics. In 1978 this was the record I listened to the most. Ritchie Blackmore master of the strings and a true holy monster. Ian Paice is a locomotive without brakes. John Lord the maestro and wizard on keyboards. Glenn Hughes a rock in the voice and bass. David Coverdale the great voice that echoes into space.