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THE REVIEW
It's not a great album... yet it left something inside me... probably it's my memories of those distant years..
"Made in Europe" struck me back then for its harshness... the low, warm voice of Coverdale... and the high voice of Hughes. That rock funk... that grabs you and warms you up.. it stirs your soul... that unashamed and arrogant way... almost music for delinquents... soundtrack of 70s gangs (Vallanzasca and company).... in that suburban Milan... amidst the winter fogs, I listened to this record looking out my home window...
Beautiful "Mistreated".... slow.. warm... sensual.. hard and raw.. just like "Lady double dealer"... or the wonderful "Stormbringer"... with a stunning solo by Lord on the keyboards... music that gets into your veins... makes you want to break and smash everything... or be in the company of warm and lonely women....
The Deep Purple of that period... starting from "Burn"... then "Stormbringer".. ending with... "Come taste the Band"... and this 1976 Live... created a hard rock period differently from the previous lineup... heavily influenced by funk and soul... and while on the one hand, the lineup with Gillan and Glover... undoubtedly had more polish, grit, and vitality... it is also true that this new line sensually winked and succeeded decisively at that warm and flaming sound that only soul and funk can deliver...
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Made In Europe is not a flawless album but evokes strong nostalgia through its raw rock-funk fusion. The dynamic vocal contrast between Coverdale and Hughes, combined with soulful performances and memorable solos, makes it a uniquely warm yet powerful live recording. It represents a distinct era of Deep Purple’s evolution influenced by funk and soul, different from their earlier harder-edged lineups.Tracklist Lyrics
Deep Purple
English rock band formed in 1968, pioneers of hard rock. Best-known for classic lineups (notably Mark II) and landmark releases such as Machine Head and the live double Made in Japan.82 Reviews
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By nightwalker10
Not just two extras, but they innovate and enrich the group’s live sound especially in the vocal part.
Even decades later, the authenticity of the Deep Purple rock icon oozes from the grooves of this record.
