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THE REVIEW
One of the most important and notorious albums by Deep Purple is definitely this live recording, "Made in Japan," from which the DVD "Live in Japan" was subsequently produced.
This album represents a milestone in live hard-rock, and it's probably the best live recording ever made, even without the Kiss's showmanship, and moreover, it contains the best gems ever produced by the band.
One of these is definitely Highway Star. Gillan's voice is aggressive and rocking, and Blackmore's chord progressions give a sense of swagger, very rock-like. Child in Time, with its desperate scream, releases more for the listener than a cry, thanks also to unimaginable high notes, and with its 12 minutes, it's at risk of becoming the best on the album. The infamous chord progression of Smoke on the Water reiterates what has already been said about Highway Star, but here you really get the feeling of being a rocker.
Some of Blackmore's mistakes are "forgiven" by a fantastic solo in Strange Kind of Woman, a more danceable and groovy track. Lazy, with its riff, is truly incredible, also thanks to a performance by Gillan that mimics the guitar in an amazing way, something that has happened in other tracks as well. The Purples prove themselves to be great musicians even in percussion with The Mule, where an endless and excellent performance by Paice heats up the concert.
In short, I haven't written much, but this live doesn't have much to say. FANTASTIC
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Deep Purple's Made In Japan is regarded as one of the greatest live hard rock albums ever, featuring standout tracks like Highway Star and Child in Time. The band's exceptional musicianship shines through despite minor flaws. The review emphasizes the album's timeless appeal and highlights individual performances, like Gillan's vocals and Blackmore's guitar.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
04 Highway Star (remastered album version) (08:08)
05 Child in Time (remastered album version) (06:11)
06 Smoke on the Water (remastered album version) (10:20)
07 The Mule (remastered album version) (05:44)
08 Strange Kind of Woman (remastered album version) (05:24)
09 Lazy (remastered album version) (03:51)
10 Space Truckin' (remastered album version) (07:23)
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 BathoryAria
"Made In Japan is a continuous succession of pearls of absolute beauty and aggressiveness."
"Made In Japan is rock, nothing more. Period."
By Mandrocker
"'Made In Japan' portrays the mark II at the peak of its creativity, form, and synergy among the members."
"Ian reaches those high notes with terrifying power. History!"
By pierluiggi
It is even said that at the moment of the highest high note, the decibels he generated... were compared to those generated by a departing airplane.
They want to make lots lots of money and they are just noise. Listen to Deep Purple.
By hellraiser
This live album is a sonic monster still unmatched today, shining for over forty years.
It is common opinion that the live recorded tracks took on a new and more powerful fascination compared to those from studio albums.
By R13569920
The masterpiece of the Purple sound, especially live, is indeed Blackmore’s instrument, and it’s not even the sound engineers’ skill; it’s Ritchie himself working superbly.
The main merit belongs to the band itself, playing at their peak while carefully separating parts and distinguishing roles, no one goes above the others.
