Thanks for bringing Stormbringer into the focus. Stormbringer is a great album! Sometimes I like it even more than Burn, the funkiness of it is unbelievable. It's a pity they played only three songs from it live (title track, Lady Double Dealer and Gypsy) back in the days (+ a short version of Soldier of Fortune at the CTTB Tour). One of my favorites is Holy Man and You Can't Do It Right.
Been a fan of Deep Purple since '72. Who Do We Think We Are is one of my faves from their catalog but lost in the shadow of Machine Head/Made in Japan. it's totally overlooked. It's my favorite MKII album from the 70's. The final MKII album, "The Battle Rages On" (the 25th anniversary release) came out in the summer of 1993. It's heavy, it's intense and rock solid. Totally worthy of their "classic lineup" label. Great album.
Yes both great albums👍🏻🤘🏻 Favourites would be :in for the kill,turn to stone,seventh star and angry heart off seventh star. Stormbringer,holy man,lady double dealer and the gypsy from stormbringer.
Great show Peter! I completely agree on Seventh Star being overlooked and underrated. It does play more like a Tony Iommi release to me but I have always enjoyed it. The title track comes closest to the Ozzy era with its slow grinding delivery and "In For the Kill" is a wicked opener like the ones with Dio. Glenn Hughes sounds great throughout and really shines on the slower tracks. Ozzy put out The Ultimate Sin right around the time Black Sabbath put this out. The Ozzy album may have sold more but Seventh Star has aged much better.
I bought that Sabbath album way back in 1989. I probably played it once or twice and haven't played it since. At the time I wouldn't have known who Glen Hughes was, so up until you mentioned him I haven't realized he was on that record. I totally agree, he is a great vocalist, especially on Stormbringer. Such a shame Glen hasn't worked with David Coverdale more. Their voices compliment each other so well IMO. Stormbringer has been a favorite album of mine for many years. It is certainly my favorite Purple album. Interesting video. Cheers
The production on ‘Stormbringer’s riff-rockers have always sounded ‘dull’ & ‘flat’. A remix on those cuts would be great to hear. Glenn Hughes’ lead vocals on ‘Holy Man’ are a career highlight. ‘Seventh Star’ ‘DEP Sessions’ & ‘Fused’ makes me crave for a Iommi/Hughes tour.
Glenn Hughes did a remix of the Stormbringer album (anniversary edition 10 years ago?.) where the keyboards and bass were boosted...interesting indeed....agree Iommi/Hughes tour would be massive...
It was great to have the new G.H mixes on selected tracks. Jon’s Organ was pushed up at the end of ‘Love Don’t Mean A Thing’ but it wasn’t that revelatory, like finding a lost solo! Off -grid,someone added R.B’s lost solo to ‘Highball Shooter’. The funk-soul tracks were alright as they were, but it ‘s great to have them the Glenn Hughes remixes. All the Quad mixes have been posted elsewhere too.Allegedly,Mr Coverdale refused to authorise an earlier take of ‘Soldier..’ Despite this, the Deep Purple Appreciation Society were movers and shakers in encouraging EMI to issue Deep Purple remasters,remixes,bonus tracks and detailed sleeve notes/booklets etc from 68-‘76 era. Well worth tracking down if you haven’t got these.
Love Seventh Star fave songs = title track, Danger Zone and Angry Heart . The Hughes Iommi collab albums come highly recommend too. Stormbringer = title track, Hold On and Solider of Fortune. (Opeth do a great cover of Solider of Fortune also) Technical Ecstasy and Who Do We Think We Are would be my choices for underrated.
I love Seventh Star, and have since it first came out. A friend of mine hated that album so much that he gave me his cassette. One of the nicest things he ever did for me! I do remember being the only person I new that liked that album. It's a real shame that Tony didn't let Glenn pay bass on the album. Glenn is an amazing singer, but he's happiest when he is both singing and playing. Stormbringer, on the other hand, I don't like. I'm not overly fond of any Mk 3 or 4 Purple; those 3 albums have some great songs but don't hold together as albums for me. I would much rather listen to literally anything else that Glenn or David made. David was still learning his craft, and he needed to get a couple of albums deep into Whitesnake before he really nailed it. Glenn doesn't get to sing enough on any of the albums - he was technically "just the bass player". That said, I would rather listen to Stormbringer than Who Do We Think We Are.
Thanks for the comment...IMO Glenn Hughes singer/bass in an Iommi solo band would fly more than a Sabbath project...as for Mark 3 agree to disagree here but that’s ok...makes life interesting 👍
I need to listen to the Seventh Star by Black Sabbath. It's one of the few Black Sabbath Albums I'm not familiar with. That Being said my overlooked Black Sabbath is Born Again the only album with Ian Gillan which I'm a big fan of. Now when it comes to Deep Purple I agree with you about Stormbringer. It's different than anything else in their catalog Deep Purple has always been a band that has evolved. Richie despite the fact he hated this direction the band took he still has some great guitar work. The only small complaint I have with Stormbringer it doesn't have many Jon Lord keyboard solos mostly settle notes
Thanks for watching Alex....If you like Glenn Hughes vocals you will adore Seventh Star...Agree with you on Stormbringer..Lord role was very much reduced....
HEY PETER: Would you believe I just started getting into DEEP PURPLE... this year? (Yeah, I know!) Bought 7 of their CDs so far since 2022 began. (And 1 classic albums documentary DVD). BTW in case you missed my email, your UNSPOOLED book has arrived in AUSTRALIA and should be at your door soon!
If you want to talk about Glenn Hughes’ vocals elevating ( arguably,some otherwise mostly average material) to new heights, then listen to the first ‘Phenomena’ album. Destroyed by the production on the drums, in the main. Too much reverb and buried guitars…
@@RockDaydreamNationwithout a doubt! Glenn delivered not matter what other issues he was wrestling with. Have you heard Cozy Powell’s original drum tracks before they got altered? I think the Producer triggered Cozy’s drums, so they sounded more synthetic. Probably in an attempt to broaden the listener base, beyond the heavy Rock audience. I hope the debut will get a long overdue remix for its 40 th anniversary.Listen to Cozy Powell : Alive In The Studio 3- The Phenomena Years. Ted McKenna appears to be played an Electronic drum Kit, on the likes of ‘Still The Night’ & ‘Who’s Watching You’. The former would be re-recorded on John Norum’s ‘Face The Truth’ album. This remains my favourite of the three versions available.I do enjoy the keyboard solo on the latter. ‘Phoenix Rising’ still stands the test of time and graced a Glenn Hughes compilation ‘Greatest Hits’ back in the mid 90’s.
Thanks for bringing Stormbringer into the focus. Stormbringer is a great album! Sometimes I like it even more than Burn, the funkiness of it is unbelievable. It's a pity they played only three songs from it live (title track, Lady Double Dealer and Gypsy) back in the days (+ a short version of Soldier of Fortune at the CTTB Tour). One of my favorites is Holy Man and You Can't Do It Right.
Very underrated....Blackmore hated the funk therefore only played the straight rockers live....
Same Iisten to stormbringer more too
Great topic and great video Peter!
Thanks!
Been a fan of Deep Purple since '72.
Who Do We Think We Are is one of my faves from their catalog but lost in the shadow of Machine Head/Made in Japan. it's totally overlooked. It's my favorite MKII album from the 70's. The final MKII album, "The Battle Rages On" (the 25th anniversary release)
came out in the summer of 1993. It's heavy, it's intense and rock solid. Totally worthy of their "classic lineup" label. Great album.
Who do we think is definitely underrated...rat bat blue...place in line...this was a pick for a Top5 albums on a recent DP show on this channel
Two groups that have been out of rotation here for a long time, but I might have to check out the Burn album again. Thank you for sharing.
Yes both great albums👍🏻🤘🏻
Favourites would be :in for the kill,turn to stone,seventh star and angry heart off seventh star.
Stormbringer,holy man,lady double dealer and the gypsy from stormbringer.
All of those tracks are stellar!
In for the kill‼️
great heavy riff and amazing vocals
Rock on! This Sabs album...so underrated...thanks for the comment
would love 2 see your take on 80s speed metal
I’m going to do a 1986 year retrospective on that very topic soon (arguably the best year for speed//thrash metal)
@@RockDaydreamNation cool that be awesome
Great show Peter! I completely agree on Seventh Star being overlooked and underrated. It does play more like a Tony Iommi release to me but I have always enjoyed it. The title track comes closest to the Ozzy era with its slow grinding delivery and "In For the Kill" is a wicked opener like the ones with Dio. Glenn Hughes sounds great throughout and really shines on the slower tracks. Ozzy put out The Ultimate Sin right around the time Black Sabbath put this out. The Ozzy album may have sold more but Seventh Star has aged much better.
Thanks John. I tend to agree with you about Ultimate Sin vs Seventh Star sonically (I still like Ultimate Sin and that may be a contrarian view)
I bought that Sabbath album way back in 1989. I probably played it once or twice and haven't played it since. At the time I wouldn't have known who Glen Hughes was, so up until you mentioned him I haven't realized he was on that record. I totally agree, he is a great vocalist, especially on Stormbringer. Such a shame Glen hasn't worked with David Coverdale more. Their voices compliment each other so well IMO. Stormbringer has been a favorite album of mine for many years. It is certainly my favorite Purple album. Interesting video. Cheers
Thanks for the comment...I have wished for a further collaboration between the two but alas it appears not to be...live in hope...
The production on ‘Stormbringer’s riff-rockers have always sounded ‘dull’ & ‘flat’. A remix on those cuts would be great to hear. Glenn Hughes’ lead vocals on ‘Holy Man’ are a career highlight. ‘Seventh Star’ ‘DEP Sessions’ & ‘Fused’ makes me crave for a Iommi/Hughes tour.
Glenn Hughes did a remix of the Stormbringer album (anniversary edition 10 years ago?.) where the keyboards and bass were boosted...interesting indeed....agree Iommi/Hughes tour would be massive...
It was great to have the new G.H mixes on selected tracks. Jon’s Organ was pushed up at the end of ‘Love Don’t Mean A Thing’ but it wasn’t that revelatory, like finding a lost solo! Off -grid,someone added R.B’s lost solo to ‘Highball Shooter’. The funk-soul tracks were alright as they were, but it ‘s great to have them the Glenn Hughes remixes. All the Quad mixes have been posted elsewhere too.Allegedly,Mr Coverdale refused to authorise an earlier take of ‘Soldier..’ Despite this, the Deep Purple Appreciation Society were movers and shakers in encouraging EMI to issue Deep Purple remasters,remixes,bonus tracks and detailed sleeve notes/booklets etc from 68-‘76 era. Well worth tracking down if you haven’t got these.
Love Seventh Star fave songs = title track, Danger Zone and Angry Heart . The Hughes Iommi collab albums come highly recommend too.
Stormbringer = title track, Hold On and Solider of Fortune. (Opeth do a great cover of Solider of Fortune also)
Technical Ecstasy and Who Do We Think We Are would be my choices for underrated.
Good picks JayJay...
I love Seventh Star, and have since it first came out. A friend of mine hated that album so much that he gave me his cassette. One of the nicest things he ever did for me! I do remember being the only person I new that liked that album. It's a real shame that Tony didn't let Glenn pay bass on the album. Glenn is an amazing singer, but he's happiest when he is both singing and playing.
Stormbringer, on the other hand, I don't like. I'm not overly fond of any Mk 3 or 4 Purple; those 3 albums have some great songs but don't hold together as albums for me. I would much rather listen to literally anything else that Glenn or David made. David was still learning his craft, and he needed to get a couple of albums deep into Whitesnake before he really nailed it. Glenn doesn't get to sing enough on any of the albums - he was technically "just the bass player". That said, I would rather listen to Stormbringer than Who Do We Think We Are.
Thanks for the comment...IMO Glenn Hughes singer/bass in an Iommi solo band would fly more than a Sabbath project...as for Mark 3 agree to disagree here but that’s ok...makes life interesting 👍
I was knocked out by the whole thing molten metal. Thanks for looking at 7th star never gets mention. Stormbringer! Gypsy!
thanks for watching!
I need to listen to the Seventh Star by Black Sabbath. It's one of the few Black Sabbath Albums I'm not familiar with. That Being said my overlooked Black Sabbath is Born Again the only album with Ian Gillan which I'm a big fan of. Now when it comes to Deep Purple I agree with you about Stormbringer. It's different than anything else in their catalog Deep Purple has always been a band that has evolved. Richie despite the fact he hated this direction the band took he still has some great guitar work. The only small complaint I have with Stormbringer it doesn't have many Jon Lord keyboard solos mostly settle notes
Thanks for watching Alex....If you like Glenn Hughes vocals you will adore Seventh Star...Agree with you on Stormbringer..Lord role was very much reduced....
yeah 7th star was very underrated it had some great tracks
You forgot split enz mate
HEY PETER: Would you believe I just started getting into DEEP PURPLE... this year? (Yeah, I know!) Bought 7 of their CDs so far since 2022 began. (And 1 classic albums documentary DVD). BTW in case you missed my email, your UNSPOOLED book has arrived in AUSTRALIA and should be at your door soon!
DP is a Great band to go down the rabbit hole...I’m looking forward to the book...will drop a pic when received!
If you want to talk about Glenn Hughes’ vocals elevating ( arguably,some otherwise mostly average material) to new heights, then listen to the first ‘Phenomena’ album. Destroyed by the production on the drums, in the main. Too much reverb and buried guitars…
I love the first Phenomena album and would say it’s one of Hughes finest vocals on record...
@@RockDaydreamNationwithout a doubt! Glenn delivered not matter what other issues he was wrestling with. Have you heard Cozy Powell’s original drum tracks before they got altered? I think the Producer triggered Cozy’s drums, so they sounded more synthetic. Probably in an attempt to broaden the listener base, beyond the heavy Rock audience. I hope the debut will get a long overdue remix for its 40 th anniversary.Listen to Cozy Powell : Alive In The Studio 3- The Phenomena Years. Ted McKenna appears to be played an Electronic drum Kit, on the likes of ‘Still The Night’ & ‘Who’s Watching You’. The former would be re-recorded on John Norum’s ‘Face The Truth’ album. This remains my favourite of the three versions available.I do enjoy the keyboard solo on the latter. ‘Phoenix Rising’ still stands the test of time and graced a Glenn Hughes compilation ‘Greatest Hits’ back in the mid 90’s.