Building the Machine

Glenn Hughes | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 25, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Steamhammer Us
• ASIN: B00005NWNN
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #372,893 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

GLASS EYE sept 2000 (Toledo,OH) 3.5 out of 5 Mark Tinta

The Voice of Rock (who now proclaims himself “Supplier of the Funk”), as expected, chalks up another winner.

Product Description

Since 1973, the year when Glenn Hughes was enlisted by Deep Purple as their new bassist and vocalist, he has brought out numerous solo albums, stylistically at the interface of rock, metal, funk, and soul. Fans and media have given British-born Hughes the nickname ‘The Voice of Rock’, a moniker that once again proves to be well deserved on Building the Machine, which includes a new version of the Deep Purple classic ‘High Ball Shooter’ (from his masterpiece Stormbringer).

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TRY IT!, October 14, 2001

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Marcelo Martins M. Costa "The Lawmaker" (Goiania, GO Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building the Machine (Audio CD)

It's not news anymore - another wonderful album from Glenn Hughes. Beautiful hard rock, funk and ballad songs are presented and preformed with a unique competence that only Glenn Hughes can provide in these days. Young rockers, try GH and you will soon forget these little bands born in the last decade that you keep listening to!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Glenn Hughes builds the machine quite well!!!, May 5, 2004

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Bastian - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building the Machine (Audio CD)

Ok, let me start saying this: It`s been a long time since I first heard this album but it stands as one of my favourite Hughes albums. I bought this album right after it came out here in Norway. I was very into Glenn Hughes and his voice from albums such as Deep Purple-Burn and Stormbringer, and Since that I have always been a hugh fan of his. Ok, I bought this album in exitement of hearing his voice in the age of 50 i suppose and was trilled about how good it was!!!! I couldn`t believe what I was hearing!!!! That voice is amazing and now i can understand that people call him: The Voice Of Rock. The music is also very good. It Rocks big time. This was a very big surprise for me, because I had never heard anything from him since his Deep Purple days. This is a must for all Glenn Hughes fans

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars HYPER- SOLID STUFF!!!, February 3, 2003

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Luis A. Rivera Rios "great_totu" (MEXICO CITY, D.F. Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Building the Machine (Audio CD)

Building The Machine is a solid set of Hard Rock songs with a very healthy dose of funk, a Hughes' trademark. What impresses me the most is Glenn's voice still in wonderful shape as well as the great musical craft and poise of his bass playing; supported professionally by J.J. Marsh (guitar) and Gary Ferguson (drums)a pair of more than average musicians.
In a time of hyper complex guitar solos, odd atmospheres and twisted lyrical themes in Metal (which I love), Building the Machine is a very refreshing injection of joy and good vibe, recalling a clearer and simplest time.
Highlights: "Out on Me", "Don't Let It Slip Away", the fabolous Purple's revamp of "Highball Shooter" as well as Rare Earth's "I Just Want To Celebrate" featuring canadian great Pat Travers as guest axeman.
Despite certain inconstancies, specifically on the four ballads which sound somewhat generic; this CD has been spinning in my player for months non-stop. Maybe this is not a masterpiece,but is a very enjoyable and memorable musical experience.