Rapture of the Deep

Deep Purple | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: November 1, 2005
• Label: Eagle Records
• Genres: Hard Rock & Metal/British Metal, International/Europe, Pop/Pop Rock
• ASIN: B000T37XUI
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)

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57 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy it for what it is.......not what it isn't !, November 7, 2005

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Pyezahn (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rapture of the Deep (digipak) (Audio CD)

It's not wise to make comparisons, so you won't get that from me. In a nutshell, if you like NEW music and (generally speaking) you like the TYPE of music that DEEP Purples plays, you can't go wrong with this CD. The musicianship is spectacular as you might expect, and the majority of songs are very entertaining. This is simply a Classic Rock n' Roll album in Purple fashion: hard & tight rhythym's, dazzling lead and acoustic guitar segments, the classic DP organ sound, and of course...the unmistakable voice of Ian Gillan. It's all there.

After reading many reviews prior to the release of this CD, I decided I would buy it for only one reason: to listen to a Y2K jam session from one of history's greatest rock and roll bands. I wasn't looking for Machine Head 2 or Purpendicular Revisited, I just wanted something new and fresh from a group of extremely talented musicians. I got everything I expected...and then some.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enraptured with the Deep, December 5, 2005

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Tommy (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rapture of the Deep (digipak) (Audio CD)

Deep Purple boldy continues rocking into the 21st century. Thus, Rapture of the Deep is comprised of eclectic music; a full platter of tasty treats awaits the listener. Beware, this is not the band's incessant, hard rock music from a bygone era, but a new sound that truly succeeds. Since the departure of guitarist-Ritchie Blackmore and keyboardist-Jon Lord, the band keeps evolving, reshuffles the deck (in music and members), and produces another winner.

Though some people have misguided, preconceived notions about the current state of the band, let me make this perfectly clear. Without a doubt, this incarnation of Deep Purple has very little in common with the band of yesteryear. For those fans who yearn the sound of the past, I advise listening to that music instead of wishing on a fallacy or constantly carping.

This album deserves much praise. Indeed, the band delivers first rate performances throughout this disc, especially, Steve Morse-guitarist and Don Airey-keyboardist bringing a plethora of musical influences to the band. Also, Ian Gillan's singing voice is excellent along with the rhythm section of Ian Paice-drummer and Roger Glover-bass being rock solid. The cd starts with Money Talks, a lumbering, hard swinging, bluesy song. Wow, it is quite a dynamic outburst! In Wrong Man, Glover nails down the heaviest of bass lines to propel this song. In addition, the Arabic sounding title track rocks/mesmerizes as Morse and Airey provide sparkling contributions. Next, there are the dulcet tones of the poignant, beautiful ballad Clearly Quite Absurd. Certainly, the Southern fried, blues influence of Morse dominate Don't Let Go with Airey tinkling the ivories for a sweet, honky tonk solo.

Other highlights abound throughout the album (without duds). Pounding the skins, Paice's slick drumming drives tough rocker Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye, and Gillan's percipient lyrics talk about environmental damage. Furthermore, Gillan gives the fans a satirical chuckle during the song MTV. Yes, his cavalier, singing style works very well in this tune coupled with the jazzy interplay of Morse and Airey. Actually, Gillan's lyrics are probably the best ever penned on this album. Brilliant, that is the correct word for describing Junkyard Blues which consists of fusion music blended to perfection. Closing the album is the progressive rocker (really, it is true) Before Time Began, and I love it! Definitely, I would like to see them write more material like this song.

Overall, this is one of Deep Purple's finest and most unique albums while showing significant progression. Moreover, the production is good with attractive packaging and intriguing artistry. Will you like this disc? Well, that depends on your taste and willingness to appreciate something different yet extremely refreshing music from the band. For me, Rapture of the Deep is among the outstanding albums of the year (rated 4.5 stars) in worthy company with Shadow Gallery-Room V and Arena-Pepper's Ghost.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR, November 1, 2005

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Patrick M. Sombsthay (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rapture of the Deep (digipak) (Audio CD)

This is maybe the best Deep Purple album since Machine Head. A Classic album. Junkyard Blues is my favorite, I will be a fabulous live track. The title track is reminiscent of Perfect Stranger and could have been written by Blackmore and out of a Rainbow album. Finally with this album I am fully accepting Steve Morse as the legitimate replacement to the men in black . Money Talks is another purple gem. With this album simply put it , the mark VIII lineup can go on tour and relegate classics such as Highway Star and Smoke on the Water for encores. Not that I enjoyed listening to Machine Head on the last tour, but I will be looking forward to hear the new track lives. That will be some show.For the firt time since WE Do in 1973, I have to say that all tracks are really good ( even MTV ). Back to Back and Kiss tommorow goodbye are also very good and Clearly Quite Absurd is the best ballad since When a blind men cries. Don Airey plays superbly on the album and Ian Paice is still the most amazing drummer in the rock business ( you must see him in concert ). Ian Gillan is in good form.
Quite an amazing album for a band of almost 60 years old guys. The best rock album of the year so far.