Digitally remastered by Suha Ger (Universal Music Group Studios).
In the early '80s, many of the top metal acts of the past had either disbanded or soldiered on despite the loss of founding members. Deep Purple had officially disbanded in 1976, with only two original members present in the final lineup, but by 1984, the classic lineup of vocalist Ian Gillan, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, bassist Roger Glover, drummer Ian Paice, and keyboardist Jon Lord had reunited. Responsible for such classics as MACHINE HEAD and MADE IN JAPAN, the group was considered amongst metal's elite, and judging from its first comeback album, 1984's PERFECT STRANGERS, DEEP PURPLE hadn't lost its magic touch in the slightest.
The album was a major worldwide hit, going platinum in the U.S., and spawning several rock radio hits. Despite the changes that occurred in the musical landscape during the band's absence, the group did not change its sound much for the reunion, sticking to the ingredients that made them so exceptional in the first place--Gillan's wailing vocals, Blackmore's shredding guitar, and the rock-steady three-part rhythm section. The title track recalls Led Zeppelin's sprawling epics ("Kashmir," etc.), while the melodic rockers "Knocking At Your Back Door" and "Nobody's Home" prove to be standouts as well.
Recorded at Horizons, Stowe, Vermont.
Personnel: Ritchie Blackmore (guitar); Jon Lord (keyboards); Roger Glover (synthesizer); Ian Paice (drums).
Audio Remixer: Suha Gur.
Recording information: Horizons, Stowe, VT.
Photographers: George Bodnar; Mickey Gregory .
Unknown Contributor Roles: Ian Gillan; Ian Paice; Jon Lord; Ritchie Blackmore.
Deep Purple: Ian Gillan (vocals, harmonica, congas); Ritchie Blackmore (guitar); Jon Lord (keyboards, synthesizer); Roger Glover (synthesizer, bass); Ian Paice (drums).
Q (10/99, p.147) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...proved an engagingly effective comeback, its regal title track echoing past glories while 'Knocking At Your Back Door' saw screamer Ian Gillan cracking schoolboyish jokes about cunning linguists..."
The Perfect return for Mark II One of 1984's finest albums. It's not the best Deep Purple album but it is a nice return for the Mark II line up. Bright spots include Knocking at your back door, Under the gun, Perfect strangers and the unbelievably cool bonus track Son of Alerik. It's worth it just for the line..."So we put her on the hit list of a common cunning linguist." From Knocking at your back door. Submitted by a reviewer (Indiana, U.S.A.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 3 of 3 found this helpful.
What A reunion As reunion albums go this is top notch. It appears as if the band hadn't missed a beat
A must for Deep Purple fans. You won't be disappointed Submitted by Nicknicolaoj (Totowa, NJ, usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Absolutely STRONG Think you all i was born in 1984,and this is one of my favorite album i ever heard!!!
Absolutely of DEEP IMPACT for your ears...Great suond,great all...from the voice lines to the guitar string to the drums patterns...
SEE U AND LISTEN UP PRGRESSIVE ROCK!!! Submitted by incubus04 (Napoli,ITALY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
great album i bought this album in 84 when i was 18 i loved every bit of it , i also saw them in concert in nov 84 at the perth entertainment centre i loved the concert to death i was at the very back so i got fantastic view Submitted by Anthony (Perth Australia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
One of my favorites. Do yourself a favor and buy this & tell your friends to buy it. A definitive release. Submitted by farm (Leesville, MO, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 1 found this helpful.
The Perfect return for Mark II
What A reunion
Absolutely STRONG
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