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STORMBRINGER, the 1974 album from Deep Purple, features lead vocalist David Coverdale and bassist Glenn Hughes in this edition of the hard rock band's revolving lineup. The nine-song collection includes "Lady Double Dealer," "Gypsy," and "High Ball Shooter."
Stormbringer falls short of the excellence of Machine Head and Who Do We Think We Are, but nonetheless boasts some definite classics -- including the fiery "Lady Double Dealer," the ominous title song (a goth metal treasure), the sweaty "High Ball Shooter," and the melancholy ballad "Soldier of Fortune." Most of the other songs on the decent, if uneven, Stormbringer (which Metal Blade reissued on CD in the early '90s) are not essential. Like Come Taste the Band, Stormbringer will be of interest to Deep Purple's more enthusiastic fans, rather than casual listeners who would be much better off starting out with either of the above-mentioned studio projects or the live Made in Japan. ~ Alex Henderson
Deep Purple's 1974 offering with David Coverdale on vocals and Glenn Hughes on bass (having assumed their places on the group's previous release, 'Burn', also in 1974). Includes the memorable hard rock staples 'Lady Double Dealer', 'Gypsy', 'HighballShooter', the title track and five more.
Recorded at Musicland, Munich, Germany in August 1974.
Personnel: Glenn Hughes (vocals, bass guitar); David Coverdale (vocals); Ritchie Blackmore (guitar); Jon Lord (keyboards); Ian Paice (drums).
Audio Mixers: Ian Paice; Martin Birch.
Recording information: Musicland, Munich, Germany (08/1974).
Illustrator: John Cabalka.
Deep Purple: David Coverdale (vocals); Ritchie Blackmore (guitar); Jon Lord (keyboards); Glenn Hughes (bass, vocals); Ian Paice (drums).
Kerrang (Magazine) (p.51) - "Compared to previous Deep Purple albums, 1974's STORMBRINGER struck out in a funkier and more soul-fueled direction..."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.120) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]here is a lot to applaud on the album's original nine tracks -- most notably the menacing title track, the Free-styled 'Holy Man' and 'The Gypsy,' with Blackmore in masterly form."
Record Collector (magazine) (p.92) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Tracks such as 'Hold On' showcase peerless performances by the two singers, Hughes' soaring Stevie Wonder-influenced vocals perfectly complimenting Coverdale's richer tones."
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