Deep Purple- Stormbringer
(EMI)
Deep Purple- Stormbringer
(EMI)
From Aural Innovations May 2009 update
This is the CD/DVD remaster of the 1975 Deep Purple record, Stormbringer and
the last to feature Richie Blackmore in the 70’s, before he split to form
Rainbow. On the CD you have the complete remastered version of the record and
4 Glenn Hughes supervised remixes and a bonus instrumental version of High Ball
Shooter. The DVD has the original quadraphonic mix put into 5.1 format and the
sound is absolutely incredible. What a great sound production and mix. As for
the music, I have quite mixed views. The band was clearly moving into a totally
different direction and clearly Richie was not totally on board. Besides, a
few great tracks like Stormbringer, Lady Double Dealer and Solider of Fortune
there are too many weak songs. You could hear a lot of what later would come
in David Coverdale’s Northwinds record in these tracks. An interesting
record and great story in the long booklet.
Check out the band web site at: http://www.deeppurple.com
Check out the record label site at: http://www.emi.co.uk
Reviewed by Scott Heller