Stormbringer/Love Don't Mean A Thing/Holy Man/Hold On/Lady Double Dealer/You Can't Do It Right/High Ball Shooter/The Gypsy/Soldier Of Fortune
Stormbringer was the second Deep Purple album fronted by replacement vocalist David Coverdale. Although he was an excellent hard rock singer most fans preferred the earlier classic line up. (US:20 UK:6)
“The problem for rock fans is there's just not much to get excited about. Stormbringer is a reasonable intro but not in the class of past rock classics. It's an indictment that my favourite tracks on this album are not even rockers.”
“It's a good album but if it wasn't for Ritchie Blackmore's distinctive guitar playing it wouldn't sound at all like Deep Purple. Still, it’s a good solid effort which definitely grew on me after repeated plays. I also think it set a template for David Coverdale's early Whitesnake sound.”
“Stormbringer was a different type of Deep Purple album, as subtle funk and soul elements were present. The frenetic paced rock of their previous early releases was toned down, and the vocal combination of David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes continued to add harmonies and a vocal style that was new to the band’s music.”
“Sounding soulful but faintly neutered, the mighty rock 'n' roll juggernaut quite distractingly slowed. Apart from the remarkable keys of Lord it sounds like an entirely different band. Not terrible but it could've been significantly more interesting.”
“It's the final nail in their coffin for me. The shift to commerciality is now complete, and they sound utterly typical for their vintage.” “The first thing fans will notice is the lack of driving riffs and solo sections which were closely associated with Deep Purple. The songs are a lot shorter and more laid back, particularly the first half of the album.”
“Whatever magic the new line-up had with Burn this was not duplicated here. There are some standout songs, especially the title track, which is as stunning and propulsive as anything Purple did in this era. Great lyrics and singing from Coverdale with a supernatural theme, and Blackmore exhibits another flawless display of power metal.”
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