 "Roll me like a roulette wheel..." | 2008-05-24 |
| - Reviewed By markyff |
| `Made in Europe' is generally considered the ugly stepsister of the twin live albums that Purple released in their heyday of the early to mid `70's. It is notable for a couple of reasons; Ritchie Blackmore's last recordings with the band before he left to form Rainbow and the last official release (not counting compilations) until the Mach II reunion in 1984. In April 1976, the band was as presently constituted was dead (unfortunately in Tommy Bolin's case, not metaphorically) so `Europe' was seen as a last gasp final product though it featured Blackmore not Bolin. On its own merits, it is a fine live record, no not the absolute monster that `Made in Japan' was but that was unrealistic to expect since that album was released at the band's peak, both commercially and artistically. As if consciously trying not compete with the earlier lp, `Europe' only features Mach III songs, but they are the essentials led by classic metal barnstormer "Burn" (with Coverdale's almost whispered `rock and roll' intro). "Stormbringer", "Lady Double Dealer", "Mistreated" and "You Fool No One" (featuring outstanding solos from both Ritchie and Ian Paice) round out the set with "Mistreated" also including BB King's "Rock Me Baby" before the climatic finish. Not a lot of Glenn Hughes singing except for his duet with David on "Fool No One" but that may have been by design. Not an essential album of `70's heavy rock but definitely worth your while if you are a fan of the Coverdale/Hughes era Deep Purple. |
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| "Mark III Live Triumph" | 2007-10-01 |
| - Reviewed By southronsentinel |
This album, which features the classic Mark III Line-up (Blackmore, Lord, Paice, Coverdale, Hughes) captures them at the peak of their career. Opening up with the classic DP tune, "Burn", this captures a lot of the energy that the band carried forward into their concerts.
This is some of the last material from this line-up (prior to Blackmore's departure from the band), and has a great drum solo as well as some fine organ (and of course, guitar) playing.
A very solid live album. |
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 "an excellent yet underrated Album" | 2007-07-19 |
| - Reviewed By lvcraft |
Released after Ritchie Blackmore had re-emerged with his musical powerhouse RAINBOW, and after (or during the same time as) DP's disasterous tour with Tommy Bolin, Made in Europe seems like an attempt to try and see lightning strike twice (after striking with Made in Japan). Well, they did more than that with this Album
Blackmore's performances are top-notch... he's 100% on his game and plays better than ever. It is hard to believe that during these shows he was already making plans to leave DP. Lord's solos and especially his solo spot are also remarkable, and Ian Paice extends his bounds and more than rivals John Bonham. The difference here is David Coverdale and Glen Hughes. Coverdale, long before wailing in Whitesnake, delivers a flawless performance. His voice is much more bluesy and warm than Ian Gillan's voice, and his inflections are great. Hughes, straight out of the band Trapeze, does well as a replacement for Roger Glover (who would later re-immerge in Blackmore's Rainbow), and sings as well. Some say he outclasses Coverdale (well, I read that on Hughes' website), but I think they compliment each other well: neither is better than the other, although I prefer Coverdale's bluesy raspiness to Hughes' high-pitched wailing.
This CD represents what WAS Mark 3 Deep Purple. The best of the best. Subsequence releases such as "The Final Concerts" and the Mark 4 (Bolin) releases like "Last Concert in Japan" are more of the 'last minute' efforts to cash in. This CD is an excellent live CD, and can easily go hand-in-hand w/ Made in Japan as a live document of the band |
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| "Ritchie saved his best Deep Purple performances for last" | 2007-02-18 |
| - Reviewed By lexhibit |
The last gigs with Ritchie Blackmore before he left to form Rainbow. This is the most high energy playing in Ritchies career, possibly because he was not happy with the lineup at the time and had one foot out the door. He leaves us an incredible album to be forever remembered in time.
1. Burn - Paicey is even faster and better than the studio version
2. Mistreated (Interpolating Rock Me Baby)- Coverdales signature number
3. Lady Double Dealer - Get outta my way!
4. You Fool No One - Drum/Key solo good song and some difficult drum time signatures
5. Stormbringer - prelude to Rainbow, Ritchies next project.
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| "MKIII Peak...Deep Purple live in Europe '75" | 2006-12-18 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1LMCB9OWITVDO |
| Here were Deep Purple riding high in '75. A great sounding recording of the MKIII lineup, with Blackmore, Lord and Paice clicking in high gear, with Coverdale and Hughes sounding so good, you'll be proud to be a fan. One of Deep Purple's best live recordings and one of the best live albums of the later 70's, along with "Wings Over America" and Cheap Trick "Live at Budokan." |
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| "The other great live album from Deep Purple" | 2006-12-15 |
| - Reviewed By holistor |
The opening song "Burn" makes for a powerful start, but also "Mistreated" and "Lady Double Dealer" come off really well, very exciting. But, "You Fool No One" is the real masterpiece here, sounding much stronger than the studio version, with a great keyboard opening from Jon Lord and some brilliant soloing from Ritchie Blackmore and furious drumming from Ian Paice. To close out the disc is an excellent version of "Strombringer."
Made In Europe a solid listen throughout, but it isn't quite on the level of Made In Japan, but what is?
Note: Made In Europe and Mark III The Final Concerts (Archives Alive in U.S.A.) are two completely different releases. Both recorded in April 1975 and consist of the last three concerts with Blackmore. Mark III The Final Concerts consists of unreleased tracks left off of Made In Europe and contains the entire setlist (with two alternative versions) in the right order.
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| "the best mark III live show" | 2004-03-08 |
| - Reviewed By philip_devreese |
| Why is this album so good ? here's why: every song on the album is the best version ever; Ritchie plays with inspiration and feel like on "Made in Japan", Glenn's bass sound never sounded better and he sure shows us how good a player he can be. David, Ian and Jon are also at their peak (they still believed in mark III at this time) and the whole album is just one big hard rock party. This is what a live album should be ! |
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| "One of those CDs to keep for your kids...." | |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| Despite the critics...This is not a CD this is ART! |
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| "much better LIVE SHOW than Stones or Beatles!" | |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
yes they rock more & are louder than Stones or beatles ever did on stage. This DEEP PURPLE MK III(COVERDALE, BLACKMORE, HUGHES, LORD, PAICE) final hour was recorded live in Saarbrucken germany april 1975 before the legendary Ricthie Blackmore left the band in that same year. This live cd is the second golden platinum album along with DEEP PURPLE MK II MADE in JAPAN 1972.
don't forget to buy this! |
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| "great performances from MK III" | |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| sometimes I dont understand any Fan's reviews below. did u ever hear Deep purple before? don't make any prejudice thinking about DP, they always made many magic performances, certainly this album is underrated too. 1. Burn. DP kicked the opening set and the band played loud like a wounded bird....the duet vocal harmony between Coverdale and Hughes is excellent. 2. Mistreated, Coverdale shouted a bluesy ballad with his deep hard voice, the result is incredible. 3. Lady double dealer, Coverdale sang very high and loud, John lord solo keyboard is amazing, cool! 4. You fool no one, Ritchie blackmore played the solo guitar like a demon and finally Ian paice's solo drums. The guys are great.... hard rock heroes! 5. Stormbringer is the encore, and the whole band played once again like a demon. Coverdale shouted louder and louder, Glenn Hughes solo bass guitar can be heard on this song. The audience were happy at that time after the show.... This set was recorded in Saarbrücken germany 1975. The final testimonial and the greatest name of Deep Purple can be included to the rock n roll hall of fame. Thank you.. |
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