(Hard-Progressive) [LP] [24bit/96kHz] Deep Purple - Burn - 1974,US Pressing,1980's repress. FLAC (tracks+.cue)

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DR12 -0.27 dB -15.24 dB 01 Deep Purple - LADO 1- Burn.wav
DR12 -0.09 dB -14.11 dB 02 Deep Purple - Might Just Take Your Life.wav
DR13 -0.08 dB -14.89 dB 03 Deep Purple - Lay Down, Stay Down.wav
DR12 -0.05 dB -14.50 dB 04 Deep Purple - Sail Away.wav
DR12 -0.73 dB -14.61 dB 05 Deep Purple - LADO 2- You Fool No One.wav
DR12 -1.55 dB -15.48 dB 06 Deep Purple - What's Goin' On Here.wav
DR13 -0.82 dB -16.23 dB 07 Deep Purple - Mistreated.wav
DR11 -2.73 dB -15.78 dB 08 Deep Purple - "A".wav
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Number of files: 8
Official DR value: DR12

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Bass, Vocals – Glenn Hughes
Drums – Ian Paice
Guitar – Ritchie Blackmore
Keyboards – Jon Lord
Producer – Deep Purple
Vocals – David Coverdale
Written-By – Coverdale, Paice (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B2, B4), Lord* (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B2), Blackmore

progarchives.com
OK, it might not be prog, but anyone who really loves rock music should get this album. This is the reason behind
the five stars: "Burn" is a classic, no more, no less, and there's a lot in it for prog lovers to appreciate - for
one thing, the interplay between Lord and Blackmore, and Paice's amazing (as always) drum work.

It's also true there is a funky groove here that might not be to the taste of many prog fans, due to the influence
of new bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes. Now, I know I'm biased because Hughes is without any doubt my favourite singer,
and his vocal duels with David Coverdale are absolutely stunning. As to Coverdale himself, before his unfortunate descent
into hair-metal in the late '80s, he was one hell of a rock-blues vocalist to give you goose pimples - just listen to his
performance on "Mistreated". Of course no one here would ever consider him a prog vocalist, but his talent and class
should not be denied. By the way, Hughes is not credited as a writer on the sleeve because of contractual hassles,
but his contribution to the songwriting shines quite clearly.

The record's highlights, in my opinion, are the thunderous title-track, with a killer riff by the Man in Black
and fantastic keyboard work courtesy of Mr Jon Lord, the above- mentioned "Mistreated" and the slower, darker "Sail Away",
with an outstanding vocal performance by both Coverdale and Hughes. I also like the closing instrumental "A200",
which showcases Lord's synth playing. However, all the tracks are equally worthy of mention. A great record by one
of the best bands in rock - prog or not.