Deep Purple’s new album “=1” was released on July 19, 2024, and marks their 23rd studio album. Here’s what you need to know:
Album Details
– Release Date: July 19, 2024
– Label: earMUSIC/Edel AG
– *Producer*: Bob Ezrin, who has produced every Deep Purple album since 2013’s “Now What?!”
– *Length*: 52:06 minutes
– *Tracklist* :
– Show Me
– A Bit On The Side
– Sharp Shooter
– Portable Door
– Old-Fangled Thing
– If I Were You
– Pictures Of You
– I’m Saying Nothin’
– Lazy Sod
– Now You’re Talkin’
– No Money To Burn
– I’ll Catch You
– Bleeding Obvious
Singles
– Portable Door: Released on April 30, 2024, as the first single, with a music video premiering the same day
– Pictures of You: Released on June 5, 2024, as the second single, with a music video
– Lazy Sod: Released on July 3, 2024, as the third single, with a music video
Album Concept
The album’s title “=1” symbolizes the idea that in a complex world, everything simplifies down to a single, unified essence. The album embodies the essence and attitude of Deep Purple’s 1970s incarnation, capturing their pioneering classic sound without relying on nostalgia .
Reception
The album has received positive reviews, with some critics praising its classic sound and Ian Gillan’s vocals, described as “richer than it’s sounded in years”. The album has been described as “a classic” by ROCK magazine and “their finest moment this century” by Classic Rock .
