Review
Live In Japan by Deep Purple is a powerhouse live album that captures the band at the peak of their musical prowess. Recorded over three nights in August 1972, this release showcases the classic Mk II lineup delivering electrifying performances with raw energy and precision. The album features extended versions of staples like Highway Star, Strange Kind of Woman, and the iconic Smoke on the Water, each infused with improvised solos and dynamic interplay between Ritchie Blackmore's guitar, Jon Lord's Hammond organ, and Ian Paice's drumming. Ian Gillan’s vocals soar with intensity throughout, particularly on the epic rendition of Child in Time, which stands as one of the most emotionally charged performances on the album. What sets Live In Japan apart is its unfiltered authenticity—it's a genuine representation of Deep Purple’s live power, without studio polish. Often hailed as one of the greatest live rock albums of all time, Live In Japan is a testament to Deep Purple's status as pioneers of hard rock and a must-listen for any fan of the genre.
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**Live in Japan - Deep Purple** "Live in Japan" is a live album by British hard rock band Deep Purple, recorded during their first tour of Japan in August 1972. The recordings were taken from three concerts held at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo and Festival Hall in Osaka on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of August. These performances showcased the lineup known as the "Mark II" version of the band: Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Roger Glover, and Ian Paice. The album was first released in the United Kingdom on December 8, 1972, and in the United States shortly thereafter on April 1973. While it was initially released in Japan as a triple LP titled "Live in Japan", much of the rest of the world received a condensed version under the more famous title "Made in Japan". "Live in Japan" (as part of the "Made in Japan" release) reached number 16 on the US Billboard 200 and climbed as high as number 6 on the UK Albums Chart. Over the years it has become one of the most celebrated live rock albums of all time, praised for the band's powerful performance and the raw, energetic sound. The album was released on the Purple Records label and was produced by Deep Purple themselves, along with Martin Birch, who also served as the recording engineer, capturing the spirited live sound that defines the album.
Tracklisting
- Highway Star - Live From Osaka, Japan / 15th August 1972
- Child In Time - Live From Osaka, Japan / 15th August 1972
- The Mule - Live From Osaka, Japan / 15th August 1972
- Strange Kind Of Woman - Live From Osaka, Japan / 15th August 1972
- Lazy - Live From Osaka, Japan / 15th August 1972
- Space Truckin' - Live From Osaka, Japan / 15th August 1972
- Black Night - Live From Osaka, Japan / 15th August 1972
- Highway Star - Live From Osaka, Japan / 16th August 1972
- Smoke On The Water - Live From Osaka, Japan / 16th August 1972
- Child In Time - Live From Osaka, Japan / 16th August 1972
- The Mule - Live From Osaka, Japan / 16th August 1972
- Strange Kind Of Woman - Live From Osaka, Japan / 16th August 1972
- Lazy - Live From Osaka, Japan / 16th August 1972
- Space Truckin' - Live From Osaka, Japan / 16th August 1972
- Highway Star - Live From Tokyo, Japan / 17th August 1972
- Smoke On The Water - Live From Tokyo, Japan / 17th August 1972
- Child In Time - Live From Tokyo, Japan / 17th August 1972
- Strange Kind Of Woman - Live From Tokyo, Japan / 17th August 1972
- Lazy - Live From Tokyo, Japan / 17th August 1972
- Space Truckin' - Live From Tokyo, Japan / 17th August 1972