Saw the Lazy Sod video today. Sounds very much like Purple.

Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming from Purpendicular is an awesome Morse era track.

I closed my eyes, put on the headphones, and remembered the old Deep Purple..

DeepPurple never left , they had so many changes I think it hurt them publicly but never music wise they always put out great music go back & listen you won’t be disappointed

Deep Purple always released great albums and live they are more than fantastic. I loved Steve Morse and the others and I love Simon, both are great live. For me they are the best band ever 😀😍

Spott on..first thing i say was this..DP sound like we are back in 1970 ...now you say the same ❤

Best album since Perfect Strangers perhaps… so far, gotta hear the rest

Can't lose with Gillan's voice. Good stuff.👍🏼

My favorites in this order. 1. Lazy Sod 2. Portable Door 3. Pictures of You Very impressive tracks so far. Best I’ve heard from Purple in years. They know how to give each other room to breathe, nothing sounds congested. Love it! Anyone who’s a YES fan check out Jon Anderson and Band of Geeks new track - Shine On. It sounds like a modern 2024 version right off of 90125‼️ Another great surprise!! 👍 😀

Ever since Steve Morse has left the band people started talking badly about him. It's really strange. Apart from the fact that he saved the band all those years ago he really lifted them up to new hights. They sounded amazing with him, especially with Jon Lord still on board. Perihelion and Abandon Live are among my favorite Purple concerts. In his last years with the band though, I felt that he was losing his spark. It was the right decision to leave, even though he (at least officially) left because of the severe illness of his wife who sadly passed away not too long ago.

DeepPurple is was and would be always amazing. There so much new ideas in new songs and you can feel the fun the guys have to play. Great work ❤

Hail Deep Purple...I'm a big fan since 1968 (Shades)...they revolutionized rock and heavy along Zeppelin and Sabbath...❤

Lazy SOD, Portable Door, Pictures of you. The best haven’t been released yet.

It's 54 years since 'In Rock'. The present line-up is extremely good.

I think you're so right about sounding like the Mark 2. One of them, I believe it's the "Portable door" one, sounds a bit like "Pictures of home" from Machine Head. Yes, they seem, at this point in their lives (the OGs, the 2 Ians, Roger, even Don) to want to get back to their roots as a final tribute to the fantastic purple sound they had a little after they first started ...

If you wanna rock, DP is the answer!!!!!! That is what I think

I’m agree, Michael. It’s the old taste in a new glass. Splendid band.

Deep Purple is well known for being one of the founding groups of hard rock. Their music had a significant influence on the development of genres such as heavy metal. Their 1972 album “Machine Head,” which included the hit “Smoke on the Water,” is often cited as a major influence in the rock world. Despite several line-up changes, Deep Purple continues to tour and produce music to this day. They left an indelible mark on the history of rock music.

Love the 3 tracks I've heard so far. Also, it's great to hear some new ROCK music.

Deep Purple IS Back !!

From what I have heard so far I would say it’s going to be a good one. Lazy Sod is an excellent track worth the price of admission alone.

Micheal you are so right 🎶 this new Deep Purple album will be one of their best based on the singles released. Wow I’m excited for the new album 💥 Cheers from Houston 🇺🇸 love your channel my Brother 💕🎶

Love all three of the new tracks released. Can't help listening to them all on repeat, and super excited for the whole LP on the 19th

Deep Purple , Soundtrack of my Life !! Greetings !

Whoosh was the best thing Purple released since 'Perfect Strangers' IMO . Lazy Sod is pure class ...Gillan is sounding better than ever which is bloody amazing at his vintage .... i think i know what's knockin' at your back door 😁

Hope so, really enjoyed their last album Whoosh.

Yes, the old MK2 feeling is back...Lazy sod, Picture of you & Portable door 👍👍👍

Lazy Sod is a qualy DP song. How they achieved this is DP magic! They know what will work.

I love the tunes,,,,,and their new addition. Wasn't a big Steve fan either. RIP Jon Lord. Cheers Michael

I agree with your points. I haven't heard all three new songs yet, but the two I've heard - Lazy Sod and Portable Door are good songs. Yes, as a big Mark II fan I miss Blackmore and Lord, but Airey and McBride hold up their end on the songs. I was also impressed with how good Ian Gillan's voice sounds. As we know, the pipes start going as you age, but he sounded in good form. I will definitely be picking up this album.

My favourite band and looks like the new album is going tobe a classic. They've certainly gone back to that Mk2 vibe and I can't wait for the new album. In order at the moment I'd simply reverse the order in which they came out, but time may change that.

Lazy Sod is so much fun. Really digging the instrumental outro on Pictures of You and Portable Door is very good. Ian Gillan's voice is holding well too at 79 years of age and pretty impressed with Simon McBride so far... As for other albums by classic bands, Chaos and Colour by Uriah Heep from last year is fantastic! There's a band that's showing no signs of slowing down!

My order - best to worst 1: Lazy Sod 2: Portable Door 3: Pictures of You

Michael, great episode. I'm a musician too and a huge Deep Purple fan. Can't wait for the "=1" album to be released. You really ought to give another serious listen the albums Steve Morse played on...

I haven't heard the 3 new songs yet, but now I'm inspired. I'll start out listening to some earlier DP first. Thanks for doing this.

Can’t wait for this album! To be honest, I never listened to much after CTTB. Loved everything from Shades through CTTB, but then just drifted away. Just texted some friends to listen to these first three singles and told them I may have to purchase =1. If these three are any clue, we have some classic Purple here. Glover and Paice are as amazing as ever, Don Airey sounds fantastic on the Hammond, Simon McBride has a very Ritchie-esque sound, and Gillan…just wow.

I believe it will be Micheal. Gonna get it for certain!❤❤

From what I've heard of this album, which I've pre ordered, this sounds like Deep Purple of old 😃👍 Don Airey and Simon McBride are great additions to the band. Looking forward to July 19th when =1 is released 👌

Pictures of You, Portable Door and Lazy Sod ......in that order

Hey Michael!!! Dang!! I Love All 3!!Just Heard " Lazy Sod" Yesterday..... Totally Agree With You, They Are Hitting On All Cylinders!! Gives Me A Warm Feeling.....

Great analysis! This new Album is going to be fun! Waiting for my preorder CD and going to listen very loudly! Ive been going back and listening more to the Morse year albums and Woosh! is on repeat for me lately.

I completely disagree, I love Steve Morse and I miss him. Everything that Steve Morse recorded with Deep Purple starting with the Perpendicular album up until he left the band due to his wife's illness is just amazing. I'm 67 years old so I go all the way back to Ritchie Blackmore who I love but I can't explain it, I like Steve Morse even better. Not really used to Simon yet.. With all that being said, I love what I've heard so far from the new album and I'm going to order the vinyl.

Michael the last three or so albums Deep Purple put out have been pretty solid have you heard those? I have yet to hear these new songs but I expect they will be be pretty strong.

I first got into Deep Purple in 1974 and preferred them to Led Zep who had a heavier, at times ponderous, sound. Now I like them equally as they both have a different approach to songwriting. Simon McBride is from Northern Ireland like me so, out of curiosity, I gave "Portable Door" a listen. I liked it and the subsequent single release from the forthcoming new album but the third release, "Lazy Sod", is the best yet. I love both the guitar and keyboard solos and Ian's lyrics are as cheeky as ever. Three good songs in a row is all the convincing I need and I have pre-ordered the album with additional live tour DVD. The new sound is reminiscent of their Mark II incarnation but it also has a fresh spin. I felt that also with the new Rolling Stones album "Hackney Diamonds" which is the band's best in years. Producers may have something to do with it. Bob Ezrin's work with the great Alice Cooper was excellent. Well, we'll see if the album has other standout tracks later this month but I for one am hopeful that the band have hit a rich vein and excited by where they go from here. A good video as always, Michael.

Michael, the 3 songs sound very, VERY good!! The musicianship is great. Only thing lacking is Ian Gillan's vocal range. Tiger.

Great album..✌️

So far all the songs released have sounded great, excited to hear the rest

Like all 3, Portable Door, Pictures of You, Lazy Sod in that order.

Deep purple has changed members like we change calendars. It’s part of their legendary history 1. Pictures of you 2. Portable door 3. Lazy sod. 2 and 3 are tough to place. Probably a tie

I totally agree...very good explained

Haven't bought a Purple album since Ritchie finally left...🤓 Well bought some live Bluerays/DVDs from the Morse era...

What I heard , it sounds really good. Lazy Sod was great!

Hi Micheal. I totally agree and have ordered the album. Great stuff! Cheers Glenn Sydney Oz 🙏🍺

Amazing comeback Don Airey shines

1) Portable 2) Sod 3) Pictures The 1st 2 could flip.

deep purple is immortal !

Very interesting album. I liked "Infinite" from DP last albums, but this one sounds even better. (indeed close to MKII)

I've heard 3 songs with the first single by far the best

I own 46 Deep Purple albums. I'm looking forward to this one. The last few with Morse were good. No disrespect to Steve but I think Mcbride is a better fit for the band.

Sounds VERY promising so far--looking forward to it! One more week..... T

In my book their last several album have pretty good.Sounds like this one will just be a continuation of great music

This new record has a Perfect Strangers / The House of Blue Light vibe. My favorite of their sounds….

Awesome to be honest have a wonderful day Michael and have a wonderful happy independence day to the United states ❤😊

Hopefully Its The Return of Rock N Roll

Please rethink your considaration of Steve Morse for all Deep Purple albums after 2012. Now What!?, InFinite, Whoosh! and I myself even have had a couple of good laughs and enjoyment with Turning To Crime. Now I still have to wait for almost two weeks for a classic new almost Mark II album by this Perfect Strangers band.

Always one of my top bands since 1970, through thick and thin, you can't keep a good band down!

Yea and listen to the lyrics toughest hard rock ❤

Michael thank you for listening to my pleases to you to cover Deep Purple. Now you have, maybe you want to go over some more of their work from this century. You have to listen to the whole albums all if the way through to get a feel for the music as each album had its own feel. You need your feel them all separately.

Based on the first three tracks, I am doing something I haven't done since 1984. I am buying the new Deep Purple album. And you are right, its new music, but it sounds familiar. Portable door is really a very good sounding and catchy song that should be hit if radio stations stilled played new music. I don't need to hear Smoke On The Water for the 10,000th time, but Portable Door sure would sound great on the radio.

Greetings from Newfoundland. I just joined the Tribe ! The lack of interplay between Don and Simon and the 4 minute songs is certainly different and noticeable for Deep Purple. The guitar/organ duels were once a cornerstone of their sound. On his past work with the guys, Bob Ezrin was all about encouraging the band to stretch out. As far as the singles,1- Portable Door 2- Lazy Sod 3- Pictures of You . All the songs are easily digestable,but I doubt I'll be humming them from memory in 6 months from now.

First of all, I loved the Mark II era. I also accept that Steve Morse is a brilliant guitarist. But I never liked his sound, the sound of his guitar. There were certainly some outstanding songs with him, but somehow something was always missing to fulfill the magic of Deep Purple. I have to say that I was and always will be a fan of Ritchie Blackmore. Now Simon McBride. For the first time since Ritchie left, I have the Deep Purple feeling again. The songs I know so far are excellent. The guitar sound feels right. I am so excited about the full album. And I hope that Deep Purple will be around for a long time to come.

This can be said for all of their albums.

Another good album coming. Can't find one track i don't like. Simon has a bit of Ritchie and Steve's playing style in these 3 tracks, so he'll be a perfect fit. Bring it on

Don Airey has been around a long time, played with Ozzy, Gary Moore and Rainbow, amongst others. Great keyboard player.

The same goes for me with Steve Morse. Don has always been a big influence for me. Simon fits in very well.

This may be their best album since Burn.

These 3 songs are great! I liked 3:09 them all on first listen. Now you have to be sceptical these days with pro tools and auto tune, but Gillans voice is cool, he has a kind of slur going which I love.

I tell you what I wish Gillan would sing my songs even at his age.

I think it will be near impossible to surpass the masterpiece that is Purpendicular and to a lesser extent Now What!? Yes folks musically superior to Machine Head and In Rock. Well we are all entitled to our opinions.

I'm going through the same thing as you. MK.II is where it's at for me (not to knock any of the other iterations of the band, just personal preference) , and kinda lost track/interest when it comes to their latter day work. Latest track (Lazy Sod) did pop up in my spotify 'new music' suggestions though. It did have that MK.II flavour/vibe (and a bit Mk.II of swagger/attitude if you will) to it that struck the right chord so to speak. Not trying to pick it apart too much though, just gonna enjoy it for what it is.

I agree 100%

I've enjoyed all of Purple's albums since Now What!? Whoosh is the best of the bunch so far. I'll certainly be listening to the new album when it comes out.

Maybe they don't release any weird songs in this album. I'm happy with what I have heard so far.

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Just subscribed! I reckon the new album is gonna be fantastic! Simon is ok but I liked Stevy after Ritchie. (Abandon is a masterpiece for me-I play the guitar too) Lazy Sod-is pretty good , the rest of the two songs are at approximately the same level (IMO). Best regards from Moscow, Russia, Cheers!

100% agree! as close as you can get to Mark II.

The first two singles do not promise that

Good Deal !

Yes, plz.

The very best😂 u gotta be kidding me dudeee…I am from Indonesia, I think I am as knowledgable in terms of rock n roll who shaped heavy metal music as it is today…u reviewed on this album that could be the very best album is so hyperbolic and so marketalist mentally 😂

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You are so right. It is the vibe and we have got to get ready for a big one!

I am still pondering their question of "Who do we think we are" ?😜🎶🎹🎶Play On

Michael you should try Uriah Heep

Well said

I've heard the songs not bad mellowed alot .

Nice job on the third tune and fist. Second song has not melded in the stew pot for me just yet. Got tix for a can’t be beat outdoor concert with yes in August. A warm summer night in New Hampshire with my all time band. Yahoo. As my uncle Ted would say. Live free or die mother fucker!!! Get it going!!!

Check out the recent AC/DC concerts. They are still amazing with no backing tracks.

Lazy Sod is a Sex Pistols song I believe. Not sure if Deep Purple is covering it. I have to hear the Deep Purple version. Thanks for the info.. )^_-)/

I removed my initial comment. I am taking it back. I bought the new album today. Excuse the language, but "It's f*cking hot!" Jon Lord would be smiling if he heard it. 💜💜💜💜💜