Deep Purple are an English hard-rock band formed in 1967. They emerged at the height of psychedelia and played a key role in the development of heavy metal during the early 1970s. Their most well-known songs include “Hush,” “Smoke On the Water,” and “Woman from Tokyo.” The first Deep Purple lineup released the 1968 albums […]
Rainbow was an English hard-rock band formed by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore following his initial exit from Deep Purple in 1974. The band released two albums and a live double-LP on Polydor-subsidiary Oyster between 1975 and 1977, followed by five further studio albums on the parent label between 1978 and 1983. Blackmore was the one constant […]
Bent Out of Shape is the seventh studio album by Rainbow, released in 1983 on Polydor/Mercury. The album would be the band’s final studio release, save for a one-off reunion 12 years later. Tracklist: A1. “Stranded” (4:33) A2. “Can’t Let You Go” (4:25) A3. “Fool for the Night” (4:08) A4. “Fire Dance” (4:34) A5. “Anybody […]
