Artist: Deep Purple Album: Now What?!

Year: 2013
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Dive into the Hard Rock Genres with Deep Purple's Now What?! Album

Witnessing a band transition from the classics to the contemporary could be quite an exciting experience. Deep Purple amidst its critical and commercial acclaim has undergone such a transition, and their album Now What?! released in 2013 is a testimony to it. Today, I would like to express my thoughts on why this album should be on your playlist. Along with that, this blog will also cover a brief history of Deep Purple, the music genre of the album, the best songs of the album, the most innovative parts, and a thorough critic to the album.

For those unfamiliar with Deep Purple, they are an English rock band that was formed in Hertford in 1968. They are known for being one of the pioneers in the development of hard rock and heavy metal. The band has seen several line-up changes over the years, and their sound has developed accordingly, adapting to the contemporary sound without forgetting their roots. Now What?! Is not an exception in this case, and it undoubtedly showcases Deep Purple's versatility.

Now, what makes this album stand out from the band's other albums is their ability to continue to innovate while staying true to their roots. The album draws inspiration from many different rock styles such as blues, funk, and even progressive rock. It's this diverse range that makes Now What?! unique in its own way. Lyrically, the album touches on both personal and social issues, making it a well-rounded listening experience.

Now, let's get to the best songs of the album. The track All the Time in the World is a great display of the band's versatility. The song starts slowly with a gentle acoustic guitar and quickly developed into a full-band effort, featuring Hammond organs, and complex guitar work, making it one of the standout tracks. The title track Now What?! along with Above and Beyond are also great tracks that highlight the band's versatility in terms of style and lyrics.

The most innovative part of the album is the use of the Hammond organ and how it adds an extra layer of texture to the music. The Hammond organ has always been a staple of the Deep Purple sound, but its use in Now What?! is a great example of how innovative the band has become over the years.

Now, let's wrap up with a critic. While Deep Purple has undoubtedly delivered an innovative album, some of the tracks on the album don't have the same level of energy that the band is known for. The album could have been trimmed down to make it more concise, but that doesn't take away from the fact that this is still an excellent album overall.

Overall, Now What?! Is an album any rock fan should listen to. The transition of Deep purple from the classic era to the contemporary era may not have been to everyone's liking. Still, the versatility and innovation shown on this album make it a unique listening experience. Whether it's the smooth Hammond organ sounds or complex guitar work, the album's diverse range of styles and themes make it a must-listen. With that, I highly recommend you add this album to your playlist and enjoy the fantastic musical journey that Deep Purple has to offer.

Overall, Now What?! Is an album any rock fan should listen to. The transition of Deep purple from the classic era to the contemporary era may not have been to everyone's liking. Still, the versatility and innovation shown on this album make it a unique listening experience. Whether it's the smooth Hammond organ sounds or complex guitar work, the album's diverse range of styles and themes make it a must-listen. With that, I highly recommend you add this album to your playlist and enjoy the fantastic musical journey that Deep Purple has to offer.