Search - Deep Purple :: Live in Stuttgart 1993

Last Hurrah from the Historic Lineup

Michael L. Wicks | Silicon Valley USA | 11/28/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Having just purchased The last studio recording with the MKII lineup, The Battle Rages On, I was interested in hearing their final recorded

live performances in Europe, so I purchased the 4-CD set. The Stuttgard shows are definitely the highlights, and the entire band has never been better. My personal favorite from TBRO is Anya, and the 12+ minute version here is some of the best live heavy-metal-thunder-rock-and-roll

that you will ever hear. I've never been a Ritchie Blackmore fan, though I've always liked his sound, but on "Anya" he RIPS like nothing I've ever heard. The backfill of the drums and organ absolutely POUND this song into the stratosphere and Blackmore's guitar pyrotechnics keep it

there as he rifles riff after riff as the crowd chants "Go, go go." I've never heard anything better recorded live. I only wish there was a DVD to

go along with it! Long live Deep Purple!!"

End of an era

Mike | San Jose, CA | 05/17/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Four songs from the final Blackmore album "The Battle Rages On" (The Battle Rages On, Anya, Talk About Love, A Twist In The Tale) as well as the classic hits you'd expect, add up to the final days of Deep Purple's MK II lineup. Before the final dates of this tour, Richie Blackmore would be gone for the last time (with Joe Satriani stepping in to perform the remaining dates). This isn't the best MK II Deep Purple you've heard, and it also isn't the worst. Fans of the classic lineup won't be disappointed, but don't confuse "Stuttgart 1993" with "Made In Japan." It's an official release on Song BMG, so it's not a bootleg...always the first thing you want to check on any "from the vault" DP releases."

Long time Blackmore fanatic says buy it!!!! ..Buy it now

herb | somewhere hopefully | 06/11/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I kept reading this review by this guy Michael L Wicks who said: "Im not even a Blackmore fan" and he indictes there's some great Ritchie on this cd. I found that interesting. Usually Blackmore fans cannot be objective, so I really noticed that comment. I'm thinking: "Do I buy another live Purple disc after 30 plus years of spending $ on them????" I like Steve Morse and he's a great player but he just doesnt have the dark- edge or that unpredictable nature that Ritchie brings. There's something a bit "safe" about Purple with Morse these days and it's a little boring to me. I figure I'd give this disc a shot. Now I am a guy who considers himself a Blackmore expert, a Purple historian, and quite able to make valued judgments on this bands output since the late 60's to present. I headphoned the entire first disc. Well, WOW..I am just really impressed with this disc. Firstly the sound quality is stunning. It has a fullness and magic not that unlike the way "Made in Japan" was. Im not comparing them musically because they cannot be compared. (I love "Made in Japan") So sound-wise it's awesome. whoever mixed it did a great job. Performance-wise this disc blows away "Hell or High Water", "Nobodys Perfect", Knebworth" etc...etc.. This is an AWESOME disc folks!!BUY IT!!!! There are some great unexpected moments on here and the band just cooks. Check out that instrumental version of "The Mule"..so different than the original. The solo on "ANYA" by Ritchie is great! Gillan does one of the best versions of "Knocking at your backdoor" I've heard from him. This disc was originally part of a box set that aslo contained that show that is on the DVD "Hell or High Water". The band tried to pull this set not too long ago but it's now out in a couple forms. This STUTTGART show is the one to get! (NO NEED FOR THE BOX AS THE OTHER NIGHT WAS TERRIBLE)

If you want a killer show with the band in high gear WITH Ritchie...this is the one. It is the best live performance with Blackmore of the post 84 era. Get it before it dissappears! This is no bootleg but it also has a "minimalist" packaging-style and I sense it will vanish quickly. ******>>>>>>>> Another interesting fact is that the band wanted this pulled from the market, yet this show is the one they gave Joe Satriani in order to learn the set when Blackmore left! Obviously they considered it a good performance. Why would they give him a bad performance? Man, what a great release...every now and them I am surprised by a disc and this is one."