DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK

Though this is not an album I frequently listen to, it's hard to argue it is anything less then a stellar excellence. Speed King and Child in Time are the obvious favourites and need no introduction. Other songs like Flight of the Rat are swirling hard rock tracks that would spawn countless generations of future metal bands. Into The Fire is a certain favourite of mine. The main riff spans multiple bars and would be executed to perfection on future Rainbow albums. Hard Lovin' Man is less convincing then the other songs but still a great track.

In Rock is simply an essential album in the rock history, but I think that prog fans will generally feel more for the live masterpiece Made In Japan.