DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK

This may be Deep Purple's greatest album, and if not it still certainly has their masterpiece on it: the brilliant epic Child in Time, a ten-minute musical journey featuring my favorite guitar solo of all time. Blackmore plays with such emotion on this track, not to mention speed and technicality, it just amazes me. Gillan's vocals are so awe-inspiring it is hard to believe. It is not natural how well he sings here. The dueling guitar/organ solo in Speed King is quite fine too. My second favorite track, however, would have to be Hard Lovin' Man, which also includes a brilliant solo by Blackmore.

Rightfully proclaimed one of the first true heavy metal albums, In Rock is one heavy mother. Blackmore moves to the front of the mix, while Lord creeps further below (but still with a strong presence). Let us not forget Gillan's first (and one of his best) appearances. Another must get.

All in all, one of the greatest hard rock albums of all times. It is a landmark of rock 'n roll music. 5.0

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