[Heeplist] [NHC] Some Great New Music

[Bob Winward]

I went through a phase in the late 70's and good part of the 80's where I
always craved new music.  Now it seems I only crave Heep, and I must admit,
it is easier on the wallet!

That said, I picked up the new DEEEP PURPLE cd yesterday, with very low
expectations.  There were a few comments on the list, then seemed to die
off.  I played one listen so far, and I must say I am very pleased and
surprised.  Now What on first listen, sounds much better than purpindicular,
Bananas or Rapture of the Deep.  Not sure if I missed any others, but they
are not rememberable.  Now What is the best I have heard since Perfect
Strangers.  The keyboards really jumped out at me, much more dominant than I
ever remember Airey sounding.  Plus all the songs did not sound the same, I
heard lots of keyboard and guitar solos and it all sounded very
artsy/progressive.  A couple of songs I thought I was listening to Styx or
Kansas.  The keys were very up front.  I can't wait to get back in the car
and listen some more.  I am excited about this.


On 6/10/13 12:28 AM, "Dave Crookham" <crookham at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> It's been a boring year for my music-wise so far. I'm much like Dave S. in
> that I primarily listen to stuff I haven't heard before. Not really any
> keepers except the new Purple CD, and that doesn't even compare to their
> glory days, it's just so much better than most of the post Blackmore
> material.