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Smoke on the Water

Deep Purple · 1998

51 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock

A dynamic blend of hard rock and classic anthems, reimagined with powerful live performances.

Smoke on the Water is an album by Deep Purple, released in 1998. A dynamic blend of hard rock and classic anthems, reimagined with powerful live performances. This album is significant for its live renditions of Deep Purple's most famous songs, including the legendary 'Smoke on the Water'. It not only serves as a tribute to the band's history but also reached notable chart positions, reaffirming their influence in classic rock even decades after their initial success. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Smoke on the Water sound like?

A dynamic blend of hard rock and classic anthems, reimagined with powerful live performances. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.

What makes Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple notable?

This album is significant for its live renditions of Deep Purple's most famous songs, including the legendary 'Smoke on the Water'. It not only serves as a tribute to the band's history but also reached notable chart positions, reaffirming their influence in classic rock even decades after their initial success. Released in 1998, 'Smoke on the Water' is a compilation album that showcases Deep Purple's enduring legacy in rock music. By this time, the band had already experienced several lineup changes and was in their later career phase, marking a period of nostalgia and celebration of their iconic tracks.

How many songs are on Smoke on the Water?

Smoke on the Water has 10 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·51:10

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Knocking at Your Back Door Standout 7:03
  • 2 Nobody’s Home 4:00
  • 3 Hush Standout 3:32
  • 4 Smoke on the Water (live version) Standout 7:25
  • 5 Woman From Tokyo (live version) 4:02
  • 6 Wasted Sunsets 4:01
  • 7 Gypsy’s Kiss 5:16
  • 8 Strangeways 5:57
  • 9 Mitzi Dupree 5:06
  • 10 Dead or Alive 4:43

Release Date

January 1, 1998

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

51 min 10 sec