The Platinum Collection
Deep Purple · 2005
214 min · 41 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A sprawling anthology of hard rock anthems and progressive rock explorations, capturing Deep Purple's dynamic range and groundbreaking sound.
The Platinum Collection is an album by Deep Purple, released in 2005. A sprawling anthology of hard rock anthems and progressive rock explorations, capturing Deep Purple's dynamic range and groundbreaking sound. 'The Platinum Collection' is significant for its comprehensive overview of Deep Purple's influential career, including remixed tracks that have reintroduced their classic sound to new audiences. The album highlights key singles that have shaped rock music, contributing to Deep Purple's legacy as one of the most enduring bands in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Platinum Collection sound like?
A sprawling anthology of hard rock anthems and progressive rock explorations, capturing Deep Purple's dynamic range and groundbreaking sound. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes The Platinum Collection by Deep Purple notable?
'The Platinum Collection' is significant for its comprehensive overview of Deep Purple's influential career, including remixed tracks that have reintroduced their classic sound to new audiences. The album highlights key singles that have shaped rock music, contributing to Deep Purple's legacy as one of the most enduring bands in the genre. Released in 2005, 'The Platinum Collection' serves as a retrospective of Deep Purple's extensive catalog, showcasing their evolution from early hits like 'Hush' to later masterpieces such as 'Smoke on the Water.' By this time, the band had solidified their status as pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal, following decades of lineup changes and musical experimentation.
How many songs are on The Platinum Collection?
The Platinum Collection has 41 tracks, running approximately 214 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Hush 4:26
- 2 Mandrake Root 6:11
- 3 Hey Joe 7:27
- 4 Kentucky Woman 4:42
- 5 Wring That Neck 5:12
- 6 Shield 6:03
- 7 Bird Has Flown 2:53
- 8 Emmaretta 3:07
- 9 Hallelujah 3:41
- 10 Black Night (single version) 3:27
- 11 Speed King 5:51
- 12 Flight of the Rat 7:52
- 13 Child in Time Standout 10:18
Disc 2
- 1 Fireball 3:24
- 2 Strange Kind of Woman 3:51
- 3 Demon’s Eye 5:20
- 4 No One Came (1996 remix) 6:24
- 5 Highway Star (1997 remix) 6:29
- 6 Smoke on the Water Standout 5:41
- 7 When a Blind Man Cries (1997 remix) 3:30
- 8 Space Truckin’ (1997 remix) 4:56
- 9 Lazy (live) 10:33
- 10 Never Before (live) 3:57
- 11 Woman From Tokyo 5:49
- 12 Smooth Dancer 4:09
- 13 Mary Long 4:24
- 14 Burn (single edit) 4:31
Disc 3
- 1 Might Just Take Your Life 4:38
- 2 Coronarias Redig 4:53
- 3 Stormbringer 4:05
- 4 Hold On 5:05
- 5 Soldier of Fortune 3:14
- 6 Mistreated (live) 11:35
- 7 You Keep On Moving 5:18
- 8 Love Child 3:05
- 9 Drifter 4:00
- 10 Perfect Strangers (live) 6:23
- 11 Ted the Mechanic (live) 4:33
- 12 Any Fule Kno That 4:28
- 13 Bludsucker 4:27
- 14 Sun Goes Down 4:13
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
214 min 28 sec
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