When We Rock, We Rock, and When We Roll, We Roll
Deep Purple · 1978
44 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
Explosive guitar riffs and soaring vocals define this hard rock showcase from one of the genre's pioneers.
When We Rock, We Rock, and When We Roll, We Roll is an album by Deep Purple, released in 1978. Explosive guitar riffs and soaring vocals define this hard rock showcase from one of the genre's pioneers. The album includes several live recordings that capture the band's raw energy and musicianship, notably featuring their enduring classics like 'Smoke on the Water.' While it did not achieve the commercial heights of earlier works, its lasting impact can be seen in its influence on subsequent hard rock and heavy metal bands, as well as its critical recognition over time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does When We Rock, We Rock, and When We Roll, We Roll sound like?
Explosive guitar riffs and soaring vocals define this hard rock showcase from one of the genre's pioneers. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes When We Rock, We Rock, and When We Roll, We Roll by Deep Purple notable?
The album includes several live recordings that capture the band's raw energy and musicianship, notably featuring their enduring classics like 'Smoke on the Water.' While it did not achieve the commercial heights of earlier works, its lasting impact can be seen in its influence on subsequent hard rock and heavy metal bands, as well as its critical recognition over time. Released in 1978, 'When We Rock, We Rock, and When We Roll, We Roll' marked Deep Purple's transitional phase following their reunion in 1975. This album came after their successful comeback with 'Burn' and showcased their ability to fuse classic rock with live performance energy, solidifying their status in the evolving rock landscape.
How many songs are on When We Rock, We Rock, and When We Roll, We Roll?
When We Rock, We Rock, and When We Roll, We Roll has 8 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Space Truckin’ 4:36
- 2 Kentucky Woman 4:47
- 3 Hard Road (Wring That Neck) 5:17
- 4 Burn Standout 6:03
- 5 Woman From Tokyo 5:32
- 6 Hush 4:26
- 7 Smoke on the Water (live) Standout 6:30
- 8 Highway Star (live) Standout 6:46
Release Date
January 1, 1978
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
44 min 1 sec
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