When ‘Rapture of the Deep’ was first released in 2005, it felt like the start of something new. Twenty years on, it’s clear that it was – a crucial chapter in Deep Purple’s journey. It’s no secret that ‘Rapture of the Deep’ isn’t the first album that comes to mind when listing Deep Purple’s classics. But it’s equally true that this record – and the story behind it – played a key role in shaping the band we know today. New liner notes by Classic Rock’s Geoff Barton pull back the curtain on a time when Deep Purple were without a label, without a safety net – navigating an uncertain era of the music industry that saw the downfall of many once-great artist careers – and unravel the chemistry that gave birth to Deep Purple’s 18th studio album.

TRACKLIST

• - 1 -

  • 1. Money Talks
  • 2. Things I Never Said
  • 3. Rapture of the Deep
  • 4. Clearly Quite Absurd
  • 5. Mtv
  • 6. Back To Back

• - 2 -

  • 1. Wrong Man
  • 2. Girls Like That
  • 3. Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
  • 4. Don't Let Go
  • 5. Junkyard Blues
  • 6. Before Time Began

• - 3 -

  • 1. Mtv
  • 2. Money Talks
  • 3. Back To Back
  • 4. Before Time Began
  • 5. Closing Note