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The Battle Rages On…
Rock · 1993 · 10 tracks

The Battle Rages On…

Deep Purple

The final studio statement from the classic Mark II lineup. Heavy, cynical, and technically sharp hard rock with a polished nineties production edge.

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The classic lineup's final, heaviest, and most cynical punch before the wheels came off.

A heavy, confrontational energy born from internal friction and a cynical view of the modern world.

The Battle Rages On… · vs · Deep Purple
Social Commentary+2.2σ

The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
The Battle Rages On
5:54
02
Lick It Up
4:00
03
Anya
6:32
04
Talk About Love
4:08
05
Time to Kill
5:51
06
Ramshackle Man
5:34
07
A Twist in the Tale
4:17
08
Nasty Piece of Work
4:37
09
Solitaire
4:42
10
One Man’s Meat
4:39
Moments Worth Waiting For
The opening title track's massive, galloping riff that signals the return of the classic lineup with a modern, heavier weight.
The haunting, Eastern-influenced guitar melody in 'Anya' that builds into a soaring, theatrical hard rock anthem.
The gritty, shuffle-beat blues of 'Ramshackle Man' where the organ and guitar trade licks like a barroom brawl.
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