The Purple Album [w/ DVD, Limited Edition]

David Coverdale paying homage to Deep Purple. These re-worked songs sound fresh, powerful, solid and modern, even beautiful in some of their re-incarnations (Sail Away is a clear example). Do not look for Blackmore or Hughes, this is Whitesnake. Do not expect the rock /blues/soul/funk of the originals, the songs have been properly snaked up. Do not wait for the natural sound of the 70s productions, we are in 2015. And, of course, do not expect the vocals of 1970 or even 1987, over 40 years have past and Coverdale is 63. He sings now in a different range and way, but his voice is completely awesome and enjoyable yet. Songs like Soldier of Fortune take another dimension, the right one, in his mature voice. So put your prejudices in a box, throw them away, and enjoy this gift from a true rocker who is still on the road after 40 years. This is my opinion, of course. If you do not agree, you can always go and listen to the old Purple songs or the old Whitesnake stuff. But I think you will be missing a brilliant Whitesnake chapter.

this re recordings of great classic rock songs from some 40 years ago should never have been re done with this modern production sound and davids special vocal effects in the studio, i see for a good 10 years now david cant really sing anymore like he did in the 70s and 80s, i think after the aweful nevermore record back in 2011 he may not have come up with any ideas for a new album at this stage so he opted to do these purple classics after a failed attempt to get the mark 3 line up back together back in 2012 was axed when jon lord passed that year and well blackmores mother in law manager stuck here nose in, so david went at it alone with his american version of whitesnake and im sorry i have been a whitesnake fan since 1979 and this is the end for me as they have not done a great record in 31 years now since slide it in back in 1984, this is a sad excuse for a record i feel and i think david should just retire as this is one of the worst things he has ever done................ dont waste your money on this...... david was such a legend years ago this is SAD