Deep Purple Now What?! (2 LP)

Remastered Double LP!
Deep Purple’s 19th studio album sees the light of day. It is being released by the German based label earMUSIC. The band’s last studio effort dates back to 2005’s ‘Rapture Of The Deep’ so this is a long time coming. This will make album number four to feature Steve Morse on guitar and the third with keyboardist Don Airey. As previously reported, concrete information on the album title is, shall we say, up in the air. “There’s a big question mark over the name at the moment. And possibly an exclamation mark as well.” vocalist Ian Gillan told Classic Rock magazine.
Eight years after the release of "Rapture Of The Deep", following many rumours later revealed to be unfounded, Deep Purple, one of the most important and influential British rock bands of all time, have confirmed the release of a new album completely made of new studio material. After various songwriting sessions in Europe, the band recorded and mixed the album in Nashville with producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd's The Wall, Alice Cooper). The album proved to be the perfect match between the original spirit of 70's Deep Purple and a fresh and modern production. Ian Gillan has recently revealed a few working titles of songs that might appear on the album: "Out Of Hands", "Uncommon Man" and "Hell to Pay". The songs "Uncommon Man" and "Above and Beyond" were dedicated to former member Jon Lord who passed away in 2012.
""Now What ?!", mentored by legendary producer Bob Ezrin, like through the joy of playing and a compact active, well-rehearsed Band." - Stereo, July 2013
"Guitar and organ blend the melodic Purple-power sound. (...) Singer Ian Gillan, the hymns can be interpreted is still stress-free. Respect!" - Stereoplay, July 2013
"... even Deep Purple Vintage 2013 have their charms..." - Audio, July 2013 

Features:

• Double LP
• Classic 1980 album remastered
• Mastering: Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, New York
• Gatefold jacket
• Made in EU

Musicians:

• Roger Glover, bass guitar
• Ian Paice, drums
• Steve Morse, guitar
• Don Airey, keyboards
• Ian Gillan, vocals

Selections:

Side A
1. A Simple Song
2. Weirdistan
3. Out Of Hand
Side B
1. Hell To Pay
2. Bodyline
3. Above And Beyond
Side C
1. Blood From A Stone
2. Uncommon Man
3. Après Vous
Side D
1. All The Time In The World
2. Vincent Price
3. It'll Be Me