Machine Head is the sixth studio album released by the English rock band Deep Purple. It was recorded during December 1971 in Montreux, Switzerland, and released in March 1972.
Tracks
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Highway Star” | 6:05 |
| 2. | “Maybe I’m a Leo” | 4:51 |
| 3. | “Pictures of Home” | 5:03 |
| 4. | “Never Before” | 3:56 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Smoke on the Water” | 5:40 |
| 2. | “Lazy” | 7:19 |
| 3. | “Space Truckin'” | 4:31 |
Album Art
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“Head Machine” is an album by the English rock band Deep Purple, released in 1972. It is their second album and was released under the pseudonym “Warhorse.” The album features the song “Black Night,” which became one of the band’s most popular and enduring hits. The album was not well received by critics upon its release and did not achieve the same level of commercial success as Deep Purple’s later releases. However, it has since gained a cult following among fans of the band.
Ian Gillan was the lead vocalist for Deep Purple on the 1971 album. Gillan joined the band in 1969 and has been the lead vocalist for Deep Purple for much of their career, with some brief breaks. He is known for his powerful and distinctive voice, which has made him one of the most influential and respected singers in the history of rock music.
“Smoke on the Water” is a classic rock song by the English band Deep Purple. It was released on the album “Machine Head” and became one of the band’s most popular and enduring hits. The song is known for its iconic guitar riff, which was written by Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. The riff is played using a technique called “hammer-ons,” in which the notes are played without picking the strings, and is widely regarded as one of the most memorable and influential guitar riffs in rock history. The song’s lyrics describe a fire that occurred at the Montreux Casino in Switzerland during a concert by the band The Mothers of Invention. The fire was started by someone who fired a flare gun into the casino’s ceiling, causing the building to burn down. Deep Purple was at the casino to record their album “Machine Head,” and the song “Smoke on the Water” was written about the incident.