Deep Purple are in their seventh decade. They’ve sold 120 million albums. And they still have things to say. “There was no joy, no happiness on stage. I don’t blame any one person for it, but Ithink we know who we’re talking about”
Deep Purple’s new studio album, Splat!, is presented as evidence that the veteran band still feels energised and creatively engaged in its seventh decade. Singer Ian Gillan says the sessions were marked by genuine enjoyment, contrasting with a past period when there was “no joy” or happiness on stage, though he avoids directly blaming an individual.
The article highlights the closing moments of the track Diablo, where Gillan’s audible laugh and exclamation were left on the recording to capture the band’s mood. The song features guest second guitarist Keith Urban and was recorded at The Sound studio in Nashville, now owned by Urban; Deep Purple have sold an estimated 120 million albums.
- Deep Purple say Splat! was made in a joyful atmosphere.
- Gillan contrasts it with an unhappy earlier period.
- Keith Urban guests on Diablo.