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Stormbringer is the ninth studio album by the English rock band Deep Purple, released in 1974. Recorded by the Mark III lineup, it features David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes on vocals alongside Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice. The album combines hard rock with pronounced soul and funk influences, and it was the final Deep Purple studio record to feature Blackmore before his departure to form Rainbow.
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When was Deep Purple's Stormbringer released?
Stormbringer was released in 1974. It was the band's ninth studio album.
Who sang on Stormbringer?
The album features David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes sharing vocal duties. Both were part of Deep Purple's Mark III lineup alongside Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice.
Which songs are on Deep Purple's Stormbringer?
The album includes the title track, “Stormbringer,” as well as “Lady Double Dealer” and “Soldier of Fortune.” “Soldier of Fortune” became one of the better-known songs from the Coverdale era.
How does Stormbringer differ from earlier Deep Purple albums?
It mixes the band's hard-rock foundation with more funk, soul, and groove-oriented writing. Glenn Hughes's influence is especially noticeable compared with the heavier sound of albums such as Machine Head.
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