Album of the Day

The second album from Deep Purple Mk III, STORMBRINGER, shows the legendary U.K. band adding a touch of R&B to their trademark hard rock attack. It would also see the group part ways with its guitarist, who wasn't entirely on board with the new sound but goes out in a blaze of glory nonetheless - as bassist Glenn Hughes put it, “Ritchie Blackmore is damn funky, whether he likes it or not. He played wonderfully on the album.” Vocalist David Coverdale is also at the top of his game, and such burners as “Lady Double Dealer,” “High Ball Shooter” and the title will put a smile on the face of any Purple fan. Released on this day in 1974, the gold-certified STORMBRINGER still brings the heavy metal thunder.