Machine Head was the sixth studio album released by Deep Purple. It was recorded in Montreux, Switzerland, and released in March 1972. Commercially, it is Deep Purple’s most successful album, topping the charts in several countries following its release.
Track listing
1. “Highway Star”
2. “Maybe I’m a Leo”
3. “Pictures of Home”
4. “Never Before”
5. “Smoke on the Water”
6. “Lazy”
7. “Space Truckin'”
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Machine Head hit the Number 1 spot on the British charts within seven days of its release, remaining there for two weeks before returning in May for a further week....
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Deep Purple initially planned to record Machine Head in December 1971, but lead singer Ian Gillan contracted hepatitis. Cancelling a forthcoming tour of America, the band placed all their plans...
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Machine Head is often cited as a major influence in the early development of the heavy metal music genre
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A song entitled “When a Blind Man Cries” was recorded during the Machine Head sessions, but not included on the album. Instead, it was used as the B-side on the...
