Burn (Deep Purple album)

Burn is the eighth studio album by the English hard rock band Deep Purple, released in February 1974. This was the first Deep Purple album to feature then-unknown David Coverdale on vocals and Glenn Hughes, from Trapeze, on bass and vocals.

Burn
Studio album by
Deep Purple
Released15 February 1974
RecordedNovember 1973
StudioMontreux, Switzerland with the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio
GenreHard rock, heavy metal, blues rock
Length41:37
LabelPurple (Europe, Oceania, South America)
Warner Bros. (USA, Canada & Japan)
ProducerDeep Purple
Deep Purple chronology
Who Do We Think We Are
(1973)		 Burn
(1974)		 Stormbringer
(1974)
Singles from Burn
  1. "Might Just Take Your Life" / "Coronarias Redig"
    Released: 12 February 1974
  2. "Burn" / "Coronarias Redig"
    Released: 1974 (US only)

Recording

The album was recorded in Montreux, Switzerland, in November 1973, with the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio. With the addition of David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes, Purple's hard rock sound became more boogie oriented, incorporating elements of soul and funk which would become much more prominent on the follow-up album, Stormbringer.

Hughes participated in song-writing, but wasn't given credit due to unexpired contractual obligations. However, the 30th anniversary edition of the album included Hughes in the credits for all the tracks except "Sail Away", "Mistreated", "'A' 200" and the bonus track "Coronarias Redig".[1]

Release and reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Blogcritics(favourable)[3]
Christgau's Record GuideC+[4]
Rolling Stone(unfavourable)[5]
The Daily VaultA[6]

Burn hit #3 in the UK albums chart, #9 in the US Billboard 200, and reached #1 in four European countries.

Eduardo Rivadavia of AllMusic wrote in his review:

The phenomenal title track started things off at full throttle, actually challenging the seminal "Highway Star" for the honor of best opener to any Deep Purple album, while showcasing the always impressive drumming of Ian Paice. The fantastic slow-boiling blues of "Mistreated"'s greatness qualifies it for the highest echelons of hard rock achievement, and therefore ranks as an essential item in the discography of any self-respecting music fan.[2]

In 2004 Burn was remastered and released with bonus tracks. "Coronarias Redig" was recorded during the Burn recording sessions, used only as a B-side for the "Might Just Take Your Life" single in 1974. It appears as a bonus track (in remixed form) on the anniversary edition re-release. The 2004 remix version of "Burn" was later used in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.[7]

In 2005 an unauthorised documentary about the album was produced as part of "The Ultimate Critical Review" series. It featured brand new interview with the original Deep Purple Mk III bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes.

"Might Just Take Your Life", released three days before the album on 12 February, was Deep Purple's first UK single in two years.

Track listings

All tracks are written by Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes, Jon Lord and Ian Paice, except as indicated.

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Burn" 6:00
2."Might Just Take Your Life" 4:36
3."Lay Down, Stay Down" 4:15
4."Sail Away"Blackmore, Coverdale5:48
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."You Fool No One" 4:47
2."What's Goin' On Here" 4:55
3."Mistreated"Blackmore, Coverdale7:25
4."'A' 200"Blackmore, Lord, Paice3:51
30th Anniversary Edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
9."Coronarias Redig" (2004 remix)Blackmore, Lord, Paice5:30
10."Burn" (2004 remix) 6:00
11."Mistreated" (2004 remix)Blackmore, Coverdale7:28
12."You Fool No One" (2004 remix) 4:57
13."Sail Away" (2004 remix)Blackmore, Coverdale5:37

Personnel
Deep Purple
Production
  • Deep Purple – producer, mixing
  • Martin Birch – engineer, mixing
  • Tapani Tapanainen – assistant engineer
  • Nesbit, Phipps and Froome – artwork
  • Fin Costello – sleeve photography
  • Candle Makers Supplies – candles
  • Tony Edwards – executive producer (2004 version)
  • Matthew Tait – mixing at Metropolis Studios, London (bonus tracks)
  • Peter Mew – mastering at Abbey Road Studios, London (2004 version)

Charts

Certifications
Country Organization Year Sales
USA RIAA 1974 Gold (+ 500,000)[23]
Germany BVMI 1974 Gold (+ 250,000)[24]
France SNEP 1975 Gold (+ 100,000)[25]
UK BPI 1974 Gold (+ 100,000)[26]
Argentina CAPIF 1975 Gold (+ 30,000)
Sweden IFPI 1975 Gold (+ 50,000)[27]

Accolades
Publication Country Accolade Year Rank
Classic Rock United Kingdom "100 Greatest British Rock Album Ever"[28] 2006 27

References
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  4. Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: D". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved 24 February 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
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