Perfect Strangers

by Deep Purple

Overview

Deep Purple's definitive Mark II lineup reunited for 1984's Perfect Strangers. It is one of the better examples of a reunion album, although the band's uneasy camaraderie only lasted a few more years. "Knocking at Your Back Door" opens the album with a roar. Ian Gillan's lyrics don't make much sense, but Ritchie Blackmore's guitar riffs and Ian Paice's thunderous drumming carry this song as well as the rest of the album. The robotic rhythm of the title cut relies on Jon Lord's organ work. The 1999 remastered reissue features the bonus track "Son of Alerik." This fascinating, mid-tempo, ten-minute instrumental was the B-side of the "Perfect Strangers" 12" single in the U.K. ~ Bret Adams

Product Details

Release Date:	06/22/1999
Label:	Mercury
UPC:	0731454604529
Rank:	27207

Tracks

1. Knocking at Your Back Door
2. Under the Gun
3. Nobody's Home
4. Mean Streak
5. Perfect Strangers
6. A Gypsy's Kiss
7. Wasted Sunsets
8. Hungry Daze
9. Not Responsible
10. Son of Alerik

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Deep Purple   Primary Artist
Ian Paice   Drums
Roger Glover   Bass,Synthesizer
Ritchie Blackmore   Guitar
Jon Lord   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Craig Sprovach   Logo Concept,Design
Werner Walendowski   Assistant Engineer
George Corsillo   Design,Cover Design
George Bodnar   Photography
Bill Levy   Art Direction
Ian Paice   Composer
Ian Gillan   Composer
Greg Calbi   Mastering
Deep Purple   Producer
Drafi Deutscher   Assistant Engineer
Roger Glover   Composer,Producer
Nick Blagona   Engineer
Suha Gur   Remixing
Ritchie Blackmore   Composer
Jon Lord   Composer
Ronnie David   Assistant Engineer
Cliff Bonnell   Assistant Engineer
Mickey Gregory   Photography