This is a surprisingly tight performance considering the known history of the group at this time (1993) or more to the point the ongoing Gillan-Blackmore rift. The playing by all concerned is very proficient and a joy to listen to. I never got to see MkII in concert so this, Made In Japan & Nobody's Perfect are the closest I'll get and while nothing matches Made In Japan, it's still a big improvement on Nobody's Perfect. The great thing is the use of new material like "Anya" & " A Twist Of The Tail" and less obvious tracks like "Anyone's Daughter" (from Fireball) which I've never heard live before. Even Ritchie sounds like he's enjoying himself! That's the beauty of the group now - pulling out older, rarely heard classics for a new audience. I do recommend this album to anyone who wants to hear what a live performance should be all about with the crowd responding incredibly to the opening chords of familiar songs such as "Child In Time". But then Europe (and particularly Germany) have always loved their Purple no matter what lineup. Another special moment is the short blast of the "Burn" riff during "Speed King". Uncredited bonuses are quick fire, incendiary versions of "Lazy", "Space Truckin'" & "Woman From Tokyo". If you love Purple live - GET IT!!

I have been a devoted Deep Purple fan for 30 years, but I tell it like it is. Trust me when I say that this live performance, recorded mostly in October 1993 in Stuttgart, Germany, is absolutely stunning. After countless listenings in recent years, I never tire of the dramatic power and delicate nuance brought forth with such virtuosity by Blackmore, Gillan, Lord, Glover and Paice. The whole atmosphere of the recording is so encompassing that it makes me feel as if I'm standing wide-eyed on stage with the band. Given the exceptional performance, flawless sound quality, and historical significance of this scintillating concert (being one of Blackmore's last with Purple), this CD is simply essential.

Blackmore had still played some pretty stuffs on this album,...though he left after that.. check out the songs as Anyone's daughter, Twist in the tale, perfect strangers,...what a timeless songs...they are

Its a great CD. They have done better ones, but for anyone who wants a taste of Deep Purple live, this is one of the CDs to get. Features most of their classics, including my favorites, Speed King and Highway Star.

I hate most live albums because the recorded sound is bad, but this live album sonically amazing, I suspect it has been retouched in studio. Any info?