25/03/1972 | Happy Release Day 1972 | Deep Purple - Machine Head EMI Electrola | Purple Records #deeppurple #emielectrola #purplerecords @deeppurple_official @emirecords Allmusic: „… Machine Head was anything but a one-trick pony, introducing the bona fide classic opener "Highway Star," which epitomized all of Deep Purple's intensity and versatility while featuring perhaps the greatest soloing duel ever between guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and organist Jon Lord.“ BBC: „Concise in nature, killer punches are only ever a minute away no matter which song you play.“ „Its devastating simplicity is the foundation stone of the whole record and one of rock’s most archetypal riffs. Not only heavy as hell, it was insanely catchy and the long-haired denim-wearing world grasped it to their bosom without a moment’s hesitation.“ Record Collector: „The roar of Ian Gillan’s voice, aligned to the inspired dexterity of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and keyboardist Jon Lord – kept firmly in place by the rhythm section of Roger Glover (bass) and Ian Paice (drums).“ https://www.instagram.com/p/CbhSVEOswu1/?utm_medium=tumblr