Classic Albums: Machine Head

I probably shouldn't have reviewed each one these individually. A set would have been less boring, but as a fastidious completist I shall continue upon the path upon which I have already started to blaze.

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So yeah, I watched another Classic Albums. It's the same ol' schtick as the rest. And it's about another album you probably already knew a bunch about. BUT as a nerd, it's still always worth the 50 minute investment. You glean new tidbits of info you didn't know before. And it's always cool to hear them remix the songs on the fly.

What makes this one pretty cool is the cast of characters. Blackmore is a bit of a fairy. Lord is a big fella. Phenomenal musician. I really dig his approach to music and songwriting. It's be amazing to be in a band with him. And Gillan freakin rocks. The archival footage is sweet. I think they're such an odd group of people (like most bands tend to be) that it pushed and pulled their music in so many directions. Often to their detriment. But this is Machine Head. It's an amazing record and this short doc is worth streaming.

Looks like they're about to gig in Sherwood Forest with that get-up. Ian Gillan and his Merry Men.