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Fascinating Rhythm

JPH | Saratoga, CA | 04/12/2010

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The title track is a perfect example of Blackmore's genius to use other's ideas in wholly original ways: George Gershwin would be proud. A great deal of credit is due to Coverdale, who with minimal professional experience, successfully replaced one of the world's greatest vocalists. After repeated listenings it finally dawned how good he was. Hughes isn't too shabby either on bass or vocals. These two voices complement each other perfectly and gave DP Mk.3 a distinctive identity. Pity it ended up with the superbly performed but very confused "Stormbringer" and lamentable "Come Taste the Band". Lord channels Bach in the title track, and Paice is his usual brilliant swing rock drumming self.



Required listening."