Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Deep Purple's 24th studio album is here and it might be their heaviest record in decades. In this review, I break down SPLAT!, the new concept album from the Mark IX lineup, produced once again by Bob Ezrin. Is this a genuine return to form, or Deep Purple by the numbers? Let's dig in.
đ¸ What's covered in this video:
The concept behind SPLAT! and why Ian Gillan built the whole album around the end of humanity
The Mark IX lineup, Simon McBride's second album with the band, and Bob Ezrin's sixth production credit
The surprise Keith Urban feature on "Diablo"
Full track-by-track breakdown of all 13 songs
My final score: 8.5/10
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Deep Purple's 24th studio album is here and it might be their heaviest record in decades. In this review, I break down SPLAT!, the new concept album from the Mark IX lineup, produced once again by Bob Ezrin. Is this a genuine return to form, or Deep Purple by the numbers? Let's dig in.
đ¸ What's covered in this video:
The concept behind SPLAT! and why Ian Gillan built the whole album around the end of humanity
The Mark IX lineup, Simon McBride's second album with the band, and Bob Ezrin's sixth production credit
The surprise Keith Urban feature on "Diablo"
Full track-by-track breakdown of all 13 songs
My final score: 8.5/10
If you enjoyed this review, hit like, subscribe, and let me know your own score for SPLAT! in the comments.
#DeepPurple #Splat #IanGillan #RogerGlover #IanPaice #DonAirey #SimonMcBride #BobEzrin #ClassicRock #HardRock #RockMusic #AlbumReview #NewMusic #KeithUrban #RockLegends
Hey everyone! I just released my new e-book called How to Start a YouTube Channel for Introverts. Itâs a quick and easy 42-page read where I share the full story behind my channel, JC Rock and Metal Reviewsâhow I got started, the struggles I faced, and the lessons I learned along the way.
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