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''Re-Machined'' features mostly specially recorded tracks from former Deep Purple Mk III member [[Glenn Hughes (British musician)|Glenn Hughes]] with [[Chad Smith]] of [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]], [[Iron Maiden]], [[Metallica]], [[Chickenfoot]], [[Steve Vai]], [[Black Label Society]], [[Carlos Santana]] and [[Papa Roach]] vocalist [[Jacoby Shaddix]] - their version of "Smoke on the Water" has previously been released on the Santana album ''[[Guitar Heaven]]'', [[Jimmy Barnes]] & [[Joe Bonamassa]], and the supergroup Kings of Chaos featuring [[Def Leppard]] vocalist [[Joe Elliott]], [[Steve Stevens]], and former [[Guns N' Roses]] members [[Duff McKagan]] and [[Matt Sorum]].<ref name="Tribute album"/> |
''Re-Machined'' features mostly specially recorded tracks from former Deep Purple Mk III member [[Glenn Hughes (British musician)|Glenn Hughes]] with [[Chad Smith]] of [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]], [[Iron Maiden]], [[Metallica]], [[Chickenfoot]], [[Steve Vai]], [[Black Label Society]], [[Carlos Santana]] and [[Papa Roach]] vocalist [[Jacoby Shaddix]] - their version of "Smoke on the Water" has previously been released on the Santana album ''[[Guitar Heaven]]'', [[Jimmy Barnes]] & [[Joe Bonamassa]], and the supergroup [[Kings of Chaos (band)|Kings of Chaos]] featuring [[Def Leppard]] vocalist [[Joe Elliott]], [[Steve Stevens]], and former [[Guns N' Roses]] members [[Duff McKagan]] and [[Matt Sorum]].<ref name="Tribute album"/> |
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There are two wildly differing versions of the album's most famous track "Smoke on the Water", one from Carlos Santana with vocals by Jacoby Shaddix and one from Flaming Lips, and Metallica have contributed their own special take on "When A Blind Man Cries", a track recorded at the ''Machine Head'' sessions, but originally released as the B-side to "Never Before". |
There are two wildly differing versions of the album's most famous track "Smoke on the Water", one from Carlos Santana with vocals by Jacoby Shaddix and one from Flaming Lips, and Metallica have contributed their own special take on "When A Blind Man Cries", a track recorded at the ''Machine Head'' sessions, but originally released as the B-side to "Never Before". |
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| Re-Machined: A Tribute to Deep Purple's Machine Head | |
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| Compilation album by Various artists | |
| Released | September 25, 2012 |
| Genre | Hard rock, heavy metal, blues rock |
| Label | Eagle Rock Entertainment |
| Producer | Kevin Shirley, Glenn Hughes, Howard Benson, Mike Fraser, Zakk Wylde, Matt Sorum, the Flaming Lips, Greg Fidelman, Fabrizio Grossi |
Re-Machined: A Tribute to Deep Purple's Machine Head is a 2012 tribute album that features a variety of hard rock and heavy metal bands covering songs written by Deep Purple. Groups included on the multi-artist collection include Black Label Society and Iron Maiden among others. Picking up some commercial success, the work hit the #41 slot on Billboard Top Independent Albums chart and additionally received critical praise from publications such as Allmusic.[1]
As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of Deep Purple's 1972 release Machine Head, Re-Machined was released on September 25, 2012 by Eagle Rock Entertainment.[2]
Recording
Re-Machined features mostly specially recorded tracks from former Deep Purple Mk III member Glenn Hughes with Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Chickenfoot, Steve Vai, Black Label Society, Carlos Santana and Papa Roach vocalist Jacoby Shaddix - their version of "Smoke on the Water" has previously been released on the Santana album Guitar Heaven, Jimmy Barnes & Joe Bonamassa, and the supergroup Kings of Chaos featuring Def Leppard vocalist Joe Elliott, Steve Stevens, and former Guns N' Roses members Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum.[2]
There are two wildly differing versions of the album's most famous track "Smoke on the Water", one from Carlos Santana with vocals by Jacoby Shaddix and one from Flaming Lips, and Metallica have contributed their own special take on "When A Blind Man Cries", a track recorded at the Machine Head sessions, but originally released as the B-side to "Never Before".
Reception
Since its release, the album has been met with mostly positive reviews. William Clark of Guitar International said, "This Remachined Tribute is a re-launch of one of the very best albums of all time and one that fields such a diverse and amazing set of guitar talents that I have no reservations – none – recommending this to followers of Deep Purple".[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord & Ian Paice
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Smoke on the Water" | Carlos Santana, Jacoby Shaddix | 5:05 |
| 2. | "Highway Star" (Live) | Chickenfoot | 7:05 |
| 3. | "Maybe I'm a Leo" | Glenn Hughes & Chad Smith | 4:59 |
| 4. | "Pictures of Home" | Black Label Society | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Never Before" | Kings of Chaos | 4:05 |
| 6. | "Smoke on the Water" | The Flaming Lips & Gibby Haynes | 4:25 |
| 7. | "Lazy" | Jimmy Barnes, Brad Whitford & Joe Bonamassa | 8:53 |
| 8. | "Space Truckin'" | Iron Maiden | 3:27 |
| 9. | "When a Blind Man Cries" | Metallica | 4:37 |
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10. | "Highway Star" | Glenn Hughes, Steve Vai & Chad Smith | 6:18 |
See also
- Various – Re-Machined A Tribute To Deep Purple's Machine Head (credits by track)
- 2012 in American music / 2012 in British music
References
- ^ "Re-Machined: A Tribute to Deep Purple's Machine Head - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ a b "Re-Machined Deep Purple Tribute". Eagle Rock Entertainment. Archived from the original on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ "Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple's Machine Head". Archived from the original on 2012-10-29. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
