WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE

Unlike follow ups by other groups to their 'magnum opus', which are often very disappointing (by comparison), e.g., Pink Floyds 'Shine on you Crazy Diamond' (versus 'Dark Side of the Moon'), this follow up to Deep Purples essential 'Machine Head' is actually very good.' My woman from Tokyo' is here in its entirety, unlike the shameful Deep Purple compilation '30:very best of', where some joker in their infinite wisdom has shaved nearly 3 MINUTES(!) off the song ... it might as well not be there. Like Pink Floyd on 'Animals', Deep Purple enjoy giving Mary Whithouse a tongue lashing on 'Mary Long'. The rest of the songs are good.

Overall a competent, enjoyable album good standard.

3.5* to 4*