I don't understand why people don't like this album

Review Score: (10/10)
I am a huge Deep Purple fan, and I believe this to be an excellent album. For some reason, most DP fans badmouth this one, as if its somehow inferior or full of "filler." Usually when tons of fans don't like an album, I would tend to agree with them somewhat - or at least admit the album is weaker. I couldn't disagree more. Underrated is the word to describe this album. Its fun, its fast, and Blackmore's riffs and soloing are as good as they've ever been. Gillans vocal performance is excellent too. The riffs to the title track, Lick It Up, Anya, Ramshackle Man, One Man's Meat - how can you not think this is great Deep Purple music? I just don't understand why this one isn't put on par with Perfect Strangers, because I think it is almost as good. The Battle Rages On is the best DP song from the 80s till today - simply a powerful, incredible track.

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