Deep Purple - SPLAT! (2026)

Best tracks: Diablo / Arrogant Boy

Perhaps a little heavier than usual. Sometimes the song structures are a bit unusual. But this is still the same late-blooming Deep Purple, and McBride continues to breathe new life into the band. I'll single out the powerful Airi, but overall, I have no complaints about any of the members. I wasn't surprised, but I enjoyed it. There are a few obvious self-repetitions, but overall, it doesn't detract from the overall feel of the material.