PAICE ASHTON LORD-MALICE IN WONDERLAND-

As none of the above needs any further introduction, perhaps the album does. This record was released in 1976 and is the result of the collaboration between Ian Paice, Jon Lord and Tony Ashton since 1974. Many great names pass through this odd recording that mix Hard/Blues/Prog/ folk rock into one big teaser on the turntable. This is like the surprisingly good tasting drink you never heard of. A sort of good blender effect!! 🙂

The album is produce with a timeless soundframe with no flaws and the balance between the instruments and vocals are just superb. A healthy dose of Deep Purple seasoning and sweet guitar playing from Bernie Marsden makes this the ultimate bastard child of major rockacts from the United Kingdom out of this timeperiod.  A true Classic!! 🙂

Whatabout the drummer, Ian Paice??? Well this is an easy one. Few drummers have such an impact on rockmusic during the ´70s. The technical brilliance is excellent and the striking abilities are match by very few contemporary drummers. Personality and drive is just there and If you don´t got any influence from Mr Paice during the years, than you´re probably a liar or def. This is just as good as it gets so, lay down and indulge the sweet playing from a masterclass drummer. Thank you Sweet Lord .. 🙂

Most of you rockers out there already got this album and if you´ve missed it I do understand. This is perhaps not the first purchase if you´re looking for when good rock music is to be found by this very talented musicians. Great Hard/blues/Prog/folk rock music with catchy tunes and perfect producing makes this album this years most underrated purchase. Great copies are out there for no money at all and then you got reissues to go for if you want a more polished release. Terrific in all departments & worth every penny!! 🙂

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