DEEP PURPLE / The Long Goodbye Japan Tour 2018 Final Fukuoka Sunpalace (2CDR)

CD01:
01. Intro (Mars, the Bringer of War)
02. Highway Star
03. Pictures of Home
04. Bloodsucker
05. Strange Kind of Woman
06. Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming
07. Uncommon Man
08. Lazy
09. The Surprising
10. Time for Bedlam
11. Birds of Prey
12. Keyboard Solo
13. Perfect Strangers
14. Space Truckin'

CD02:
01. Smoke on the Water
-(Encore)-
02. Summertime Blues >
03. Hush (Joe South cover)
04. Black Night

Lineup:
Ian Gillan (Vocals)
Ian Paice (Drums)
Roger Glover (Bass)
Steve Morse (Guitar)
Don Airey (Keyboards)

This release captures the final night of Deep Purple’s 2018 Japan tour, held on October 22 at the Fukuoka Sunpalace in Fukuoka, Japan. Marking the band’s 16th tour in Japan and coinciding with their 50th anniversary, this run—titled "The Long Goodbye Japan Tour"—was rumored among fans to be their final visit to the country. The performance documented here, the very last show of the tour, is remarkably vivid; one can almost sense Ian Gillan pouring every last ounce of his energy into the performance. Steve Morse and Don Airey provide a solid foundation for the band’s sound, making the entire concert a highlight-filled experience. While the setlist remained consistent throughout the tour, it features a parade of classic tracks that long-time fans will absolutely love. With an enthusiastic audience packing the venue, the energy is palpable, allowing for a truly immersive live music experience. The sound quality is excellent, as it is an audience recording sourced from a high-quality master. Thanks to an ideal recording position, the audio offers a direct, immersive experience; every instrument is captured in vivid, granular detail. The recording is clear and consistently high-quality, entirely free from distracting audience noise.