Deep Purple / Japan Tour 2023 Final Maruzen Intec Arena OSAKA (2CDR)

CD01:
01. Intro
02. Highway Star
03. Pictures of Home
04. No Need to Shout
05. Nothing at All
06. Guitar Solo
07. Uncommon Man
08. Lazy
09. When a Blind Man Cries
10. Anya
11. Keyboards Solo
12. Perfect Strangers

CD02:
01. Space Truckin'
02. Smoke on the Water
03. Encore Break
-(Encore)-
04. Hush
05. Bass Solo
06. Black Night

Lineup
Ian Gillan: Vocals
Roger Glover: Bass
Ian Paice: Drums
Don Airey: Keyboards
Simon McBride: Guitar

This release documents the final show of Deep Purple's 2023 Japan Tour, held on March 21 at the Maruzen Intec Arena in Osaka. Marking the conclusion of their first tour in Japan in five years, the performance showcases the band's high level of motivation throughout. Vocalist Ian Gillan, in particular, gives a spirited performance; while some signs of aging compared to their prime are inevitable, his voice is strong during this tour. The addition of a new guitarist injects a sense of freshness into the band, resulting in a live show that feels both powerful and revitalized. It is a superb hard rock concert that serves as a fitting finale to the Japan tour. The audio is a high-quality audience recording; it offers a direct, immersive feel without intrusive crowd noise, allowing for an enjoyable, consistently high-fidelity listening experience.