The Book of Taliesyn

by Deep Purple

The Book of Taliesyn cover art

Transitioning further into sprawling, heavy instrumental territory, Deep Purple's sophomore record leans heavily into classical influences and extended jamming. 'The Book of Taliesyn' is wonderfully psychedelic and fiercely energetic, balancing melodic, hard-hitting blues-rock with deeply progressive, remarkably epic symphonic fantasy themes.

Genres

  • Progressive Rock
  • Hard Rock

Tracklist

  1. Listen, Learn, Read On
  2. Wring That Neck
  3. Kentucky Woman
  4. Exposition / We Can Work It Out (Medley)
  5. Shield
  6. Anthem
  7. River Deep, Mountain High
  8. Oh No No No - Studio out Take
  9. It's All Over (BBC Top Gear Session)
  10. Hey Bop A Re Bop (BBC Top Gear Session)
  11. Wring That Neck (BBC Top Gear Session)
  12. Playground - Remixed Instrumental out Take