A worn-out Gillan was feuding with Blackmore, and relations within the band got even worse. The band were tired from touring, but yet their management wanted to keep capitalizing on their success, pushing them to complete their next album. Made in Japan may have benefited from the ongoing rivalry, causing unmatched and intense duels pushing out everyone’s best, but when the band returned to the studio to record their next studio album, things were different. Mark II Deep Purple had always been ridden with internal issues between its band members, and a climax was inevitable. Review Summary: A poor record by an amazing band.
