Deep Purple – ‘Never Before’

‘Never Before’ is the fourth track from Deep Purple’s Machine Head album, which was released in March 1972. It was the band’s most successful album and is regarded as a key album in the development of hard rock/metal.

‘Never Before’ was the first single to be released from the album. It was not particularly successful however, reaching only number 35 in the UK charts. As a result, it was rarely performed live. The song features a fantastic bassline from Roger Glover. Played with the pick, it includes all of the elements of a great classic rock line: a chunky pick tone, big unison riffs, and melodic lines that weave in and out of the chord progressions.

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