Episode 48: Deep Purple - The House of Blue Light

After nearly a decade apart the Mark II version of Deep Purple reformed and made a successful comeback album with Perfect Strangers.  It wasn't long before the same tensions that led to lineup changes previously resurfaced and, between a long tour behind the album and slow-going coming up with new ideas, it was three years before The House of Blue Light was released.  The album was a blatant attempt to sound like the bands they had influenced.