My favorite song off my favorite Purple album. Best moment is where Jon's solo ends and Ritchie's starts. The tail end of Jon's is aild and loud and then, on a whim, it's more held back en subdues only to build up again. I so love that.
Everybody's talking about "Child in Time" for a lot of good reasons. But I agree that this track pleases me even more since hearing it for the first time more than 5 decades ago. I can't really say what part of it impresses me most meanwhile but at first I could not believe that drumming like that is possible. He is just the Chief!
@@CB-xr1eg Thank you for that recommendation. But I knew Cream before Deep Purple and for some time they were my favourite band. Disraeli Gears was the first album I ever bought. So though it was not necessary but nice. And I wouög support your comment for everybody who does not still know Toad.
I love how they’re not afraid to throw in chords that are not “harmonious” to the main key during the solos. Sets your teeth on edge, but in a good way.
There is a great deal of 'dissonance' going on in their 'In Rock' LP, most notably in "Hard Lovin' Man" - a real ripper wherein Lord just abuses the holy hell out of that Hammond. For me, FotR contains his best studio solo, such a dynamic keyboardist. He is playing that organ in the style of an electric guitar....has to, with a Blackmore in the band!
Deep Purple, la más grande banda de la llamada Trinidad Impía!! Adoro El vuelo de la rata y todo el álbum. Ian Gillan extraordinaria voz!! 5 genios reunidos. 💜💜💜💜💜
Yeh, great track from arguebly their best album, but you must listen to Hard Lovin Man which is Jon Lords favourite Purple track and you can understand why when you hear the organ solo, it really is the bees knees
This is basically Deep Purple being Deep Purple. There's no real song here, the lyrics are probably just spun off the top of Gillan's head, but that doesn't matter, the intensity of it and the way the band pulls it all together is what made Deep Purple exceptional at that time. It's why a lot of people enjoy the live recordings even more than the studio work. If you like the drums, then Ian Paice's live drum solo, The Mule, is worth checking out. To see him in action, the video recorded in Copenhagen in 1972 is probably the best bet. Mesmerising stuff.
Solid track, as are they all. Deep Purple does boogie and this one allowed everyone to let their hair down. The beginning of DP's ascension, what a ride it was, and we were there to witness it!
Ian Gillan maintains a Wordography page on his website, where he explains his texts. He writes about Flight of the Rat: "This was during my transition from Jack the Lad to whatever it was that I became next on the journey to where I am now. Deep Purple effected a big change in my life and so I had to think about how to deal with it. I had started meditating a year or so before and was just getting the hang of it. Fairly primitive and uneducated stuff to start with but there was a glimmer of hope as I took a little control over my ways; having been fairly sure that I knew it all up to then - ah, the folly of youth. On reflection, most early songs have an endearing naivety about them and this attempt to expunge my dark side was quite uplifting. Of course Mr. Yin and Mrs Yang still squabble over my thoughts but my alter ego has gained control of my behavior - it's taken longer than I thought but I'm getting there".
Haven't heard this in ages. I'd forgotten how much there is packed into it (so at each change I know what to expect, but I forgot to expect it). Thanks, I enjoyed that.
Such a hidden gem. If you want the best version of a comparable song, the one that comes to mind is "The Vigil" by B.O.C.. "Hard Lovin Man" is coming up and it's even better.
That is fast and furious. Best track so far? Possibly. Best track on the album ? - it's not the one that gets nentioned by most people when they remember the album. That is yet to come. The Koh-i-nor diamond is yet to be presented. I've never tried to analyse the lyrics, it's just the vocals as any other instrument, adding to the general cacaphony. Glad you're enjoying it. It is a classic.
I've owned this album ever since it was first released. It's just struck me now that this track is about as close as you can get on a studio album to a DP live performance at that time. And there's no bigger compliment than that imo!
"We've heard the decent amount of the album..." Yeah, but whatever happened to the majestic intro to Speed King? Was this missing part addressed in any of the later videos? Or were they all prerecorded before the first one came out?
Yes very true, has Justin since listened to the original version of "Speed King" with its introduction? It remains a mystery to which only Justin knows the answer...!🤔
While they never played it live, and the composition is nothing to write home about, the sound, vibe and playing captures the essence of what the band was all about! (Especially live)
Flight of the Rat is easily the _second_ best track on In Rock, Justin. However, the actual best one you've already reacted to, a few years ago: Child in TIme. It's probably Deep Purple's best song ever.
I have this on their three disc best-of Platinum Collection. I got another collection of the first three albums. I've barely listened to any of this. I need to get it all out and binge listen. I've always been a big fan of Machine Head.
It's an anti-drug song, so the King leaving is the drug. Next song Into The Fire is also an anti-drug song. Deep Purple was a drinking band and the drugs came when Glenn Hughes in 74 tester cocaine and got hooked. A short time after Tommy Bolin replaced Blackmore and he was an heroin addict. Purple didn't had a clue about that before it was to late. That broke the band up.
I wonder if they had a lot of partial songs kicking around. All bands of that era had an extended track with a drum solo. Bands going off script with a song and just jamming to see where it would go was a thing. This sounds like a compilation of them.
On the windshield it went splat. On every park bench you have sat, is the remnants of a pigeons repast. Four legs? No, these buggers are winged rats! Careful not to be hit by their falling bombs of shat. Love the dissonant chords in this song, one of my favorites. Peace & Love.
This is when Deep Purple were at their best - this is a great track and isn't even one of the top 3 on the album. (Speed King, Child in Time and Into the Fire since you ask!)
Personally, I like Flight of the Rat more than Into the Fire or Speed King (although I love both of those as well). Living Wreck, to me, is the oft-overlooked one that is pretty great.
Why 6? There are 7 songs on the album, and if we take into account that the American and European versions differ from each other (Demon's Eye in the European and Strange Kind of Woman in the American), we can say that there are 8 songs, and if we add the magnificent b-side I 'm Alone and out-takes Freedom and Slow Train, then 3 more songs will be added that would decorate any album. ☺
I don't know if "Flight of the Rat" is the best track on the album but what I do know is that it was always one of my favorite tracks from Deep Purple with the amazing solos by Lord and Blackmore plus Paice and Glover's bouncy rhythm section (and Ritchie's funky wah pedal on the bridge proved he's always had great groove, despite always saying he hates funk music or "shoeshine music" as he called it !🤔). Either way, all of In Rock's tracks are intense and essential. What is truly astonishing and frankly unfortunate is that "Flight of the Rat" was never played live by the band, but it is far from being the only song in Deep Purple's repertoire to have been neglected !🙄
Try the rest of Burn next - classier, smoother, more innovative, less cluttered, less whiskey-soaked. But take your time getting to more Deep Purple...
Ah, a whiskey-soaked response if ever heard one. Nothing against a shot of fine whiskey, but you make my point for me sir. (What makes me think you're a guy? 🤔Sorry if I got that one wrong.) Taste in all things varies widely, as you know. Enjoy freely as you like. 🙏🏼 @@CB-xr1eg
whereas Deep Purple for me were always 5 immensely talented individuals, "AEROSMITH r o c k s" shows what happens when an album is recorded and produced to display a rock Band at their Most Creative Abrasive and addictive. Check it OuT JP!
One of the best Hard Rock albums of all time. Have had this for 45 years. All good
My favorite song off my favorite Purple album.
Best moment is where Jon's solo ends and Ritchie's starts.
The tail end of Jon's is aild and loud and then, on a whim, it's more held back en subdues only to build up again.
I so love that.
Jon Lord and Blackmore brilliant, add to that the Drums of Paice and that thumping Bass
Ah yes. Deep Purple's In Rock. One of the forefathers of heavy metal. Flight of the Rat is INTENSE.
Heavy rock buddy, not heavy metal, heavy metal is just 1 dimensional
@@hognaut They inspired the heavy metal bands of the mid 70s, particularly this album, but as you say, they were heavy rock and not metal.
Everybody's talking about "Child in Time" for a lot of good reasons. But I agree that this track pleases me even more since hearing it for the first time more than 5 decades ago. I can't really say what part of it impresses me most meanwhile but at first I could not believe that drumming like that is possible. He is just the Chief!
You should listen to Cream and Ginger Baker. On their Fresh Cream album, there's a drum solo track called Toad. Have a listen...
@@CB-xr1eg Thank you for that recommendation. But I knew Cream before Deep Purple and for some time they were my favourite band. Disraeli Gears was the first album I ever bought. So though it was not necessary but nice. And I wouög support your comment for everybody who does not still know Toad.
I love how they’re not afraid to throw in chords that are not “harmonious” to the main key during the solos. Sets your teeth on edge, but in a good way.
There is a great deal of 'dissonance' going on in their 'In Rock' LP, most notably in "Hard Lovin' Man" - a real ripper wherein Lord just abuses the holy hell out of that Hammond. For me, FotR contains his best studio solo, such a dynamic keyboardist. He is playing that organ in the style of an electric guitar....has to, with a Blackmore in the band!
Deep Purple, la más grande banda de la llamada Trinidad Impía!!
Adoro El vuelo de la rata y todo el álbum.
Ian Gillan extraordinaria voz!! 5 genios reunidos.
💜💜💜💜💜
Yeh, great track from arguebly their best album, but you must listen to Hard Lovin Man which is Jon Lords favourite Purple track and you can understand why when you hear the organ solo, it really is the bees knees
Hard Loving Man is definitely the best song on the album. 👍
Very cool track. Timeless
Great song. Excellent usage of it in ‘The Damned United’ as Leeds players in their finest 70s gear are strolling arrogantly into Derby’s ground.
One of my favourite Jon Lord solo here... wonderful tune.
This is basically Deep Purple being Deep Purple. There's no real song here, the lyrics are probably just spun off the top of Gillan's head, but that doesn't matter, the intensity of it and the way the band pulls it all together is what made Deep Purple exceptional at that time. It's why a lot of people enjoy the live recordings even more than the studio work. If you like the drums, then Ian Paice's live drum solo, The Mule, is worth checking out. To see him in action, the video recorded in Copenhagen in 1972 is probably the best bet. Mesmerising stuff.
one of my favorite tracks by them. that solo riff at 4:50 is so perfect.
Solid track, as are they all. Deep Purple does boogie and this one allowed everyone to let their hair down. The beginning of DP's ascension, what a ride it was, and we were there to witness it!
Ian Gillan maintains a Wordography page on his website, where he explains his texts. He writes about Flight of the Rat: "This was during my transition from Jack the Lad to whatever it was that I became next on the journey to where I am now. Deep Purple effected a big change in my life and so I had to think about how to deal with it.
I had started meditating a year or so before and was just getting the hang of it. Fairly primitive and uneducated stuff to start with but there was a glimmer of hope as I took a little control over my ways; having been fairly sure that I knew it all up to then - ah, the folly of youth.
On reflection, most early songs have an endearing naivety about them and this attempt to expunge my dark side was quite uplifting. Of course Mr. Yin and Mrs Yang still squabble over my thoughts but my alter ego has gained control of my behavior - it's taken longer than I thought but I'm getting there".
“the action of fleeing or attempting to escape”
Epitome of hard rock. I remember head banging to this before I knew what head banging was.
All the songs of this album are the best song of the album.
That Hammond solo reminds me of "Hush" from their 1968 Shades of Deep Purple album. A good rocker, something new to me from an old familiar band.
Great track. Told you, that there's so much more to this band. Keep listening and enjoying. Great reaction!
Cool album cover, the guys knew what they were doing. 👍👌😎😃
Haven't heard this in ages. I'd forgotten how much there is packed into it (so at each change I know what to expect, but I forgot to expect it). Thanks, I enjoyed that.
THE album to own in 1970.
Such a hidden gem. If you want the best version of a comparable song, the one that comes to mind is "The Vigil" by B.O.C.. "Hard Lovin Man" is coming up and it's even better.
“Hard Lovin’ Man” is epic, especially the end.
@@Beachgirl1 yeah man, right to the last drip!
@@Beachgirl1 This whole album is epic, not a bad track on it.
That is fast and furious. Best track so far? Possibly. Best track on the album ? - it's not the one that gets nentioned by most people when they remember the album. That is yet to come. The Koh-i-nor diamond is yet to be presented. I've never tried to analyse the lyrics, it's just the vocals as any other instrument, adding to the general cacaphony.
Glad you're enjoying it. It is a classic.
Great reaction. Ian Paice really shines in this track. And of course Jon Lord.
5:40 ...riff rhythym party🎉and then...6:59
I've owned this album ever since it was first released. It's just struck me now that this track is about as close as you can get on a studio album to a DP live performance at that time. And there's no bigger compliment than that imo!
"We've heard the decent amount of the album..." Yeah, but whatever happened to the majestic intro to Speed King? Was this missing part addressed in any of the later videos? Or were they all prerecorded before the first one came out?
Yes very true, has Justin since listened to the original version of "Speed King" with its introduction? It remains a mystery to which only Justin knows the answer...!🤔
Cool! It is, imo, the best track on the album and one of the best DP tracks
Hard lovin man is the stand out closer to this album and it’s underrated as hell.
Jon Lord,King of keys.
I agree, this is the best track on the album and that is saying a lot considering how awesome the album is.
While they never played it live, and the composition is nothing to write home about, the sound, vibe and playing captures the essence of what the band was all about! (Especially live)
When you say "composition", do you mean the lyrics? I sort of agree. I think this could easily have been a brilliant instrumental.
I agree , it's one of the best tracks, if not "the" best on the album.
Flight of the Rat is easily the _second_ best track on In Rock, Justin. However, the actual best one you've already reacted to, a few years ago: Child in TIme. It's probably Deep Purple's best song ever.
I have this on their three disc best-of Platinum Collection. I got another collection of the first three albums. I've barely listened to any of this. I need to get it all out and binge listen. I've always been a big fan of Machine Head.
Can't go wrong with DP JP . Have Gong reactions ready for a pipe night 🤘✌️ getting close to the wall reaction my man early congrats👍
"Makes me want to get into a bar-fight!" LOL!
Definitely my favorite track on the album.
It's an anti-drug song, so the King leaving is the drug. Next song Into The Fire is also an anti-drug song. Deep Purple was a drinking band and the drugs came when Glenn Hughes in 74 tester cocaine and got hooked. A short time after Tommy Bolin replaced Blackmore and he was an heroin addict. Purple didn't had a clue about that before it was to late. That broke the band up.
Hail The Chief. Ian Paice.
Hard lovin Man is my second favourite!! After child in time. First thrash song before thrash
child in time and flight of the rat are my favourite songs of the deep purple in rock album
I was 19 when this album came out (yeah I’m old) this was the first Purple album I bought and I have been a huge ever since.
I wonder if they had a lot of partial songs kicking around. All bands of that era had an extended track with a drum solo. Bands going off script with a song and just jamming to see where it would go was a thing. This sounds like a compilation of them.
Yeah they were a jam band alright, and a superb one.
The answer to your first line is yes they did. If you get the re-mastered or re-mixed albums they have the out-takes on them.
All killer no filler.
On the windshield it went splat. On every park bench you have sat, is the remnants of a pigeons repast. Four legs? No, these buggers are winged rats! Careful not to be hit by their falling bombs of shat. Love the dissonant chords in this song, one of my favorites. Peace & Love.
Canzone mitica ,forse la più bella di In Rock!! 💜💜💜💜💜
Wait til you hear Hard Lovin Man!!
Oh yeah!!😆
Yeah man, that track really is the dogs bollocks
Flight refers to running away, ie taking flight and the rat is leaving town. Not actually flying. I believe "the rat" may be a kind of drug.
no it’s child in time, that’s the best track. it’s not a question.
Paice was setting the bar even back in 69-70......
Very good track but "Child in time". However since I hadn't heard it in a while it sounded real good.
Love all the songs on this album but my favourite would be hard lovin man
Great track, great lp overall...
superb album & tune
This is when Deep Purple were at their best - this is a great track and isn't even one of the top 3 on the album. (Speed King, Child in Time and Into the Fire since you ask!)
Personally, I like Flight of the Rat more than Into the Fire or Speed King (although I love both of those as well). Living Wreck, to me, is the oft-overlooked one that is pretty great.
Hard loving Man next)))
Justin there are 6 more monster tracks like this waiting for you on their next album Fireball.
Why 6? There are 7 songs on the album, and if we take into account that the American and European versions differ from each other (Demon's Eye in the European and Strange Kind of Woman in the American), we can say that there are 8 songs, and if we add the magnificent b-side I 'm Alone and out-takes Freedom and Slow Train, then 3 more songs will be added that would decorate any album. ☺
@@ninoorjon He's excluding Anyone's Daughter I think, and rightly so, it's certainly not a monster track by any means. More like a whimsical ditty.
This guy. This guy right here. This guy gets it. 😉
I love this song ... but "best track on the album"? You have heard Child In Time, right? Anyway, this song clearly shows how funky Purple can get.
It’s an anti drug song.
I don't know if "Flight of the Rat" is the best track on the album but what I do know is that it was always one of my favorite tracks from Deep Purple with the amazing solos by Lord and Blackmore plus Paice and Glover's bouncy rhythm section (and Ritchie's funky wah pedal on the bridge proved he's always had great groove, despite always saying he hates funk music or "shoeshine music" as he called it !🤔). Either way, all of In Rock's tracks are intense and essential. What is truly astonishing and frankly unfortunate is that "Flight of the Rat" was never played live by the band, but it is far from being the only song in Deep Purple's repertoire to have been neglected !🙄
React to whole lp and fire ball as well...
Try the rest of Burn next - classier, smoother, more innovative, less cluttered, less whiskey-soaked. But take your time getting to more Deep Purple...
How dare you diss the magnificent In Rock? Off with your head!
Ah, a whiskey-soaked response if ever heard one. Nothing against a shot of fine whiskey, but you make my point for me sir. (What makes me think you're a guy? 🤔Sorry if I got that one wrong.) Taste in all things varies widely, as you know. Enjoy freely as you like. 🙏🏼 @@CB-xr1eg
Ir's good but the best track? Listen again to Child in Time from 2 years ago.
Why so low?
This was always my least favourite on the album, hahaha! Horses for courses innit.
IN RAWWWWWWWK! \m/
whereas Deep Purple for me were always 5 immensely talented individuals,
"AEROSMITH r o c k s" shows what happens when an album is recorded and produced to display a rock Band at their Most Creative Abrasive and addictive. Check it OuT JP!