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This album is the eighth studio album by legendary British hard rock band Deep Purple, released on 15 February 1974 on the EMI label in the UK and Warner Bros. in the US.
The recording took place in Montreux, Switzerland in November 1973, using the Rolling Stones' innovative mobile studio, which brought a unique sonic quality to the project.
‘Burn’ marks a milestone in the band's history, as it is the first album to feature vocalist David Coverdale, who was in the band Saltburn, and bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes, who was in the band Trapeze, replacing Ian Gillan and Roger Glover, respectively.
This new line-up brought about a significant change in Deep Purple's sound, which began to explore boogie and incorporate funk and soul influences. These new musical directions would become even more evident on their next album, ‘Stormbringer’.
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In addition to its musical evolution, ‘Burn’ was notable for being one of the first albums in history to be promoted on television, marking a shift in the way music was marketed at the time.
This innovative approach helped to consolidate the band's popularity and attract new listeners.
‘Burn’ not only represents an important chapter in Deep Purple's career, but also left a lasting mark on the rock landscape of the 1970s, cementing their legacy as one of the most influential bands of the era.