The 1990 release "Slaves and Masters" saw Deep Purple, led by new vocalist Joe Lynn Turner, deliver a collection of songs that leaned into the polished, radio-friendly hard rock sound of the era.
- "Slaves and Masters" was the only Deep Purple album to feature Joe Lynn Turner on vocals.
- The album was produced by Roger Glover and Ian Paice, with additional production by Frank Field.
- Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has stated that he felt the album was too commercial and did not represent the band's true sound.
Deep Purple is a British hard rock band formed in London in 1968. They are one of the originators of hard rock and heavy metal, yet have throughout their career consistently experimented with a wide variety of musical styles. "Slaves and Masters" was released in 1990, during a period of significant lineup changes for the band, with singer Joe Lynn Turner having replaced Ian Gillan.
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