Deep Purple - 'Rapture Of The Deep'
Eagle Records
It can be pretty hard for classic rock bands like Deep Purple to earn their props with their new material. Concertgoers and radio stations are typically more interested in the band's old, familiar material. With 2005's Rapture Of The Deep, the band sought to prove that their newest work could be just as good as their best from 30+ years ago.
A Little Bit Live
SBME Special Markets
In stark contrast to the first half of the decade, the number of live performance albums dropped considerably in 2005.
• Aerosmith - Rockin' The Joint• Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire - Live At Greek Theater DVD
• Motorhead - BBC Live and In Session
• Patti Smith - Horses
• Queen - Return Of The Champions
Under The Radar
Capitol Records
In a year with fewer major new releases, these releases might have had more impact than they did in 2005.
• Adrian Belew - Side One and Side Two
• Geezer Butler - Ohmwork
• Brian Eno - Another Day On Earth
• Buddy Guy - Bring 'Em In
• Tony Iommi - Fused
• Ric Ocasek - Nexterday
• Ozzy Osbourne - Under Cover
• Judas Priest - Angel Of Retribution
• Bonnie Raitt - Souls Alike
• Simple Minds - Black & White 050505
• Ringo Starr - Choose Love
• Styx - Big Bang Theory
• Steve Vai - Real Illusions: Reflections
• Van Der Graaf Generator - Present
