| =1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 19 July 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2024 | |||
| Studio |
| |||
| Length | 52:06 | |||
| Label | earMUSIC/Edel AG | |||
| Producer | Bob Ezrin | |||
| Deep Purple chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from =1 | ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Classic Rock |   [3] |
| Blabbermouth.net | 8/10[4] |
=1 is the twenty-third studio album by English rock band Deep Purple, released on 19 July 2024 by earMUSIC/Edel AG.[5] It is their first album with guitarist Simon McBride, who replaced Steve Morse in 2022.[6] It is also the band's fifth collaboration with producer Bob Ezrin, who has produced every Deep Purple album since 2013's Now What?!.
- ^ Lewry, Fraser (30 April 2024). "Deep Purple launch first music with new guitarist Simon McBride". Classic Rock. Retrieved 12 June 2024 – via Louder.
- ^ Lewry, Fraser (6 June 2024). "Watch Deep Purple's video for new single Pictures Of You". Classic Rock. Retrieved 12 June 2024 – via Louder.
- ^ "Out now: Deep Purple rediscover their purpose on the invigorating =1". 19 July 2024.
- ^ "=1". 18 July 2024.
- ^ "Deep Purple Announces New Album =1". Blabbermouth.net. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Deep Purple Officially Welcomes Guitarist Simon McBride As Permanent Member". Blabbermouth.net. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2024.