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Whitesnake — Made in Japan
Whitesnake will be releasing a new live album on April 3 titled — wait for it — Made in Japan. It is a recording of Coverdale & Co. at the Loud Park Festival in Tokyo on October 15, 2011. The usual these days selection of formats (2CD, DVD, Blu-ray, 2CD+DVD, and 2CD+Blu-ray) will be available.
2CD Track list:
Disc 1
- Best Years
- Give Me All Your Love Tonight
- Love Ain’t No Stranger
- Is This Love
- Steal Your Heart Away
- Forevermore
- Six Strings Showdown
- Love Will Set You Free
- Drum Solo
- Fool For Your Loving
- Here I Go Again
- Still Of The Night
Disc 2 (soundcheck and demos)
- Love Will Set Your Free
- Steal Your Heart Away
- Lay Down Your Love
- Fare Thee Well (Acoustic Version)
- One Of These Days (Acoustic Version)
- Good To Be Bad (Acoustic Version)
- Tell Me How (Acoustic Version)
- Evil Ways
- Best Years *
- The Badger (Demo Session) *
* Bonus Track for Japan only
Tracklist of the DVD and Blu-ray will be identical to the contents of the first CD, plus photo slide show and fan filmed videos.
Unauthorized copying, while sometimes necessary, is never as good as the real thing
Made In Japan…good title…
February 13th, 2013 at 22:59Wish it had more classic old songs then new ones, still will purchase for the blue ray. The badger is it a new song ? ” please ” explain .
February 13th, 2013 at 23:44Looks OK, but to much of his newest US crap rock. Will he never learn. Whitesnake died when he went “big hair US style”. The funny thing is that he cant sing that kind of rock anymore, but I’m sure he still could sing the REAL Whitesnake tunes from the golden years loooong time ago. And even do it great. He migh loose a few but he will win a lot the old fans back again.
February 14th, 2013 at 00:12I guess David couldn’t think of a different title for the album other than “Made In Japan” Hate to say it David but there’s only one “Made In Japan” and we all know which one it is. I wonder what Ian, Roger, Ian and Ritchie think about this? My first thought was you’ve got to be kidding me.
February 14th, 2013 at 01:44Calling this live album Made in Japan is a sacrilege, there’s only one Made in Japan…Deep Purple’s immortal double album!!!! Period!!!!!
February 14th, 2013 at 02:00And hopefully vinyl!
February 14th, 2013 at 06:49why oh why would they name their CD “Made in Japan” – just stupid (IMHO)
February 14th, 2013 at 10:02I will stick to the REAL ‘Made in Japan’.
February 14th, 2013 at 11:07And to ‘Live… In The Heart Of The City.’
Made FOR Japan wasn’t enough for old Cov’ back in the 70’s?
Maybe this is all a ploy to remind the world that Hey, I used to be in DP MK III!
But I wonder to what end?
February 14th, 2013 at 12:46What a creative name for a live album recorded by David Coverdale’s band… I wonder how much precious hours of brain-storming did take place in their meeting room. Bravo!
February 14th, 2013 at 17:20… sorry, it should be “how many”, not “how much”.
February 14th, 2013 at 17:35Come on DC, you could’nt come up with an original title of your own ? What a lightweight ! thats why Ian Gillan will always be the voice of DEEP PURPLE !!!
February 14th, 2013 at 19:03I agree with many here, how low can you go, David? Is there no limit to your stupidity? And thats one of many reasons why, like Joe says, Ian Gillan will always be the voice of Deep Purple!!
February 14th, 2013 at 20:49Don’t forget that, as usual, the record company might be more to blame about this than the artist.
February 14th, 2013 at 20:53So what?
February 14th, 2013 at 21:15There are loads of Live in London in rock history for instance. Then sue Leonard Cohen and Judas Priest and George Michael and Slipknot and … I suppose this release is meant only for Japanese market so the label might have come up with the idea of naming the album the way it is named. There will one more Made In Japan — so rejoice! Folks relax and just enjoy the new effort from the great singer. This bla-bla-bla about WS being dead since 1987 sounds a little bit morally outdated. Sorry — this is just MY subjective standpoint. No offence to the public!
Thank you.
Yes, it could be the record company indeed, it also could be a bit of fun. It simply doesn’t matter what it is called, it isn’t Deep Purple Made In Japan, it is Whitesnake! Can certain people realize this? There have been similar comments at certain web sites recently, regarding Sabbath’s new album possibly being called ’13’. Some people waffle on about this title as if it is wrong in some way!
February 14th, 2013 at 22:31It simply doesn’t matter at all, period! An album title can be anything! It is the music that is important, to some people anyway!
Fail…
February 14th, 2013 at 22:55Of Coverdale at this point i can expect anything, but this is too.
February 15th, 2013 at 02:16Made in Japan?
it’s a joke?
Even the red lines on the cover are similar to the artwork of the inner sleeve of the original Deep Purple album. He also copies the “Kashmir-style” letters from Led Zeppelin for his DVDs. What a shame!
February 15th, 2013 at 09:21Go to ( melodic rock.com ) for more info on “made in japan “.
February 15th, 2013 at 11:54@19 Those “lines” is a sun, are a very old graphic representation of Japan, “The Land of the Rising Sun”. It can be found in a million places, not just these two Made in Japans.
February 15th, 2013 at 13:37Made in Japan…please…
February 15th, 2013 at 15:05It’s a joke but still dc on of the best..
Great nemories from 2008 concert in Tel Aviv!
David still rocking.
Oleg
February 15th, 2013 at 17:07In recent years the newer albums showed a slight shift into older territory.
The rehiring of Tommy Aldridge might be a sign on the wall that he rethought his direction.
February 15th, 2013 at 18:47Meaning……..back to 1987.
I think I’ll be happier if i keep listening to the new snakecharmer album
February 15th, 2013 at 19:40It beats the new snake material by a mile
Bitch and Moan. Jaysus people, let it go. DC and Whitesnake is/are still on top of their game. “Made In England”, “Made In London”, “Made In Japan”…tons of bands have used these titles over and over again. Who gives a damn what it’s called…the important part is that it rocks.
February 16th, 2013 at 03:06Almost comical if I didn’t already expect the hypocrisy…
Going insane over the title here is ‘insane’ in itself. Further, complaints about the era that is being selected to play LIVE is even more bizarre. Especially from those whom keep clamoring for ‘present Purple tunes to be played. Well, why not the more current Snake tune? Cov and Co have been giving us music that ROCKS since his 80’s days. He has been successful throughout. More known to exist than our core favorite band Purple. Play his old stuff you love so much on tour Cassette player. I enjoy his living in the semi-present. Isn’t that what you all are bitching about that Purple refuses to do?
CheerZ?
February 16th, 2013 at 04:22Al parecer DC a perdido la razon y es una falta de respeto para DP que quiera utilizar este nombre para su disco por eso siempre estara a la sombra de IG ademas que el hombre se ha vendido al mercado gringo no se tiene respeto a si mismo lastima
February 16th, 2013 at 06:44Now we are loking forward to “Whitesnake in rock”
Cheers to all of you Deep Purple fans.
February 16th, 2013 at 09:04You can’t do that!
February 16th, 2013 at 23:32Snake in Japan is more appropriate.
February 17th, 2013 at 20:50Absolutely not…..bah….
February 18th, 2013 at 08:18Hopefully DC was in shape that night or perhaps the show will be doctored to the max.
Otherwise it will be unlistenable, I m afraid.
February 18th, 2013 at 12:38@33: I read somewhere that DC announced, rather proudly, that this release had taken way too long IMO to mix. The only reason I can think of for anything like this to be mixed that long is to have time to do overdubs. We’ll see…
February 18th, 2013 at 21:21Come on, I don’t care who had the idea, but to use this title is just sad. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
February 18th, 2013 at 23:49Whitesnake
Made in Balkans
Belgrade 14 06
Zagreb 15 06
Dom Športova
Last time in this places David Coverdale performing with Deep Purple 17 03 1975 .. 38 years ago!!
Welcome to David
ARE YOU READY !!!!
February 22nd, 2013 at 14:37New show in june this year.
55 Euro.
Sorry, even though this line up and format of the Whitesnake history is not my favourite I d still love to see after some years of staying away from ” their” shows.
I have to budget and pick out the most inspiring gigs.
February 22nd, 2013 at 15:19If the chance is reasonly high that his voice is shot I m not gonna pay such money anymore.
A live CD and DVD with current Whitesnake tunes at the core being offered, and all you all can do is respond like ‘rabid dogs’ about the title??? Man, I’d hate being a professional musician with a fan base like that you all…..incredible. Constant criticism no matter what is offered. With all the bruising our beloved heroes endure from supposed fans, they should name their albums ‘Black and Blue’.
CheerZ?
February 22nd, 2013 at 17:19Black and Blue from laughing out loud, all the way to the bank?
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:57Oh of course we must all dislike the fact that these ‘professional musicians’ get paid for their work. Priest, you never cease to amaze.
February 25th, 2013 at 03:48Tracy @ 38 – The Stones have already used the album name “Black & Blue” be careful now………….there may be some rabid Stones fans out to get ya! cheers.
February 25th, 2013 at 03:57Suggesting a record company not let me decide my album title is absurd to even think. I’ve never heard of such creative control in the business. This isn’t a compilation, or is it? I wouldn’t gripe too much other than to say it’s a stupid thing to do, but it won’t hurt what’s on the product, it will either glide or/and flop like the rest can only do these days. No title yet for Purple, and titles like this really do measure a titles importance low. It has to be this way? In Purple’s case, just like in this, they’re either saying it isn’t worth being creative about, or the music is so dam good a title can be of no substance. Are we wrong if we predict Purple don’t have a title yet? It would be fair to, simply because what they’re doing with this product has yet to see good results, and can hurt future sales as much as they think it might help. I see there being very little new fan impact coming from it, yet it seems to be the aimed demographic. Yawn already!
February 25th, 2013 at 10:34LRT @ 42 – It happened to Tony Iommi in the mid 80’s from what I have read over the years. The solo recording he did “Seventh Star” was released as Black Sabbath featuring Tony Iommi! It can happen, record companies have or had, huge control over certain artists over the decades! I still loathe the fact they did that to that great solo record from Iommi. It doesn’t even sound like a “Sabbath” album, you can hear it is a solo record & no doubt a few albums that followed should have been titled as ‘solo’ records as well. As much as I like the albums & always defend the Tony Martin records, the record company or companies wanted the name “Black Sabbath” on any release to maximise their side of it. It does happen & I will not mention any other artists who have had their music manipulated by the ‘powers that be’!
February 25th, 2013 at 21:46@ 42/43: Yes, and in Purple’s case, I am pretty sure they just don’t care and leave it to the record company. DC might be a bit more interested in these things but I still think this is a record company idea.
February 25th, 2013 at 21:54“DC…It’s called Whitesnake ‘Made In Japan’ cos’ it’s all recorded in Japan…simple…& really there is no comparison to the stand alone fab Deeps album, which I thoroughly enjoyed promoting when I was Purple’s singer, by the way…
DC…Anyone who’s confused should immediately see their doctor & change whatever medications they’re on…
DC…Also, if I want to call an album ‘Burn’ I fucking will…”
http://www.therockpit.net/2013/INTERVIEW%20DAVID%20COVERDALE%20WHITESNAKE.php
February 26th, 2013 at 21:37YESSSSSS!!!!
Good for you David….
CheerZ
February 27th, 2013 at 06:2040
I was not talking about the money perse.
February 27th, 2013 at 17:41I just think they could not care less about this so called debate about the title of the recording.
43
I think I should agree with you.
I have a huge passion for the Tony Martin records as well.
But, indeed, it might have had more integrity calling it Iommi or something else.
Tony Iommi’s Project? TIP?
Following that logic you can understand how I feel about other bands pursuing their career using the mothershipname, because it sells. : )
Rolling Stones without Jagger and Richards? Would that outfit be accepted as The Stones?
February 27th, 2013 at 17:46There’s only one Made in Japan – and it isn’t this one!
March 11th, 2013 at 10:46There’s only one Whitesnake live album – and it isn’t this one!
Priest @47,
Oh, I’m sorry. Somehow your words “all the way to the bank” @39 lead me to believe Money was an issue….wierd huh?
Michiel @49,
Perfect example of ‘pigeon-holing.
CheerZ?!
March 11th, 2013 at 15:38Nobody owns the exclusive right to an album title. Lionel Hampton released in 1983 an album, recorded in Japan, called Made in Japan.
August 3rd, 2013 at 09:48