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In 1980 Gillan signed to Virgin records and the band reached the peak of their success, releasing the successful sixth studio album ‘Glory Road’. The album peaked at number 3 in the national British charts. Like ‘Mr. Universe’, ‘Glory Road’ put to shame many of the albums Deep Purple recorded after Ian Gillan's departure. Play this album next to Purple's post-Gillan 1975 release ‘Come Taste The Band’, and it becomes clear just how superior some of Gillan's solo albums were. Those who like Gillan for melodic yet blistering heavy metal won't be disappointed by ‘Sleeping on the Job’, ‘Unchain Your Brain’ and other inspired, high-octane rockers. ‘Glory Road’ shows Gillans love of metal and balls-to-the-wall rock. Together with ‘Mr.Universe’, this was Gillan's best studio date. The Us press of the album included ‘Your Mother Was Right’ instead of ‘Sleeping on the Job’. Track listing: 1. Unchain Your Brain 2. Are You Sure 3. Time And Again 4. No Easy Way 5. Your Mother Was Right 6. On The Rocks 7. If You Believe Me 8. Running, White Face, City Boy 9. Nervous