There is no coasting into the sunset here. Splat! finds Deep Purple sounding energised, adventurous and completely at ease with their legendary status, while still refusing to play it safe. Simon McBride continues to stamp his authority on the band's evolving sound, Ian Gillan delivers another characterful vocal performance, and the chemistry between the five musicians remains nothing short of exceptional. Packed with irresistible riffs, classy musicianship and enough surprises to keep longtime fans guessing, this is another compelling chapter in Purple's remarkable late-career renaissance.