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Fireball, released in 1971, is the fifth studio album by the English rock band Deep Purple. It features a fusion of hard rock and progressive rock elements, showcasing the band's signature sound characterized by powerful guitar riffs, intricate keyboard arrangements, and dynamic vocals. The album is notable for its title track, 'Fireball,' and the hit single 'Strange Kind of Woman.' The album's energetic and innovative approach helped solidify Deep Purple's status as one of the leading bands of the early 1970s and influenced a generation of musicians in the hard rock and heavy metal genres.