Deep Purple interview from late 1986 with Jon Lord, Roger Glover and Ian Paice. 

Indeed. The album came out in January 1987 (I bought it immediately). First video was Bad attitude and Call of the wild was released a few months later

At least Jon didn't turn full blonde like Coverdale did that year Lol. I had read an interview in a German Metal magazine shortly after the album's release in which Ritchie said he was quite pleased with it and he liked hearing Bad attitude being played on the radio. He even praised Gillan's singing. Later, Ritchie being Ritchie, slammed the album. One of his mood swings, as it seems...

olhole - Because the two alphas aren't there. Here you get proper thinking and truth, as well as a VERY good vibe. John Lord had huge strength of personality but was a gentle giant and seemed to avoid conflict. Ian and Roger, super bright and creative.