THE SOFT PARADE (1969). The bands fourth album and their first dip in quality in my opinion. It still sounds like The Doors and Jims voice is as charismatic as ever - but the album is more of a wash. Many of the songs don't stay with me.
I think most Doors fans would agree that this is their weakest album. 3 or 4 good songs but the rest not so much.
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THE SOFT PARADE (1969). The bands fourth album and their first dip in quality in my opinion. It still sounds like The Doors and Jims voice is as charismatic as ever - but the album is more of a wash. Many of the songs don't stay with me.
I think most Doors fans would agree that this is their weakest album. 3 or 4 good songs but the rest not so much.
Runnin' Blue is fun though. If you imagine Bob Dylan singing with Jim.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
MORRISON HOTEL (1970) This album has a weird vibe. Wanting to go ”back to basics” but to me it has always felt like a B-side collection - a bunch of leftovers that lack that little final polish. Didn’t know untill now that some stuff on here are leftovers from the past. I had figured Waiting for the Sun was - but didn’t know that the soothing Indian Summer dated back several years. Eddie Vedder did a great version of Roadhouse Blues when The Doors was inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame. Well worth a watch.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
MORRISON HOTEL (1970) This album has a weird vibe. Wanting to go ”back to basics” but to me it has always felt like a B-side collection - a bunch of leftovers that lack that little final polish. Didn’t know untill now that some stuff on here are leftovers from the past. I had figured Waiting for the Sun was - but didn’t know that the soothing Indian Summer dated back several years. Eddie Vedder did a great version of Roadhouse Blues when The Doors was inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame. Well worth a watch.
What this album lacks is a great album closer! All of their other albums have a great extended closer!
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MORRISON HOTEL (1970) This album has a weird vibe. Wanting to go ”back to basics” but to me it has always felt like a B-side collection - a bunch of leftovers that lack that little final polish. Didn’t know untill now that some stuff on here are leftovers from the past. I had figured Waiting for the Sun was - but didn’t know that the soothing Indian Summer dated back several years. Eddie Vedder did a great version of Roadhouse Blues when The Doors was inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame. Well worth a watch.
What this album lacks is a great album closer! All of their other albums have a great extended closer!
Yeah, thought about that. Where is my song named "Morrison Hotel" clocking in at 10+ minutes?
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
L.A. WOMAN (1971). The de facto last album of The Doors, with Jim Morrison dying shortly after. The album sounds raw, moody and honest. The second half loses me a bit.
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"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
OTHER VOICES (1971). A pretty damn cool sounding album. Would have been elevalated a peg by Jim Morrison still being around - but in no way are the songs miserable without his vocals. Really dig Ship /w Sails. The artwork is elegant as hell too.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
MORRISON HOTEL (1970) This album has a weird vibe. Wanting to go ”back to basics” but to me it has always felt like a B-side collection - a bunch of leftovers that lack that little final polish. Didn’t know untill now that some stuff on here are leftovers from the past. I had figured Waiting for the Sun was - but didn’t know that the soothing Indian Summer dated back several years. Eddie Vedder did a great version of Roadhouse Blues when The Doors was inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame. Well worth a watch.
The song Peace Frog can carry this album all by itself. Man I love that song!
L.A. WOMAN (1971). The de facto last album of The Doors, with Jim Morrison dying shortly after. The album sounds raw, moody and honest. The second half loses me a bit.
my favorite album
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2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
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2014: Memphis
2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest 2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1 2022: Nashville 2023: Ft. Worth II
AN AMERICAN PRAYER (1978). These posthumous releases, where explicit blessing hasn’t been given (in contrast to the case with Leonard Cohens last album) are always a bit iffy. On principle. But you can’t deny the soothing power of Morrisons voice and the layers of music the band has put behind them. It’s a great experience.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Yeah, I was a bit hasty on Hyacinth House. Been listening to it - and the demo of it - and it's a lovely song.
All good albums by the band.
Glad you gave it another chance. Some songs take a few listens to understand and appreciate. Sometimes they are the best ones because they get better with every listen.
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Yeah, I was a bit hasty on Hyacinth House. Been listening to it - and the demo of it - and it's a lovely song.
All good albums by the band.
Glad you gave it another chance. Some songs take a few listens to understand and appreciate. Sometimes they are the best ones because they get better with every listen.
I think I fell into the trap of disregarding what I disregarding in my youth. During my teens, I never paid it much thought.
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Just recently watched the movie. Val Kilmer did a good job playing Morrisson. Been listening to their music ever since.
the movie got me into them originally too
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1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest 2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1 2022: Nashville 2023: Ft. Worth II
Just recently watched the movie. Val Kilmer did a good job playing Morrisson. Been listening to their music ever since.
I'd like to get a RSD release or something with Val Kilmers vocals on the songs. I don't think that has every been released, like on the movie's soundtrack or something?
In the actual film, don't they mix and blend between him singing and Jim Morrison...?
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Just recently watched the movie. Val Kilmer did a good job playing Morrisson. Been listening to their music ever since.
I'd like to get a RSD release or something with Val Kilmers vocals on the songs. I don't think that has every been released, like on the movie's soundtrack or something?
In the actual film, don't they mix and blend between him singing and Jim Morrison...?
I've never heard that before, but I kind of want it to be true.
www.RLMcDaniel.com
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest 2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1 2022: Nashville 2023: Ft. Worth II
Just recently watched the movie. Val Kilmer did a good job playing Morrisson. Been listening to their music ever since.
I'd like to get a RSD release or something with Val Kilmers vocals on the songs. I don't think that has every been released, like on the movie's soundtrack or something?
In the actual film, don't they mix and blend between him singing and Jim Morrison...?
I've never heard that before, but I kind of want it to be true.
" In the film, original recordings of the band are combined with vocal performances by Kilmer himself, although none of Kilmer's performances appear on the soundtrack album."
Seems Kilmer himself put up a video a few years back of him singing a couple of songs at rehearsal. But the video is gone.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
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Missoula 6/20/98
Alpine Valley 6/26/98 & 6/27/98
Alpine Valley 10/8/00
Champaign 4/23/03
Alpine Valley 6/21/03
Missoula 8/29/05
Chicago 5/16 & 17/06
Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Summerfest 6/29/06 & 6/30/06
Tampa 6/12/08
Chicago 8/23/09
Indy 5/7/10
Alpine Valley x2 2011
Wrigley 2013
Milwaukee 14
Telluride 16
MORRISON HOTEL (1970) This album has a weird vibe. Wanting to go ”back to basics” but to me it has always felt like a B-side collection - a bunch of leftovers that lack that little final polish. Didn’t know untill now that some stuff on here are leftovers from the past. I had figured Waiting for the Sun was - but didn’t know that the soothing Indian Summer dated back several years. Eddie Vedder did a great version of Roadhouse Blues when The Doors was inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame. Well worth a watch.
Missoula 6/20/98
Alpine Valley 6/26/98 & 6/27/98
Alpine Valley 10/8/00
Champaign 4/23/03
Alpine Valley 6/21/03
Missoula 8/29/05
Chicago 5/16 & 17/06
Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Summerfest 6/29/06 & 6/30/06
Tampa 6/12/08
Chicago 8/23/09
Indy 5/7/10
Alpine Valley x2 2011
Wrigley 2013
Milwaukee 14
Telluride 16
Missoula 6/20/98
Alpine Valley 6/26/98 & 6/27/98
Alpine Valley 10/8/00
Champaign 4/23/03
Alpine Valley 6/21/03
Missoula 8/29/05
Chicago 5/16 & 17/06
Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Summerfest 6/29/06 & 6/30/06
Tampa 6/12/08
Chicago 8/23/09
Indy 5/7/10
Alpine Valley x2 2011
Wrigley 2013
Milwaukee 14
Telluride 16
But, because you brought it up I will listen to it now again.
my favorite album
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
AN AMERICAN PRAYER (1978). These posthumous releases, where explicit blessing hasn’t been given (in contrast to the case with Leonard Cohens last album) are always a bit iffy. On principle. But you can’t deny the soothing power of Morrisons voice and the layers of music the band has put behind them. It’s a great experience.
All good albums by the band.
Missoula 6/20/98
Alpine Valley 6/26/98 & 6/27/98
Alpine Valley 10/8/00
Champaign 4/23/03
Alpine Valley 6/21/03
Missoula 8/29/05
Chicago 5/16 & 17/06
Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Summerfest 6/29/06 & 6/30/06
Tampa 6/12/08
Chicago 8/23/09
Indy 5/7/10
Alpine Valley x2 2011
Wrigley 2013
Milwaukee 14
Telluride 16
5 to 1
The End
Peacefrog
Spanish Caravan
Break on Through
JUST LOOK AT THIS!!
the movie got me into them originally too
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
In the actual film, don't they mix and blend between him singing and Jim Morrison...?
I've never heard that before, but I kind of want it to be true.
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
Seems Kilmer himself put up a video a few years back of him singing a couple of songs at rehearsal. But the video is gone.