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  • primussucks
    primussucks Posts: 2,365
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
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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.
    Summerfest 7/8/95
    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
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,505
    primussucks said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
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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"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,505
    edited March 2020
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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.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • primussucks
    primussucks Posts: 2,365
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
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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!
    Summerfest 7/8/95
    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
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,505
    primussucks said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    https://instagram.com/p/B9-KS9xJOUC/embed/

    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"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,505
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    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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  • primussucks
    primussucks Posts: 2,365
    2 stars for Hyacinth House??  Such a great song!
    Summerfest 7/8/95
    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
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,505
    edited March 2020
    primussucks said:
    2 stars for Hyacinth House??  Such a great song!
    Not really connecting with it. Always found the second half of the album being a meandering wait for Riders on the Storm.

    But, because you brought it up I will listen to it now again.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
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    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"
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,526
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
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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.
    The song Peace Frog can carry this album all by itself.  Man I love that song!
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,505
    Is this the best The Doors song?

    https://youtu.be/N9Suj2dqUDU
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • LukinFan
    LukinFan Florida Posts: 29,119
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
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    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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  • Spiritual_Chaos
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    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
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    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"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,131
    Not a bad top five sc.  My favorite is LA Woman.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,505
    mcgruff10 said:
    Not a bad top five sc.  My favorite is LA Woman.  
    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.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • primussucks
    primussucks Posts: 2,365
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Not a bad top five sc.  My favorite is LA Woman.  
    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.
    Summerfest 7/8/95
    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
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,526
    For best Doors songs here are mine.

    5 to 1
    The End
    Peacefrog
    Spanish Caravan
    Break on Through
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,505
    edited March 2020
    primussucks said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Not a bad top five sc.  My favorite is LA Woman.  
    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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