Morrison Hotel

Man I hate The Doors

Well this album does nothing to change my perception that Rge Doors are the most overrated "great" band from the 60s.Even the one hit is pretty icing to me and no other song does anything to save this very ordinary album. 2 🌟

Loved it. Never listened to an entire Doors album. This is down to my assumption that they were pretty depressing to listen. I’ve been missing out though. It had everything, and Maggie Magill the last song was sensational

Clean, loud, stereoscopic. Great.

Someday I will fall in love with the Doors. Today is not that day.

I reckon these guys have better and more adventurous albums than this. Sometimes there were moments when they diverted from the normal blues formula, but this was rare and fleeting. After some research...apparently these guys were the pioneers of edgy, social-outcast, counterculture (which I'm all about). But I think it's partly coz people fancied Jim Morrison and loved that he sang low and about ominous and dark subjects. "Peace Frog" and "Indian Summer" were good, but they're no "Riders on the Storm". They deserve credit but this album in particular is probably not the one for me.

Such a weird, yet cool blend of blues and psychedelic rock. Normally this isn’t something I’d like but The Doors just pull it off so we’ll. I especially love “Waiting for the Sun”. Such a cool groove to it.

Amazing album. Loved it from front to back. Lots of good blues stuff with killer keyboards

Listening to this sober I feel like a busy sex worker who's all fucked out but still has clients to get to. Lyrics like "Indians scattered on dawn's highway bleeding...ghosts crowd the young child's fragile eggshell mind" go from being gloriously ridiculous to just being regular ridiculous. It says it right on the cover - "Passenger Loading Only" - if you aren't loaded, you're on the wrong trip.

Waiting for the Sun was good, but nothing else left much of an impression.

Bluesy with some funky undertones and the classic Jim scatting riffs.

Could any band have equalled the excellent of The Doors' debut (self-titled) LP. Strange days almost did, but other LPs struggle. That doesn't make Morrison Hotel a poor album, but it does suffer by comparison. Side One is great, but half-way though side two, I was already thinking about what I'd listen to next. T'is a pity I can't rate it as 3.5/5

I find The Doors are like Marmite: some people love 'em, some people despise them instinctively. Me, I think they've got some great tunes on occasion. Pretty good album, love me some Peace Frog. Could happily never hear Roadhouse Blues again. Mainly reminds me of trying to get off with hippy chicks at the Whirl-y-gig, while 15 and wearing tie-dyed shirts from Kensington Market. Good times

more like the snores lol

Jim Morrison was a lazy hack convinced of his own genius. Where are the songs? I am aggrieved at having to listen to this dull collection of uninspired jams and feel like I might never be able to listen to music again. It is that bad

Le Morrison Hotel a toujours été l'un des plus mal notés sur les différents guides touristiques. D'après les différents avis, on y trouverait dans les chambres des prises électriques au plafond, des radiateurs hors service ou encore des spaghettis de câble en évidence. Les clients mécontents voyaient après chaque signalement débarquer un Jim Morrison ni pleinement réveillé ni aimable, venant trifouiller on ne sait quoi avec son tournevis inadapté avant de repartir la main gauche dans le caleçon. On peut difficilement s'imaginer pire.

This is basically The Wiggles for adults

This is why people like the doors.

A classic!

Awesome

Love The Doors, really had a good time listening to this again

great album, pretty much all the songs are good, worthy of my 5 stars.

All doors is great!

Generally it seems that people either really love or really hate The Doors. This is my second album from them and I'm starting to become a fan, I thought they have both been great. For all of the rock on this record, I personally think the best track is 'Indian Summer' which is actually quite a beautiful track. Lovely guitar, soft vocals. Very good stuff. A solid blues rock album. I really enjoy Jim Morrison's vocals. I wouldn't say anything particularly blew me away, but this is a solid record if you're into this sort of music.

A good start to this 1001 albums thing. I have not heard Doors release before, so this was my first. The first half was definitely better than the second, but both halves were enjoyable. ‘Waiting For The Sun’ was my favourite song. I will be looking forward to listening to other Doors releases.

The Doors' fusion of Psychedelic and Blues has always made for such an addictive concoction - and this album might be their most overtly bluesy one, vocally and instrumentally. Morrison's vocals shift between deep, husky, and subtle - and loud, growly, and raspy from song to song - his dynamic ability as a vocalist has always been what made him such a standout frontman. Ray brings such a unique keyboard-organ tone and playing style to the table on these Doors albums, very rarely do I associate a specific "tone" to a band but this is one of those cases. It's so subtly ominous, even on the most upbeat tracks here. It's such a colorful record with so many great moments like the entirety of the heavy and heavenly 'Waiting for the Sun' and that bassline on 'Peace Frog' rules. I love the hypnotic coasting and warmth of the track 'Indian Summer'. The Doors really mastered the sacred art of being cool as fuck - I mean they're cooler than most any band that came out in the 60s imo.

Doesn't really have any of their big hits that would usually land something on this list (does Peace Frog count?) but was also absent of any of the really irritating shit from our last Doors album (L.A Woman), kinda balances itself out to be a nicer listening experience than the latter, but not something I think I would listen to again outside of Waiting for the Sun

I enjoyed it more than LA woman.

At first this was pretty unenjoyable. All the Radio Regulars don’t do anything for me. But a couple of tunes are excellent, especially “I Need You Tonight”. With its funky bass bit, “Thug” is also fun.

Un Jim Morrisson des plus assagis sur cet album. Dès la première piste, il se permet en effet de retirer le crayon qu'il arborait jusqu'alors derrière son oreille. Suite à cet acte symbolique, les basses seront parfaitement réglèes, et les amplificateurs correctement branchés, pour le plus grand plaisir de tous les auditeurs.

RIYL: the calliope music that plays on merry-go-rounds, drinking beer for breakfast.

I'm gonna say it. The Doors suck and are boring. RIP Jim it took you dying young from drugs to make this band interesting.

It's fine - as an overstimulated zoomer who was born decades after this I probably miss out on a lot of the appeal and innovation of The Doors.

Pretty boring record considering I actually like a lot of what I’ve heard from the doors

Eerder vroeg ik om meer Doors, en het eerste nummer smaakt inderdaad naar meer. Maar daarna word ik toch teleurgesteld. Het wordt nergens zo interessant als L.A. Woman. Soms wordt ik nerveus van een irritant instrument/geluid en soms is een nummer simpelweg te saai. En na het eerste nummer komt de zang nooit meer echt tot zijn recht. Pas het laatste nummer veer ik weer een beetje op.

don't like the style

Peak Morrison. Quite the listen

Previously rated: The Doors (5/5) L.A. Woman (5/5) ********************** An album with no bad tracks. Favorite track: Peace Frog

Great album!

Also loved this album. Surprised by the low scores

On se vaan hyvä ja maaginen

Gotta be the best Doors album, right? Who doesn’t love Peace Frog.

Ai ich mag den jazzigen Rock?

Great one vinyl worthy

Bello, Intenso, sinuoso

Remember exactly where I was the first time I heard this! 5

Excellent

A good listen, though nothing too standoutish.

Excellent album. Bonus points for keeping it under 40 minutes. When I think of The Doors, LA Woman is the song and album that comes to mind but I might actually like this better. Less creepy and psychedelic but that’s cool. Roadhouse Blues is a good reminder that they can do it all. I really love that Adrian Quesada album, Echo Hotel. I think this album is a clear influence for that project. 5 stars.

Best Song: Roadhouse Blues I have owned this album since 1995 so it is safe to say I had heard it before. And, it is one of the greats from a great band. Roadhouse Blues, Peace Frog, Land Ho, Indian Summer have been in and out of playlists since I made the purchase. 5/5.

The first doors album I owned and of my favourites. Their sound on this is the doors I love and almost every track is gritty and Morrison’s voice is gravelly and great. Hard to believe he’d be dead a year and a half later. Must have been so refreshing to fans to hear them go back to their roots when this was released, especially after enduring soft parade (which I actually don’t hate).

Gg

If homeboy comes through with like THESE... you got some “Roadhouse Blues” out here, you got some “You Make Me Real”, homeboy is gonna like... get it - Bella Hadid Meme reference for the unindoctrinated: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UEzSD3sg6u0

One of my favorite albums of all time.

Uno de mis álbumes favoritos, sin lugar a dudas, puro Roadhouse blues

Yes

Absolutely loved it. Earthy blues rock at its best. There is a strong possibility that I buy this record.

Love the album, feels like I’m a hippie on a summer love

Awesome album, such a bigger sound than what I'm used to with the doors, very groovy

Who knew I was so into blues rock? A slow burn after the first couple of tracks but had me completely hooked by the end. Also love the iconic album cover.

Strong album by the Doors.

Tasty treat

i <3 the doors really though the whole album had a beautiful vibe that was present throughout

This is neither the best nor the worst Doors album. They’ll always be 5-stars for me. One of my favorites.

I got up this morning and I got myself a beer

All the Doors album are pretty good and I'm also surprised how well-beloved the 4th one is. "Morrison Hotel" lets them go in a more bluesy direction with songs that are more upbeat than the dark psychedelic rock albums before. Some might not find that very exciting, but it is definitely a new path from what they did before. "The Spy", "Indian Summer" and "Peace Frog" could be considered as some of the best songs they've ever written. It's just such a great poetic way to juggle the material.

Never gave this album a full listen before, but it’s awesome. I was right to expect it would be great. It’s bluesy, psychedelic, a little bit of r&b, and even jazz. And Morrison’s vocals really tie the room together.

Solid.

Love the doors

In love with that one

Big Doors fan. Great album.

Great album, enjoyed it all the way through. I’ve always been a fan of The Doors and this album reinforces that for me. Favorite track is Waiting for the Sun, with Roadhouse Blues a close second. 5

can't help it, i love it. one of several essential doors albums with the debut and probably strange days and definitely LA woman... jim becomes the growling blues oaf he was always destined to be. i don't care if his lyrics are hack-poetic or whatever. in fact, i don't give a shit what he says. jim makes the doors sound like the doors, and i love the doors. he sounds like a blustering, untrained drunk, and that's what he was. this is where he tips the scales into "BE[ing] [a] drunken buffoon, which MAKES [him] poetic." thanks almost famous, lester bangs, philip seymour hoffman, and the guess who. robby's playing is spidery and agile. manzarek's circus organ often gives way to boogie keys, but is spooky at times, staccato at others. densmore plays the drums, baby. someone even plays bass. the second half has fewer radio hits, but smolders and flares. fell in love with them in high school, burned myself out on them in college, was too cool for them in my 20s (but always knew i had a youthful love back there), and hit a listening renaissance in my 30s, running back through all of it, collecting it, and appreciating them for what they always were: a great LA band and a great american band who sounded like no other.

should have called this album Goofy Blues, cos that's what it is. Doors are a weird mix of traditional blues concepts and, tons of keyboard/organ, and morrisons unusual deliverly. kick ass album. its fun to find new appreciation for this band....realistically first time ive listened closely since i was a teen.

I think this is my favorite Doors album. Just a great listen all the way through.

First band I really got into (a lot of 15 year olds were just like me in this regard) and still dig it. Not my favorite Doors album but Peace Frog and Land Ho! are all timers for me. Not a bad track on the album.

Jim Morrisons vocals are just awful. Lucky he was a sex symbol.

The best one!!!!!!

I know everyone loves The Doors. But honestly, some of their drug-fueled moping is just boring. This album though... this is great! After listening to the complete album, I needed to hear it again despite about 10 more albums in the queue to get caught up on my 1001 Albums project. Awarding this a rare 5.

Classic. Crooning. Crazy. Gotta love it.

The doors is amazing. Good album!

Listened to this albums 3 times. So many great songs. Roadhouse sets the tone

Of course

Not sure if this is the most "essential" of The Doors' recordings, but it is my personal favorite. "Peace Frog" alone is worth the price of admission.

The Doors did white boy blues rock better than anyone. Just iconic songs on here, like “Roadhouse Blues” and “Waiting for the Sun.” “Indian Summer” is a top Doors song for me too. The rest of the album rocks too, even if it’s not all classics. The Doors are divisive. I’m in a split marriage myself: my husband thinks they’re pretentious and Manzarek’s keys unbearably carnival-esque. I love them. Jim’s poetry and delivery are impressive. The songs are great. The keyboard works for me in context. This is one of their stronger albums. Five stars

Although there are no “hit” singles, front to back this is my favorite Doors album. Lyrically, musically fantastic. Peace Frog may the best groove they ever wrote.

The Doors. Always good!

Nearly perfect. I guess you could say this review is open and shut. Like a... case...

One of the great ones!

Stu LOLLL LOLLLL thumposaurus on mothersucker? as for this Doors album.. Peace Frog is my favorite Doors song and I agree w Mike - this album is fantastic. Land HOOOOOO!!!

This is the one Doors album I come back to listen to over and over again. Every track other than the last is flawless. Jim’s vocals have fully matured. His ability to float from crooning to full on rage is mesmerizing. The segue from Peace Frog to dreamy Blue Sunday is beautiful. Robbie’s guitar is sublime and transports you. The Spy, so groovy and jazzy. They are exploring and pushing each other to greatness.

In with a splash on Roadhouse Blues, to then drop into his sexy vocals, off to powerful vocals and an epic piano...etc, etc, etc. This album has all the things in the first three songs alone. And it keeps getting better.

In my library and I love it 5

The Doors are fantastic. No Riders on the Storm here makes me a little sad. Roadhouse Blues is amazing! The bassline is simple but solid and rolls along. Throwing in a bit of harmonica makes for great gap fills. I also enjoy the various piano parts. The different variety of instruments throughout really give them a variety that keeps the album from getting dull.

What a fantastic album. I hadn't listened to it in a few years. I'd forgotten that every track is a winner.

Banger just absolute banger!

Very cool, 9.5/10

A great album, I even enjoy the listening to the 50th anniversary mix which was mixed from the original masters.

Excellent album, is there really a bad album by The Doors though?

This is really great. Classic rock and roll with interesting sounds and lyrics. I really love this album. Saving a bunch of songs.