Reviews (page 5 of 13)
Good but didn't blow me away
Interesting album, a lot of mixing of genres. I see why a lot of bands got their inspiration from.
I do love the Doors and this album specifically. Not a five star but close. Peace frog is one of my favorites.
A good album, I liked Waiting For The Sun the most.
Biased because I’ve been a Doors fan for years. This is not my favorite by them, but certainly a strong record with a lot of interesting tracks. Jim’s voice is sounding great and the flow is solid. The band is super tight as always.
Weak start, followed by the solid strong album. My fav from the doors so far.
I det her tilfellet va det nok lytteren som va på feil tid og sted for albumet, men det va mer gøy enn æ hadde frykta etter alle de andre gamle klassikeran. Det e nesten så æ kan skjønne koffor folk høre på The Doors.
Absolutely gorgeous, violently 70s album. I love the Doors and previously listened to some songs already but it's just so good. 8/10
Quite enjoyed this, but not enough for a 5
Good vibes. Might be a generous 4 but I did like it.
Not The Doors best, but still a great album!
I love the Doors, but this is not my favorite album, sadly. favorites on this album: The Spy, Waiting for the sun, Roadhouse blues
This album is great from the get go. I don’t think I’ve ever listen to an album. Just the hits collections.
The older I get the more I enjoy blues-ey Doors over bohemian weirdo Doors. I'd go up another half a star for bearded Morrison.
It’s been years since I’ve listened to any Doors. Had a friend who was pretty infatuated with them a long time ago, and during our travels from Spain to Morocco one their albums was one of the half dozen tapes we had with us. So ye I have a soft spot for their music cos of the stories it conjures in my mind when I hear those keyboards, the bluesy riffs and of course the hoots and hollers of Jim Morrison.
No lo había escuchado nunca. Lo acabé de escuchar y me lo puse otra vez de nuevo. Es muy bueno
4.2
There’s always a big doors fan. Then for a while I don’t really care for him that much. But now I’m starting to kinda come around again. And this particular album was one of their most straightforward rock ‘n’ roll blues albums. Not really a lot of hits other than roadhouse blues But it didn’t have a lot of the weird stuff that Jim Morrison did on some of the albums. Not their best stuff it still pretty good.
Solid four star album, right on the cusp of five. I really love a lot of the songs, but it’s not quite as cohesive as some of the other doors albums I think. Love the vibe, Jim Morrison’s voice, all the instrumentation is fantastic. If I didn’t have 900 more albums to go through, I’m sure this will be right at the top.
I liked this - would listen again
This is the first Doors project I really liked. I thought it was a nice engaging listen.
4/5
A good album and I see why people would like it. Doesn’t particularly capture the magic of the doors and their later work to me!
Always will have a soft spot for The Doors, even if I never really listen to them anymore. I did enough in middle and high school for a lifetime.
Hasn't aged so well that I would give it five stars, still a great record and an iconic one.
ook zonder de obligatoire hits is dit een zeer goed album
Bra album, Diggar The Doors! Många bra låtar men min favorit är The Spy
I forgot how good The Doors are
Adored this, not sure why I’ve never listened to them before!
None of the Doors songs I’m familiar with were on this album, but the record knits together nicely and is fun to listen to. I’d happily spin it again.
This album IS the 70s to me. It sounds like bellbottoms, fringe, and long hair. Early rock and roll like we know it today. The plucky electric guitar is iconic. Huge fan of this album and The Doors
Loved the blues undertone. Want to listen to this again :)
Other than roadhouse blues I hadn’t heard much of this album before. I went through a big classic rock phase in middle school and used to love The Doors, but I had never explored them beyond the hits. So this was fun. I dont think this album is one of their best but still some great songs. Feels less experimental and more blues-y/americana than I remember. Waiting for the sun is my favorite new find. Still love roadhouse blues.
Ik vind The Doors een legendarische band, maar toch heb ik er eigenlijk weinig mee, als in ik zet ze nooit aan. Maar het eerste album dat ik hier kreeg gaf ik een 4 en ook met dit album gaat alweer vrij snel die kant uit. 'Waiting for the Sun' vind ik een geniaal nummer. Dikke soort van uptempo blues. Af en toe doen ome Jim en z'n kornuiten me iets te druk, maar over het algemeen vind ik dat er toch wel hele lekkere muziek wordt gemaakt. En toch ben ik nog steeds niet overtuigd dat ik dit vaker aan zou moeten zetten. Ik weet niet helemaal waar hem dat in zit. Maar dus wel weer 4 sterren, lekker hoor.
The Doors don’t just open here, they kick them off the hinges.
Actually a banger.
Classic doors, super good super heat super 60s
quiet riot did cum on feel the noize better
:)
Probably my third favorite of their albums behind Doors and L.A. Woman. It has a more blues roots vibe to it which is a nice contrast to the psychedelic trip Jim and the boys usually take you on.
Cool
An excellent album. I especially liked the first and the last track, they ended up working as a sort of bookends for me.
My first two years in college, there was a girl who I had some classes with who loved The Doors. It was my first real introduction to the band outside of just songs played on the radio. I eventually got a greatest hits CD and seemed content with that. In the years after college, I had moments where I really liked The Doors. That included loving the movie with Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison. However, the older I got, I found myself listening to The Doors less and less. I’d run through Morrison Hotel before plenty of times, but it had been a loooooong time since that happened. So, revisiting this album was actually quite enjoyable. I like Morrison Hotel. This is a darn good album. I mean, Roadhouse Blues is a jam and a great way to open an album. But it’s not just Roadhouse, there are so many good songs on Morrison Hotel. I love Queen of the Highway and Maggie M’Gill the best after Roadhouse. Ship of Fools to The Spy is just a treat musically. And honestly, only Indian Summer feels like a weak spot on this album. But it’s not a bad song. For too long I’ve had a no vacancy sign up for Morrison Hotel and Doors music in general, but I think I’ll change that back over to just vacancy and allow them into my rotation again. (I know it’s a bad pun and certainly not original) The final verdict for Morrison Hotel will be a 4 rating for me. 4/5
Exquisite songwriting and individual performances on a more understated album from The Doors. While it doesn't have any obvious lead single offering, I find Morrison Hotel to be the Band's most consistent and interesting works. Their variety of instrumentation and sounds are a highlight. Best Tracks: - Waiting For The Sun - Roadhouse Blues - The Spy Rating: 8/10
Album #5 in 3 years. It's a different time but damn boys. A testament to putting 4 uniquely talented musicians in a room and letting them loose. If the Doors get a lot hate for their failed experiments (aka - JMs I'll advised forays into epic poetry) they deserve credit when they pull it back and straight up rock the house. The start off with three bangers then settle in reaching full Doors altitude by Ship of Fools. Indian Summer - achingly beautiful without ever becoming hippie pablum. They always bring a touch of danger and uncertainty to the game.
Great album
This is the Doors that I like. It wasn't overly keyboard driven or too psychedelic. It was just rooted in blues and rock. Definitely a great album.
Great
Good first album, always been a fan of The Doors. Not one of the beat complete albums though, some of the deep tracks were a bit much & 11 songs was a bit much.
Dope
First half of the album, in particular, has some stellar tracks (Roadhouse Blues, Peace Frog).
7/10
Hell yeah I'll lounge at the Morrison Hotel.
A classic
It doesn't have some of there best known work, but is a solid addition to their repertoire.
Good to slow
of all the doors albums I have listened to, this is the best. It is a lot more varied with a nice mix of organ drums and guitar. A few notable songs. I might even consider listening to it again. I am glad i listened to this because it gives me a different perspective of the doors
Flott album for oss som oppdaga rock og metal gjennom blues. Sikkert for alle andre og.
Yes! That's what I'm talking about, this is a classic The Doors album, really feel good to listen to it and you can feel a similar nostalgia like the one when you listen to City Pop (except in this case you feel transported to 70s England) I like that it's a blues rock album that doesn't bores you, which happens with a lot of blues albums where song after song is the same. Besides Roundhouse Blues being such a classic, I loved The Spy and Indian Summer
78/100. A good blues rock record that carries a lot of raw charm and grit. The opening tracks are especially strong, setting a confident tone early on. The momentum fades a bit in the latter half.
More blues rock than I thought.
Really good mix of blues rock and other darker sounds here, with interesting vocals that remind me of Josh Homme in places. First two tracks and Queen Of The Highway were particular highlights. Add the cool album art and you've got a solid record.
Torn between 3-4 here. Better than the others they have
Solid- few songs that I really jived with
It’s good have a few hits
The classic Hammond B3 sound played by one of the best, it's a great collection of songs. Good sound and great vibes.
This album contains some of the most iconic sounds of the era it's from. Quintessential.
++: Roadhouse Blues, Waiting for the Sun, You Make Me Real, Peace Frog, Land Ho!, The Spy, Queen of the Highway, Indian Summer, Maggie M'Gill +: Ship of Fools +-: Blue Sunday 9,0/10
Bluesy... Not my favourite style, but The Doors make it work, love "Indian Summer"
yessssss
Maybe not their most popular album, but this is a solid block of time that is well spent.
Muy bueno
klingt voll feine, kann. ma mal fürn. hintergrund und so hören aber voolle catchen. tuts. mi. ned
Fav- waiting for the sun, Indian summer
Although at bottom taking blues riffs and building songs from them, the Doors invigorated their sound with a hypnotic power that pulses through. The album is a bit uneven overall but captures their style and skill splendidly.
finally!!!! my fav Morrison!!! love him and the band smmmmmmmm!!!! The line "The future's uncertain and the end is always near" from Roadhouse Blues has been my wp status for almost 8 years now... so yeah i think i do like this album. Only reason it's not a 5 is I would rank their self titled and strange days above this 4.5/5
good
Pretty great album. Can definitely see how some more modern music has evolved from this and how this has influenced more contemporary artists. Definitely worth throwing on from time to time.
The first song, “Roadhouse Blues” had me confirming my expectations and preconceptions that I had coming into this album: The Doors were hard at work making an album that leaned into a classic bluesy, parlor rock sound. But what lies beyond the opener proves to be a bit more nuanced and well-performed. "Waiting For The Sun" has a surprisingly timeless instrumental, with a nice little crunchy keyboard texture, some saturated guitar licks paired with with punchy drums that all sound like something out of a prime yeezy-era sound pallet?? That's genuinely what it reminded me of. "Blue Sunday" is has an airy, mirage-like, stumbling nature to it that's a great change of pace. Lastly, "Indian Summer" is a very endearing love song that's mellow and does nothing more than it needs to. It's the embodiment of being in love and the emotional foundation that love can provide a person - simplicity and assuredness. One of the best songs I've had the pleasure of listening to from this list so far. I know I gushed about this not too long ago on the L.A. Woman record, but Jim Morrison had an insane vocal presence. It's not like he could hit every note low to high with perfection, it's more that he had such a fullness and ability to inject character into how he sang about things. I feel like he could've been one of those singers-turned-actors with some real success, you can hear his sense of showmanship and knack for vocal delivery that just cant be taught. Not perfect, but once again The Doors proved that they were operating in an echelon above the rest of their classic rock peers
This was a good way to start this process. Not an album that I would have chosen or even known to look for on my own, but I enjoyed it all the way through.
Six albums in five years is a pretty ridiculous work-rate. Book-ended by two five star records, this one is a solid four stars.
4/5
1. bluez - 5 2. zun - 2 3. real - 1.5 4. peace - 3.5 5. zunday - 2 6. zhipz - 2 7. land - 2.5 8. zpy - 3 9. queen - 3 10. indian - 2 11. maggie - 3.5
A step behind the self-titled. Regardless, amazing vibes all around. The type of album you gotta listen when nothing else is going around you. Let me music drag you in, for better or worse.
Morrison Hotel is The Doors stripping everything back to raw, sweaty blues-rock basics. After their more experimental and orchestral phase, this album feels like a return to a grimy bar stage — loose, dangerous, and full of swagger. Tracks like “Roadhouse Blues” and “Peace Frog” groove hard, while quieter moments like “Blue Sunday” and “Indian Summer” add emotional contrast. Jim Morrison sounds confident, feral, and poetic all at once.
I think I quite like the doors
First half 5/5, second half 3/5. Love me some danceable rock and roll.
Nice listen. Fun lyrics and a sound I enjoy.
Best vibe, great voice, great musicianship
4.5 stars
loved it
makes me think of dad but also like tim allen. i lik organ
A great mix of blues rock and psychedelia. This is 4 am drunk music. Great memories, and one I've had on vinyl. Some tracks lag, in my opinion, but there's no denying the vibe on tracks like "Roadhouse Blues", "I'm a Spy" and "Waiting for the Sun".
Classic, good for a roadtrip, not very unique though
My older sister loved music and she allowed me to sit and listen with her when she played her albums. I will always be grateful to her for that small kindness, she definitely kindled my love of music. The Doors were just one of many bands I grew to love from her extensive music collection. She got to be the cool mom for her daughters too. When The Doors movie came out in the early 90's, there was a resurgence in their popularity and music. One day as my sister was listening to a Doors albums, one of her daughter's friends commented, "Your Mom likes The Doors? That's cool!" Sadly, my sister died last year. I miss her a lot, but listening to this album and others on the list that I know she loved, I imagine her sitting next to me listening along. This is my first Doors album from the list and though it isn't nearly as strong as their debut, I still love their bluesy rock sound. Waiting for the Sun, Queen of the Highway and Maggie M'Gill are my favorites. Addendum: I listened to this album on 4/1/25 and looked up info about The Doors movie as I wasn't sure of the year it was released. That led me to the Wikipedia page for Val Kilmer. It hadn't been updated with his death last night yet, but it was a bit shocking to wake up this morning and read of his passing. His portrayal of Jim Morrison was amazing, and the fact he learned their songs and sang them (very well) in the movie is quite impressive. I don't know, I just wanted to add a note about this weird coincidence.
Very enjoyable
I liked it but I will say not much of the psychedelic rock promised.
Liked this more than I thought I would. Solid 3.5 for me. Since I can't do half stars...Peace Frog lifts this to four stars.
Good
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Great album, reminded me is some long forgotten songs I forgot about.
Great album with really good mix in the style of songs. Waiting for the Sun insanely good song.
Morrison Hotel is a return to form for The Doors. Jim Morrison might’ve been a wild card, but he was also one of the great songwriters of the 20th century, and it really shows here. The album leans more into blues rock, and the band sounds tighter and more grounded than on some of their previous work. “Roadhouse Blues” is a classic, and the rest of the album holds its own with gritty vocals, strong riffs, and that signature Doors vibe. Favorite song: Roadhouse Blues
Generally good, but no major standouts for me. Guitar and vocals felt very unique to The Doors.
Classic rock, with hints of blues. All good listens but not all interesting
I thought it was the classic bluesy doors. Not a lot of tracks stick out to me aside from Roadhouse Blues, Peace Frog, and Waiting for the Sun but that may just be because they’re the only ones I’ve heard before. Had to look up the lyrics to Land Ho! Maybe just classic Morrison lyrics with the dark themes? Entertaining song. Not my favorite doors album, but still solid overall. 3.8/5.
3.9 1x
The best Doors album.
Roadhouse Blues is the lead track and the big single. The Doors reigned when there were still album rock groups, before everything became driven by hit singles. In the immortal, made-up words of Lester Bangs in Almost Famous, "The Doors? Jim Morrison? He's a drunken buffoon posing as a poet." I had a conception that I didn't really like The Doors but this is better than I was expecting. Peace Frog is better than Roadhouse Blues. Spoke too soon, Morrison has to drop so slam poetry in the middle of the song. Blue Sunday is terrible. Land Ho! is the best song on this album. Indian Summer delivers exactly what it promises, melancholy. This album was better than I'd expected, more blues rock and less psychedelic. Also less intrusive electric piano.
p198. 1970. 4 stars. Now we're talking. One of the great American bands on top form, stripped of most of their 60s hippy flabbiness and back to their blues/rock roots. Point deducted for suspect lyrics.
I've been listening to earlier Doors albums and appreciated their creativity in the 60s-- when I saw the date on this one, I was worried that the singer-songwriter era of the 70s would maybe sanitize their music. In some sense, I think that's true on some of the low points of the album, but there was still plenty of boldness in shouting "LAND HO!," writing about seas of blood on a song called "Peace Frog," and playing blues music on a toy piano. I enjoyed most of the songs and will probably listen to this album for a long time! I'd give it a solid 8.5/10
:)
Very fragmented. Old friends and faces I don't recognize. I peed in someone's closet. I was told to leave but not for that. As I was walking home walked down some railroad tracks. Three kids were following me and I thought eventually they'd jump me but they didn't. Eventually the four of us walked up to a line of railway workers and the three kids started selling them something and agreeing this was an untapped market. I turn a corner and I'm in another closet and start peeing. Everything is fading fast. It was basically old friends finding new friends and the new friends seemed like great a goofy guys but they didn't like me. And it was mainly that in odd scenarios. One in an apartment. One where I worked at a deli.
HUGE fan of the electric guitar. Almost a 5 but just felt it was missing a little something in the middle of the album
Great example of period music.
Went into this confusing the band's name with the Killers and was genuinely confused when the first track played. This album was solid, at times it sounded like I was listening to the Black Keys but with more of a blues influence.
repiola wacho
Nice relaxing background album. My guess is ‘Roadhouse Blues’ is the most popular song on the album. I quite enjoyed ‘Waiting for the Sun’ and ‘Indian Summer’ as well. Good length, no tracks overstayed their welcome. 3.5/5
Excellent, it’s the Doors. That being said, I liked waiting for the sun the most out of every song. If you want a classic 70s rock that brings up emotions you hadn’t considered before, give this a listen.
Good
(4)
I love the Doors, but this is a second-tier album from them. That being said, it's still a 4.
Oh damn! I know their other albums a little, but I was ready for how nice this solid, blues rock would be. Think I like this more than the others of theirs I've heard. That said, the first two tracks set a standard the rest of the album did not live up to. It just mellows out a lot more than I'd like. Energy in the middle is a little lighter than ideal.
Went through a bit of a Doors phase when the film came out in the 90s and then sort of forgot about them. So I was pleased to see it appear on my list and I love this albums bluesy tone. Really enjoyed it and looking forward to more Doors coming up..
Pretty fun, I liked this one more than the first doors album we got.
A little disappointing compared to their self titled, still pretty good
Really good, a classic
Jim is like the “I’m 14 and this is deep” king but I fucking love him. He was put on this earth to sing Roadhouse Blues.
100000
I think I tapped out of Doors fandom after the much-heralded debut album. So I’ve never listened to this before, but I really liked it. The opener, especially.
Classic
A couple crappy songs keep this album from true greatness. Love the back-to-basics sound of it though, and I love Ray Manzerak on the honky tonk piano.
Another album I wish I could do .5 stars for as in 4.5 stars. I like a lot of what they do and the influence this band has on music after them. However it comes up a little short to me in a way I can't explain in words.
blues rock ofzo. Wel lekker
Listened and liked a couple songs off this before listening to the full album. I'm generally a Doors fan but all their albums require so many relistens for me to get it and enjoy it, it's really gaslighting myself at this point. This still has enough great tracks to hold itself up though on the first couple listens. 7/10
While Morrison clearly gets the universal recognition, it’s Krieger, Manzarek and Densmore that give the heart beat, soul and authentic grit!
Roadhouse Blues plus a bunch of decent songs equals 4 stars or B+.
I am quite conflicted in how to describe this album, but the weird madness and the bluesy bangers make this album a true must listen.
Im a Big Doors Fan so Seeing this Album made me really happy. Maybe the best First half in Any Doors Album but the second is a Bit boring. That beeing Said, there are no Bad Doors Songs online Songs Not as exciting as others
One of the weaker albums from the discography but it goes so well on a roudtrip. Fogy morning, i just like the picture i paint with this music. I Like It, its good!
Peace Frog absolutely slaps and there are a few other decent tracks here. The bluesy tone kind of balances out Morrison's performative weirdness a bit more here than on other albums
I love the Doors with their classic Psychedelic sounds….Ive learned I love them more when they learn into the blues sounds. Only heard bit and pieces before but this was an overall very enjoyable listen.
Magical
Lo mejor que le he escuchado a los Doors, de los que no suelo ser fan. Este álbum me sorprendió.
7.25/10
3.5
It doesn’t have the hits the other Door album had but the quality of this album is a lot more consistent. The hits were hittier there but this album is albumier here. Feels more like a completed project and not a playlist on shuffle. I hit the Doors pretty hard in highschool so I’ve heard this album a few times but I really enjoyed it this time around. I don’t think I appreciated this as a unit back in the day as much as I do now, which is funny to me because it doesn’t even have like 1 of my top 10 Doors songs on it. Some albums are just a market for you to pick out hits and deep cuts, but this is an album that I think really should be listened to in one sitting. 4 for me with the caveat that I might have some bias
It’s all pleasant listening, with quite a bit of variety. It has now been a while since I listened to it, but I was impressed overall.
* Really enjoyed this slab of solid electric blues. Not a duff track on the album, but my favourites are Roadhouse Blues, Waiting for the Sun and Maggie M’Gill.
Classic bluesy Doors. Love it.
Lizard King Hotel
Honestly the best album I have listened to so far. Especially the last song. Maggie M’Gill.
heard the location of this album cover was on fire before. now that is some literal “light my fire”. and the album makes me on fire. dad knows it, mom knows it, my imaginary friend knows it, everybody knows it... i kinda like blues rock. 4/5
better than mid
Oh man, now this is an album I have listened to and it is such a great album! It was just good classic Rock! And one of their best albums!
4.75
Love this.
If you close your eyes and take out Jay Moe's vocals, Peace Frog would make a great Cake song. This album is weird and all over the place, just like the Doors. The song transitions are crazy, from super high to super mellow (roadhouse blues-waiting for the sun, Peace Frog-Blue Sunday), but I think it works. The back half slows down after Land Ho, but the songs themselves are still very good. There's just some stone cold classics on here: roadhouse blues, peace frog, land ho! But it's also good as an entire album. The mix of acid rock and blues is perfect, and it never drags, like some other Doors music
Is that a herd of buffalo rumbling in the distance? No, it’s just 10 drunken men marching and singing to Land Ho! This is the Doors best album. Nary a stinker to be heard here. Bookended by two badass rockers and filled to the brim with catchy songs. Morrison isn’t quite yet to full blown drunken slurring like he is on LA Woman. The band are always playing interesting parts. You’ll never hear Krieger just strumming the chords to a song. Highlights: Roadhouse Blues, The Spy P.S. PEOPLE DOWN THERE REALLY LIKE TO GET IT ON!!!
I had a Doors period in the late 80's and early 90's, which effectively died when the movie came out. My circle of friends did not like the fad that followed. Anyway, most of their albums are quite familiar, including Morrison's poetry albums. I'd say I like Waiting for the Sun or L.A. Woman the best, but I like all of them, even Soft Parade. It is however, very hard for me to rate them, against other music or between their catalog.
3.5/5 very good overall
I really need to listen to The Doors more.
This is #day165 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… sometimes I just don't get the logic behind this list. Take The Doors, for example. The recently added Album Explorer feature lists their debut, Morrison Hotel, and L.A. Woman. I agree with the inclusion of the debut and am fine with L.A. Woman (well, there's Riders on the Storm). What about Strange Days or Waiting for the Sun (the band's black sheep of an album)? Those are my personal favorites, especially Waiting for the Sun... I love this band at their most psychedelic and experimental. That said, Morrison Hotel is a solid blues rock album (have you heard that the historic building featured on its cover was destroyed by fire recently?). But, the album lacks The Doors' signature edge. It feels more like a precursor to L.A. Woman. Some highlights for me, though, are Waiting for the Sun and Indian Summer. These are the kinds of Doors I'm after, and always will be. I'll give it a 4 out of 5 anyway. Looking forward to #day166.
Morrison Hotel is the Door's fifth studio album, which was released in the middle of the band's tumultuous career. Their fourth release, the Soft Parade, is regarded as the weakest of the band's release; Morrison Hotel was something of a critical and popular "comeback" for the band. The album does not include any of the band's biggest hits; "Roadhouse Blues" was the most successful track on the album. This is a good collection of the band's blues-based rock songs.
Sehr gut zu hören. Empfehlenswert.
Lots of cadence changes that keep you paying attention. Good variety between smooth and groovy tunes, along with some more “aggressive” tracks (You Make Me Real). Ship of Fools showcases Morrison’s chant-y, almost cultish vibe, but to more upbeat classic Doors instrumentals. Lot of folk vibes as well, especially on Land Ho!
I've never been much of a fan of the doors, but this is a pretty solid album. It has some weak moments but pretty creative overall. Its worth a couple listens.
Classic
A lot of feel in this one. Another enjoyable Doors album for me
Very credible album from the Doors. I'm mostly surprised by how funky some of the tracks can get. Roadhouse Blues is a fairly traditional 12 bar blues song but with occasional psych vocal flourishes from Morrison. Waiting for the Sun has an organ line that presages Suicides synthetic punk. The song lurches from a quite pretty intro into an intense and anxious middle section. You Make Me Real has some great 8:4 drumming in the chorus, adding some interest to an otherwise traditional 50s rock number. Peace Frog is a nice little piece of funk. Bue Sunday slows things down with swirling organs and Morrison crooning about love. Land Ho! is a regrettable bluesy number which shouldn't have made the cut. The Spy is stripped back paranoid blues. Queen of the Highway is another funk number, constantly shifting from psych rock to blues and back. Indian Summer is a very slow and beautiful piece of psych. The album ends with another dirty blues song with Maggie M'Gill. Bruce Botnick's engineering is impeccable. The mixing positions instruments sensibly and captures the dynamic song structures perfectly. The album integrates a lot of diverse ideas in seemingly simple tracks.
Great as everything by The Doors, although the debut is way superior.
Þetta er mitt grúv. Ég er svo gamall rokkhundur í sálinni að ég kemst í algjöran fíling við að hlusta á svona blúsrokk. Virkilega góð plata sem ég mun setja aftur á fóninn. Góð tilbreyting við ofspiluðu Doors-lögin sem allir eru komnir með nóg af.
Perfectly pleasant stuff
Great record. Love The Doors. Unfortunately there's just maybe one too many tracks on here that just ARE The Doors. There's a real difference between the big tracks and some of the others. Slightly going through the motions. But those motions are still good. But I know there are other Doors records to come which are better.
Great album, really fast paced with incredible riffs!
8.1
Solid addition to the genre
I've never really been interested in the Doors because their biggest hits don't really stand out to me. But this album (which had none of those aforementioned hits) was fantastic, I really enjoyed it.
This is The Doors album I’ve always said is the one that I feel someone starting out with their music should listen too. Feel there’s a little something for everyone Though in recent years I’ve always said this was my least favourite Doors album (even with the ones without Jim Morrison) but I can’t deny this is still a stellar selection of songs. It may not be the best Doors album but their discography is pretty flawless. They just don’t have a bad album. With that being said it still gets a 4/5 Just goes to show what some of their other albums are
Not there best but still great.
Oh cool, this is the one with "Peace Frog" on it. I'm starting to think that dying young wasn't the best move for Jim Morrison. When he died, he was granted a tragic poet status that his work simply doesn't live up to. Much of the Doors' work is actually pretty gloriously silly, and they might have benefited from a slide into irrelevance followed by a gradual rediscovery. Anyway, that's what I'm thinking as I listen to this one. How many Doors albums are on this list anyway?
Really liked the album, not something id typically listen to but the main singer has and amazing voice. And I really liked the second track!
Good.
Come on in to the Morrison Hotel, kick your shoes off, stay a while. You’ll enjoy your stay, I’m sure of it. I don’t think every track here lands, especially the basic blues ones, but when ol Jimmy and company are on it, they’re ON it. Side note, the guitar tone on Land Ho! is one I’m very fond of.
Loved the Doors as a youth. Although I played their first album more and it blew me away back in the day. I don’t tire of the sound or his voice although I must not have been in the mood when I only awarded the first album a 4. This isn’t quite as good but still love it.
Oh boy did teenage me spin this one a lot. I still love it. Peace Frog and The Spy remain my favorites
A great album - coherent but not repetitive. The pacing is really quite good. Standouts: Roadhouse Blues is proper bluesy rock. Peace Frog's spoken word sections are pretty captivating and has a great energy. Really enjoyed the slower pace of Blue Sunday.
Went into this thinking I wouldn’t like this album - it’s toward the end of Morrison’s life, I’ve seen the movie so I know he’s increasingly erratic - but it’s actually really good. I know Indian Summer from a cover version that I adore, Roadhouse Blues is obviously a classic, and many of the other songs had a jaunty, bluesy charm that I found easy to enjoy.
The Doors were practitioners of a hard-rocking, surrealist approach to the blues which this, their fifth album, offers plenty of excellent examples of. Jim Morrison in particular writes some of his strangest stanzas and delivers some of his most primal performances on songs like the rollicking "Roadhouse Blues" and "You Make Me Real", the enigmatic "Waiting for the Sun" (which finally shows up two albums after the LP of the same name), and especially "Peace Frog", with its scintillating Bo Diddley-esque funk beat. unfortunately, Morrison Hotel is a bit front-loaded. it's hardly the worst problem an album can have, but when the first four tracks come out guns blazing the way they do here, you can't help but feel a little let down when the next seven are more hit-or-miss. there's "Indian Summer", one of the band's more cerebral tunes, and "Queen of the Highway" gives Ray Manzarek a chance to shine on keys, but I think the "Hard Rock Cafe" side wins out overall. strong 7/10.
A fine psychadelic blues album. So much better than their first album, as much as I love it. Just solid blues rock I could listen to over and over. 4/4
This album came around at just the right time for me. Never been a major Doors fan, in fact I hate shilling for the canonical staples of so-called "Classic Rock". But recently I'm starting to see the appeal. Leaving to one side the polarising figure of Jim Morrison, the music on this album is seriously forward thinking. Krieger, in particular, shines with some understatedly brilliant hooks. On the whole, while Morrison Hotel might be considered an inferior imitation of their debut record, I still think it holds up pretty well regardless, a reminder of why The Doors were ahead of their time in so many respects.
This starts off as a full 5 star album, and slowly climbs down after Peace Frog, which may be my favorite doors song.
Eh, perfectly serviceable extra Doors. I don't think this adds much to their self titled so not really a necessary inclusion on the list, but it wasn't a chore to listen to. Fave tracks - "Roadhouse Blues" is a solid opener. "The Spy" entertained me.
Fav: Blue Sunday Least Fav: You Make Me Real Not usually a fan of blues rock, but The Doors just manage to make it interesting, so fair play to them
Not my favourite doors album. They've done better. They've also done a lot worse. An enjoyable 4/5.
THis is a really solid classic rock/blues album imo, and one that i can see myself going back to again in future. the run time is nice and tight, and i dont think theres any songs here that really act as fillers.
Muy buenos. Prefiero l a woman.
When I first heard this album I wasn’t really aware of the hype and history behind the Doors and really enjoyed it. It’s a good album.
I've always liked these guys and although this album doesn't have the best tracks it's still very indicative of their sound and style.
Excellent and worthy of more time to listen further
2/12/24 Another good album that I enjoyed.
Great sound!
Generally I like The Doors in small doses and their hits are great, so I was excited to deep dive into one of their albums and Morrison Hotel did not disappoint. Loved the bluesy vibe and thought this was just a pretty swinging record. Doesn't hurt that "Peace Frog" is one of, if not, my favorite song by The Doors, but I also loved "Roadhouse Blues" right out the gate. There were a few clunkers, (not a huge fan of "Land Ho!") but a nice surprise in "Maggie M'Gill" a song I don't think I've ever heard before that was really great. Nice tight album at 37 minutes and 11 songs and a great glimpse of the Lizard King's sultry voice.
Really enjoyed this album. The sound is really distinct.
Track 1 - Piano sounds great and is overall very fun sounding. Guitar playing is also immaculate. The harmonica makes the song really enjoyable and unique. Also ends very strong. Track 2 - Starts with a chill bass line and a very cool sounding synth getting more and more aggressive (so cool)! The chorus is catchy and the instrumental goes crazy. Overall an absolute banger. Track 3 - Starts with some really cool fast paced piano and drumming. The overall song feels a bit outdated but still an enjoyable track with a unique song structure. The bass line is also pretty cool with very good guitar playing. Track 4 - Song begins very upbeat and fun. Song stays interesting with exceptional guitar playing and unique drumming. Track 5 - Seems like a much more slow and blues-y song. The delicate guitar playing and synth in the background is beautiful. Song could be a bit longer as it doesn't really progress very much but is still a strong track. Track 6 - Starts really strong and the section on the ride cymbal is really cool. Not much to say except a really solid song with immaculate guitar playing and drumming. Track 7 - Song manages to pack so much into just 4 minutes and is just an overall uplifting and enjoyable song. However the vocal melodies and lyrics are quite annoying and almost ruin the song for me. Just a bit of a weird song. Track 8 - Sounds like a James Bond theme song, which is really cool. Piano playing is entrancing and slick. I love the climax reached in the middle. The lyrics are fun but slightly corny. The song also drags a bit. Track 9 - Not the most exciting track for me but picks up near the end. The keyboard is also pretty cool so not all bad. Track 10 - A bit boring and too slow for such a fast-paced album. Doesn't even really fit with the overall feeling of the second side. Track 11 - Some really cool instrumentation for this track with unique vocals. Song progresses really well and rounds up the album effectively but not in the traditional sense. Overall as a singular album, it sounds great for 1970 and is very well paced. The very different two sides is creative and enjoyable and is a great album. Fav tracks: Waiting for the sun, ship of fools, Maggie M'gill Least fav track: Land Ho!
01) Roadhouse Blues - 10,0 02) Waiting for the Sun - 8,5 03) You Make Me Real - 8,5 04) Peace Frog - 8,0 05) Blue Sunday - 8,5 06) Ship of Fools - 8,0 07) Land Ho! - 8,0 08) The Spy - 8,0 09) Queen of the Highway - 8,0 10) Indian Summer - 8,5 11) Maggie M'Gill - 8,0 TOTAL: 8,36 (84/100) Current ranking: 91/375
Solid album, some groovy riffs. Favourite track was Peace Frog
Love it. Super album for anyone
I wrote about the doors debut album that they are an easy band for rock music snobs to hate on. David Crosby, who I do love, was very candid in the years before he died about how much he hated the doors and basically said that Jim Morrison was a drunken asshole. I myself went through a doors deep dive many years ago, thinking that I liked them a lot, and then bought into the hate a bit the following years. The band was certainly hit or miss during their career, but to dismiss their high points would be a disservice to anyone who likes music. Morrison Hotel is a good example of this, and I think an argument could be made that it’s their best album. It is more consistent than their debut album, and while similar to L a woman, it may just be better than that one too. Road House blues is an absolute banger, and while it’s one of the more explicit examples of Jim’s excesses, it may just want you to wake up in the morning and have a beer too. Peace frog is arguably the door song that has aged the best this side of break on through What a fun sounding track that is.
New rule from here on our: "low 7/10s" get a 3 star rating, "high 7/10s" get a 4 star rating. I need to flatten my curve somehow and my ratings are indicating that I love way too much music this challenge is throwing at me when I probably won't return to most of it. I wish the first 7 under the new rule was an exception, but unfortunately I still really like this Doors record. Despite my ownership of their self-titled, I never really cared about that one beyond Break on Through and The End... The problem with being Gen Z is we're just not big Doors fans. That being said, I remember hearing "Ship of Fools" when I was a kid and thinking it was great! So the greatness of the Doors isn't fully lost on me. 7/10
I love the doors as much as anyone, but objectively speaking this is their 4th (maybe 5th) best album out of 6. Always amazes me how good popular music was back then, or how popular good music was...
альбом понравился, плюс вайб. первая песня очень знакомая, будто где то слышала. до этого об этой группе не знала. слушала альбом пока ехала к себе домой в знаменку. 7/10
I’m as shocked as anyone to report that I actually really enjoyed this….!!
Wow. This brings back some hot long summer nights at 13 discovering many of the best parts of life for the first time. I never understood why Jim Morrison did not stand the test of time with the American public as so many of the best bands of the era did. We listened to him all the time back then. Still really like the best songs on this album: Peace Frog, Queen of the Highway...
Unhappy about Brittany Spearification of music, about 20 years ago I went thru a phase that included all the popular late 60's / early 70's bands all while watching the Door's Oliver Stone pic. on repeat. The Beatles, Cream, Zepp, Doors etc., I stopped short of wearing tie-dies, following The Dead and wearing patchouli, but I did like this sound and felt like I had a wider perspective on music and maybe life in general. I loved the guitar sounds on Roadhouse Blues, Peace Frog but skipped past the slower songs on this album. As I'm older now, I've found some love for a few of those slower 'boring' songs. And as I'm writing this, I can't help but find it somewhat poetic that when we're young, some of us reach to the past to feel older, but when we're old, we reach to the past and feel younger.
Very solid Doors. Not a steel door. But better than a solid-core interior door. Maybe a composite front door? Not sure about in the Morrison Hotel, but typically hotels have sturdier interior doors to rooms than you would find in a house. “Roadhouse Blues” and “Peace Frog” are particularly sturdy, able to stand the test of time, but most of the rest are doors painted to look like solid doors but a closer inspection reveals they don’t measure up.
Jim Morrison is a sultry, seductive singer. Musically, I want to be with him. But as a human, not so much. His girlfriend once drank a while bottle of his liquor to prevent him from drinking it because he was a drunkard that needed to quit. Did she think he wouldn’t just go get more. Weird logic. Side quest complete. I rate based on the music.
Oldie but goodie, though there are a couple of stupid songs here.
What’s not to love
Goede meuk
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Last track (Maggie M'Gill ) was AMAZING! Might be my favorite Doors song now.
This album allowed me to realize that The Doors had other records than their self titled one and LA Woman. Morrison Hotel sounds much more like their debut, great bluesy style, but none of the songs sticks out as a hit. Jim's vocal as great as ever, very good record. Maybe I should have a deeper look into their discography now?
I’ve always liked The Doors, but I have to admit I’ve never taken them as seriously as some of their contemporaries. I’ve always thought of them sort of like the Smashmouth of their time. Catchy songs and fun to listen to, but no one’s really taking them seriously, right? Well I can’t say this album completely changed my mind, but it started chipping away at that perception. There’s some really solid stuff here. Roadhouse Blues is as fun of blues groove as you’ll find, and it made me wish harmonica would make a comeback in modern music. Peace Frog is a really great track. And the subdued elegance of Indian Summer really caught me off guard. 4/5 Highlights: Roadhouse Blues Peace Frog Indian Summer
this was really cool. musically sounding pretty modern at times but still with the older recording sounds you get from these earlier albums
****a good album, variety of fast and slow tempo tracks. Easy listening
This album soothed me, and helped me mourn the death of Jim Morrison(and the United States Of America). Beautiful poetic lyrics, combined with hard, and soft guitar. It's a shame The Doors didn't last longer. Favorite Song: "Roadhouse Blues"
Chill album from start to finish. Favorite track: Waiting for the sun other picks: you make me real, peace frog, Maggie M'Gill
Better than the self titled album
I like this a lot better now than I used to.
i usually think the doors are kinda mediocre but this is better than i expected. i LOVE blue sunday and queen of the highway.
Super solid, starting strong with Roadhouse Blues
Some very bluesy Doors from Morrison. I loved it a lot, thinking back to these songs I think my dad liked this album a lot because three of four of them were quite familiar to me.
I was just Waiting For The Sun until I stumbled upon this album. Next thing I knew I was on a Ship Of Fools yelling Land Ho!
The Doors album je lepší, stále dobrý, horší 4, 3 si nezaslouží
This album sounds fresh even after 40 years. Excellent blues rock that fully represents the capabilities of the doors
i think i really like the doors!
Good! Not the best doors, but...
Den her er svær. Nogen numre er lidt tamme, ander er fortryllende klaver bokser ballader. Jeg er i tvivl. Bestemmer mig lige over endnu en lytning. "Peace frog" er AWESOME! Mini 4er. Men jeg nød stadig størstedelen.
The Doors er sgu cool
Very nice
I have liked the Doors music for some years now, the famous ones at least. (Tracks not years). But the only album I've ever listened to before is L.A woman. So when I looked through the track listing and didn't recognise a single track I thought 'Oh goody'. Then Roadhouse Blues started, and it was a case of. Ahh, I know this one, just not it's name. As far as the album goes you can really get the blues origin of their music. I really enjoyed it, and it is definitely on the shopping list. It's got to be a 4. (Probably a 4.8 to be honest, just not quite a 5). p.s. If anyone really liked Maggie M'Gill, I can heartily recommend a local band called Pearl Handled Revolver. Their sound is very much reminiscent of this style.
I’ve heard of the doors, never listened. Don’t have a fave song but I enjoyed roadhouse blues and queen of the highway. I think this is quite a good album for the audience. I recognise certain bits from certain songs which I think have been sampled in more modern music. The album works well as a whole - tracks flow into one another very smoothly and as a whole has a very distinct sound. Again one I wouldn’t reach for but I can appreciate the music and understand that some people would really love this. It’s very much a classic American rock. I enjoyed listening to this actually.
Basically, I don’t get it. I struggled with whether to go three or four stars on this one. I enjoyed the album quite a bit but I expected more from it given Jim Morrison and The Doors’ Iconic status. It was fine, y’know? Peace Frog was great, but I could skip Indian Summer forever. That kind of thing. I looked around for a bit more information on the band to maybe give me some context on what made them so lionised. And my god, I don’t get it. The intensity of emotion about this band and Morrison in particular is utterly inexplicable to me. Don’t get me wrong, I love that people are passionate. And I enjoyed the music enough that I can understand people still actively liking the band. But, quite clearly, there’s a piece here that I’m missing. In conclusion: I don’t get it.
Første halvdel er sindssygt god. Peace Frog er top 3 Doors numre for mig
Fed tråd! Mere hård rock agtigt end jeg forbinder med The Doors. TIL at Jim Morrison udgav 6 albums med The Doors inden han døde som 27 årig, makes you think
Awesome album, so many bangers! Production sounds amazing.
this album by the doors is a return to their roots, mainly blues tracks that pack a mighty whallop, with a hard-hitting rockabilly energy and ultra-rooted guitar progressions, this album is a pretty good one. some of the later songs get into a shuffle, definitely the kind of songs made for moving your feet or driving at high speeds. the best part of the album by far is morrison's vocals.
**Morrison Hotel** by The Doors, released in February 1970, marked a return to form for the band after their experimental album *The Soft Parade* (1969). With a shift back towards a more stripped-down, blues-rock sound, *Morrison Hotel* encapsulates The Doors' ability to blend powerful lyricism, evocative musical compositions, and atmospheric production. This review will explore the album's lyrical themes, musical style, production quality, and its impact on rock music. Pros and cons will also be weighed to assess its overall standing in the band's discography. ### Lyrics and Themes The lyrical content of *Morrison Hotel* largely revolves around themes of freedom, rebellion, existentialism, and the raw human experience. Jim Morrison's poetic approach is less abstract here compared to previous albums like *Strange Days* (1967) or *Waiting for the Sun* (1968). Instead, his writing exhibits a more direct expression, befitting the album's return to a blues-rock sound. The lyrics maintain his fascination with mysticism and the darker side of life, but with a new maturity and weariness. **"Roadhouse Blues"**, the album's opener, is a celebration of the nomadic lifestyle, complete with references to debauchery and living for the moment: “Keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel.” This track encapsulates a wild sense of freedom but also hints at a darker undercurrent of escapism. Morrison's voice carries the rawness and grit of a man who has experienced the highs and lows of life on the road. **"Waiting for the Sun"**—a track originally written for the album of the same name but omitted—explores a sense of longing for spiritual enlightenment or transcendence. It carries an ethereal quality that juxtaposes the album’s more grounded blues numbers, hinting at a yearning for a better future amidst the chaos. **"Peace Frog"**, which includes a lyrical reference to blood on the streets (alluding to political unrest and possibly Morrison's personal experiences), presents a contrast between themes of violence and tranquility, and could be interpreted as a commentary on societal issues of the time. The song ends on a hopeful note with its transition into **"Blue Sunday,"** a serene love ballad that showcases Morrison's ability to express vulnerability. **"Indian Summer"** and **"The Spy"** delve into deeper, more personal territory, touching upon introspective themes and romantic longing. "Indian Summer," in particular, exudes a nostalgic quality, almost like a reflection on lost innocence. ### Musical Style and Composition The Doors shift back towards a gritty, blues-rock style in *Morrison Hotel*. The instrumentation leans heavily on blues structures, straightforward rock rhythms, and jam-like sessions that stand in contrast to the more polished and orchestral arrangements found in *The Soft Parade*. This return to simplicity works in favor of the album, enhancing the raw emotional intensity that defines its sound. The guitar work by **Robby Krieger** is particularly noteworthy. On **"Roadhouse Blues,"** his slide guitar drives the song's momentum, adding a sense of urgency and authenticity to the track. His playing throughout the album is not overly complex, but it effectively captures the spirit of blues music while maintaining The Doors' signature mystique. **Ray Manzarek's keyboard work** remains a cornerstone of the band's sound, providing both rhythmic foundation and melodic counterpoints. In songs like **"Waiting for the Sun"** and **"Blue Sunday,"** his organ and piano lines complement Morrison's vocals, weaving together an atmosphere of both melancholy and hope. In tracks like **"Peace Frog,"** his funky electric piano adds a layer of groove that distinguishes the song from typical rock or blues. **John Densmore’s drumming** is dynamic and fluid, with a jazz-like quality that elevates the album's musical diversity. He adapts his style to fit both the intensity of "Roadhouse Blues" and the subtlety of "Indian Summer," demonstrating his versatility as a drummer. ### Production The production of *Morrison Hotel*, handled by **Paul A. Rothchild**, strikes a balance between rawness and polish. Compared to the heavily orchestrated sound of *The Soft Parade*, *Morrison Hotel* feels organic and authentic, as if the band is playing live in a smoky bar. The instrumentation is not overly layered, allowing each band member's contribution to shine through without feeling cluttered. The vocals are presented prominently, with Morrison's voice taking center stage. The raw, almost live quality of the production enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics. For instance, the urgency in "Roadhouse Blues" is accentuated by the close-mic'd recording of Morrison's vocals, capturing every growl and nuance. The production approach ensures that the album maintains an edge, making it feel more immediate and gritty. However, some tracks do suffer slightly from an inconsistency in sound levels. While this adds to the album's organic feel, it sometimes makes for a disjointed listening experience. Nonetheless, the overall production complements the bluesy nature of the album, capturing The Doors in a more grounded, straightforward moment of their career. ### Influence and Legacy *Morrison Hotel* played a significant role in reaffirming The Doors' status as one of the most influential rock bands of the late 1960s and early 1970s. It helped bridge the gap between the psychedelic rock of the 1960s and the blues revival that would gain prominence in the early '70s. The album's influence can be seen in the works of later artists who blend rock and blues, such as Led Zeppelin, The Black Keys, and even grunge bands like Pearl Jam. The emphasis on a more stripped-back sound with *Morrison Hotel* was seen by some as a move away from the experimentation that characterized earlier albums, but it also demonstrated the band’s ability to evolve while staying true to their roots. Songs like "Roadhouse Blues" would become staples in classic rock radio and remain among the band's most recognizable tracks, showcasing the timeless appeal of the blues. The album also foreshadowed the darker, more introspective tone of *L.A. Woman* (1971), which would be the last album released during Morrison's lifetime. In that sense, *Morrison Hotel* represents a transitional moment for the band, moving towards a sound that would ultimately define their final era. ### Pros of the Album 1. **Return to Blues Roots:** *Morrison Hotel* successfully returns The Doors to their blues-rock foundation, stripping away the excess of *The Soft Parade* and focusing on raw musicianship. 2. **Standout Tracks:** Songs like "Roadhouse Blues," "Peace Frog," and "Waiting for the Sun" stand out for their powerful lyrics and memorable melodies. 3. **Organic Production:** The production captures a live, unpolished feel that adds authenticity to the album. This approach complements the album's blues influences and makes the listening experience feel immediate and immersive. 4. **Varied Soundscapes:** Although primarily blues-rock, the album explores other styles, including funk ("Peace Frog") and balladry ("Blue Sunday"), demonstrating the band’s versatility. 5. **Lyrical Depth:** Morrison's lyrics maintain a poetic quality while being more direct and accessible, addressing personal experiences and broader social themes. ### Cons of the Album 1. **Inconsistent Production Quality:** Some tracks suffer from uneven production, with variations in sound levels that can be jarring when listening to the album in one sitting. 2. **Predictable Structures:** While the blues-rock style is a strong return to form, it may feel repetitive or formulaic for those who appreciated the experimental side of earlier albums like *Strange Days*. 3. **Limited Evolution:** The album doesn't push the band's sound forward as much as some previous releases did, which might be seen as a step back for those who admired their more avant-garde work. 4. **Lack of Cohesive Theme:** Unlike *The Doors* (1967) or *Strange Days*, *Morrison Hotel* lacks a unifying conceptual thread, making it feel more like a collection of individual songs rather than a cohesive album. ### Conclusion *Morrison Hotel* stands as a vital moment in The Doors’ career, offering a return to basics with a focus on blues-rock that strips away the overproduction of its predecessor. Its rawness, coupled with the emotive power of Jim Morrison's lyrics and the musicianship of Krieger, Manzarek, and Densmore, makes it a compelling listen. While it may not reach the same heights of innovation as *The Doors* or *Strange Days*, its honest and straightforward approach is refreshing. The album’s mixture of grit and refinement, along with its lyrical content, adds layers of depth that resonate even decades after its release. The tracks on *Morrison Hotel* continue to influence and inspire musicians, securing the album's legacy as an essential entry in rock history. Its pros outweigh the cons, making it not only a return to form but also a significant stepping stone leading to the band's later work.
Bluesy goodness - one of my faves as the opening track. Waiting for the sun felt ahead of it's time. Peace Frog another highlight.
No private session used for Spotify. I was in college when Oliver Stone's doors movie came out and went through a Doors resurgence where everyone had the sound track. The more sophisticated, or maybe they just had more money to spend on CD's, had this one. I don't mean to disrespect the other members of the Doors, but the band wouldn't have had the success it had with the Cult of Morisson, it's basic bluesy rock otherwise.
I liked this! It still uses the keyboard I'm a fan of from their self titled album. Need to listen again fully uninterrupted.
Bluesy rock. Pretty good, enjoyed the instruments and the vocals.
Mellow vibes. I enjoyed it!
Strong album throughout
Such searing lyrics A touch eerie with funk too A unique blues rock
Much better than any other Doors album I've listened to so far. Starts off with a weird alternating pattern of generic blues rock and stunning, original song.
Pleasantly surprised! I've never listened to The Doors, but I can see why people like them. I love a good guitar solo and this album is FULL of em. Rip to Jim Morrison though, yikes! I don't know if I'd just turn this album on to listen by myself but when I go home I could see my dad and I listening to it together. I'll give it a 4/5!
I've never listened to a whole Doors album before. It got me slightly more interested in them.
Very good👍👍
Good stuff, inventive and fun 4.2
Maybe the least unhinged version of Jim Morrison. This record was short but sweet. Actually thoroughly enjoyed the lyrics and the music. Not a huge Morrison fan. Maybe because he's a piece of shit. But he wrote great music. And he didn't sound like he was intoxicated throughout this record.
I like the blues in this album. Pretty cool! 9/24/24
Classic. Jim Morrison's vocals are a part of Rock Legend. The groove of the band is great tho. The way the guitar speaks in little phrases. The driving rhythm of the drums. Bluesy and rocky. Kinda dirty and raw. Good record.
Decent
A bit disappointing. I like the Doors, but this is a relatively weak effort, formulaic and nothing particularly outstanding. Still fun to listen to, but just lacking the wow factor of (e.g. L.A. Woman)
Belter!
Bluesy psychedelic, well done rock
First time I truly paid attention all the way through as one listen. In really enjoyed this more than I have the individual songs as they came up before.
An album of two halves. Side one is superb opening with the rocking Roadhouse Blues and maintaining the standard with Waiting for the Sun, Peace Frog and Blue Sunday. Robbie Krieger's guitar is excellent throughout. Side two is less impressive. But overall one of the Doors best album
The Doors were always something of a blues rock band, but this was the first time they really embraced the genre. Moreover, it's another incredible showcase of Morrison and Krieger's songwriting abilities. Every song is like an intricate dance, flowing beautifully into the night until the sun rises again. It's the kind of rock album that makes you forget that it's a rock album at all, because it seemingly ascends the conventions to make something all the more meaningful. It's art in it's purest form.
Jimmy Snakepants and the boys put together a pretty decent collection of tunes here. This was the first Doors album that I was ever convinced to listen to. Better than I remember it, although the long stretches of self-important noodling can get a little old. Just the same, a very solid listen. You can't have an album with Roadhouse Blues, Peace Frog, and Waiting for the Sun and consider it anything other than at least decent. Unexpected bangers: Blue Sunday, Maggie M'Gill
Sharp, dark, bluesy. Drags a bit in the middle but there’s some really strong stuff here. Best song: Roadhouse Blues
Not the best Doors album, but very solid and with classic Roadhouse Blues
Geweldig album met heerlijke blues-y nummers zoals we ze kennen van the Doors. Heeft een van m’n favoriete the Doors nummers, Peace Frog. 3.7
Not their best but the doors dont have a bad album
4.5
Great rollerskating music
This record feels like a laid-back road trip. It’s gritty, bluesy, and has a rough charm that’s hard to ignore. The vocals hover between a growl and a whisper, almost like Tom Waits, but less smoky. The whole thing feels raw, like it was recorded in a dimly lit bar after hours. There's a simplicity to the sound that just works, pulling you in without forcing anything.
Awsome!
Liked it but it’s not their best.
This takes me back to carefree teenage years, smoking the green and cruising for chicks lol. Honestly this isn't the Doors best album, it drags in the middle. It's still pretty darn good though.
Overrated? Probably, but who cares.
Great album. Loved them all.
还挺带劲的
Good listen this. Accessible and very cool blues from a band that I probably haven’t listened to enough. Has certainly whet my appetite for more. The rif on Peace Frog is mental and must have been well ahead of its time. I like.
As Doors albums go I find this one maybe the most upbeat/happy, albeit from a low bar. Generally does have the feel of a band expressing themselves and experimenting a bit (Manazarek’s use of different instrumentation etc). The opening 2 tracks are just excellent, and while the rest of the album doesn’t quite hit those high notes (although Peace Frog is close), it’s a thoroughly enjoyable listen. Tbh I can listen to The Doors any time, I’m assuming there’s more to come on the list….
Classic Rock.
6,63
Just The Doors doing Doorsy things.
Нравица. К 5 альбому уже прям чувствуется и опыт и мастерство.
While it's not one of my favorites still has many great songs on it.
I loved the doors. Just wished they were around when I discovered them
A great album with some of their best songs. Not quite to the level of their self-titled album, but still good. I really dig Morrison's voice and energy.
Morrison's a douche. Still listened to the album On repeat all day. Of course Roadhouse Blues is great. I now appreciate Peace Frog more than I did before. But the real gems are Ship of Fools--where the line "The human race is dying out" is followed by the most celebratory organ music-- and some of the other lesser-known tracks. Land ho!
I was hoping this was better since I had already liked some songs on this, but it was just more of the same
Nice!
I think this is the best album by The Doors. They really nail the blues in this one. The songs are bluesy, somewhat folksy, and they just really rock. I feel like this is where they have the best chemistry and really hone down their sound. It also just flows really well. Roadhouse Blues and Waiting for the Sun really set the pace and then it just starts humming along, and you're already halfway through. Peace Frog being the obvious best song, but I was even surprised by Ship of Fools and Land Ho! I also like how it kind of shifts gears and slows pace near the end with Indian Summer, it even gets kind of weird with Maggie M'Gill. The Spy was kind of cheesy and probably the most "60s" song on the whole album. I don't know WTF was going on in the 60s but everybody was really into espionage.
Turns out I like the Doors! Or, at least, I like this album. I was really only ever exposed to “Riders on the Storm”, “Come on baby light my fire”, and maybe to some extent “peace frog” featured here. I found every song to have catchy grooves and Morrison is doing a great job of entertaining. He uses his limited voice really well and doesn’t get too ambitious. I’m excited about this one and will be coming back.
Really enjoyed that!