Reviews (page 7 of 14)
Good album for the Doors but as a whole, the Doors are overrated
bangers on bangers mate
the last doors album to feature jim morrison, a return to tradition for the band in terms of sound. it's got a solid groove the whole way through. jim didn't exactly end it off with a bang, going for more of a relaxed, almost western blues style. while not every track hits for me, this album as a whole is pretty damn nice.
J'pensais pas aimer les Doors, finalement j'ai vraiment apprécié ça.
Dark, minimal, muscular, very bluesy. It was interesting to see the direction their sound grew in from their debut, which is similar yet very different. It’s a pretty good but not especially notable album until the final song, which is such a masterpiece it elevates the whole project. Best song: Riders on the Storm
Solid Doors blues album. Love Her Madly, LA Woman & Riders on the Storm are a few of the Doors best.
Glad to be reminded once again just how good The Doors are. Probably prefer the debut and Morrison Hotel to this one but it's very close. Fav tracks: Riders on the Storm, Hyacinth House, L'America
Nice album!
The Doors! Again! I think I like this one more than the self titled, but TBH, they're pretty similar. What is fun and interesting to me are the Blues elements. As well as the kind of creepy spooky minor keys. I also noticed the change in Jim Morrison's voice with this record. A lot more rash and harsh. Its a good tun. Love Her Madly and Riders of the Storm are the obvious winners on this record, but L'America is really good sneaky good song.
I dig. Definitely defined their own, unmistakable sound.
Solid album
Usually a Doors album reminds me of the soundtrack of the old Spiderman cartoon, but this one is different. Not as much organ, but still psychedelic at times. Vocals range from radio announcer to opera singer to whiskey and sand bluesy. A few great guitar riffs. Enjoyable. Solid 4
Love this album!
4.5/5
Some great tracks, but overall not an entirely great album. Do like the direction and more bluesy feels.
I dearly loved this album (along with the rest of theirs) back in high school. Nowadays it’s not as captivating, but I still like it
Fantastisch! Voor LA Woman en Riders on the Storm
Just fantastic blues rock from the '60s. The singles from this record are so instantly recognizable that I think I forgot how good they really are. Everything else was a very pleasant surprise.
Better than I expected, still a bit hootin and hollerin but they came out strong
Enjoyed this one, blues are not the most straightforward genre but there's some bangers. Riders on the storm is awesome. L'America was grating af
It's The Doors, so it's naturally very well done. One of my favorite songs of all time is Riders on the Storm.
Morrison channels his blues heroes and makes it work. His voice and delivery really has weight on this album. Great groove throughout. Lyrically there is a lot of sexually frustrated laments about how he wants to get laid. As is the tradition in the classic rock era.
Doors galore this week
Riders on the Storm what a jam
Solid album with some really great tracks. Very rhythmic. On the 4 side of a 4.5 for me.
Lots of great tracks but imo a couple of duds
A lot of classics. This seems to be a cleaner sound, and fewer 20 min. songs. Just a great album.
Never really got the doors until this album. I hadn’t really noticed Jim Morrisons voice before this. Sounds incredibly mature for his age. Remarkable. Great to see they ditched the mental fairground organ a bit. Much more enjoyable 4.1
Some bangers on here
Aún suena increíble, mi rollo.
nice!
Great band & solid album. Some songs are definitely the ramblings of a drunken hippy, while the others are my favorite Doors tunes.
Several of my favourite Doors songs are on this one. Overall a fun listen. It's been a minute since I've listened to this one.
Favourite tracks: changeling; la woman; riders on the storm; hyacinth house; been down so long
still not my favorite Doors album but...iconic
Truely a masterpiece, maybe L'America and Snake songs sound a little bit flat.
Much more blues than I expected. Definitely less sexy hahaha. 3.5 stars
Sick album, had me wanting to push my speakers to the maximum on a few songs😂😂
So bluesy, so cool, so Doors. The style does get a little old after a while, but it takes a long time. Very good. Four stars.
Really long blues-based tracks. Good music for me, that also set the stage for better music, punk. After digging this sound, I can see musicians saying, "shorter, faster, louder, more intensity." And I like both.
Good album, Riders on the Storm and L.A. Woman are classics. There were a few songs I wasn't too into, but I always love the Doors.
Excellent album that defined a generation. With classical rock instruments and utilizing a contemporary synth keyboard sound, the Doors pioneered rock for the 70s and beyond. Each song is different, from twangy bluegrass, to jam band, to a smooth rock and roll, it is a diverse and special album.
# 212 : Great album, I really like this, it has a few hits, I definitely would listen to this again. I put it in favourites. Favourite track : Riders On The Storm
7.5/10
Aaaiit
The Doors' "L.A. Woman" is a mesmerizing blend of blues, rock, and poetry, serving as a fitting swan song for the band's legendary career. Released in 1971, the album captures the essence of Los Angeles with its gritty yet glamorous depiction of the city. From the iconic title track to the haunting "Riders on the Storm," the album is a showcase of The Doors' musical prowess and Jim Morrison's enigmatic charisma. The band's blues influences are more pronounced here, with tracks like "Crawling King Snake" and "Cars Hiss By My Window" showcasing a raw, stripped-down sound. The album's production is crisp and organic, giving the songs a sense of immediacy and authenticity. "L.A. Woman" is a fitting tribute to The Doors' legacy, showcasing their ability to transcend genres and create music that is both timeless and evocative.
Il cantante è tipo invecchiato di botto dallo scorso album Boh avrà fatto la pubertà
L’energia e le vibes ci sono.
The Doors’ take the bluesy sound they were working with on “Morrison Hotel” and made it that much more raw and mysterious.
Probablyy favourite of the Doors' albums, although in general I am not a huge fan. I appreciate the phenomenon of them though. The title track and Riders on the Storm are top their tracks, and there are a few other good ones here (Love Her Madly and L'America), but a lot of the others are pretty forgettable. Great driving album though, extra star for that!
Gets points for Riders on the Storm. It’s classic 60s rock but I think their best songs are the big hits.
I’d say there are definitely better doors albums but riders on the storm and La woman are just so good that I’m giving the album a 4
A good album to listen to whilst sewing buttons onto a velvet waistcoat.
Listening to this is a seedy smoke-filled bar in 1973 would have gone absolutely nutso
4/5 Highlights are Love Her Madly, LA Woman, Riders On The Storm and the lovely Hyacinth House.
Jim Morrison as the Blues Man he never got to be! Love this album! “WASP (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)” underrated.
Great tracks in a classic album.
Knallsterk start, mange bangers og klassikere. Et par sanger som ikke når samme høyder, men fortsatt bra. Veldig bluesy.
Последний (6ой) для вокалиста и лидера группы альбом, 1971 год. Умер на 27 году жизни в том же 1971. Звучит однообразно - как сейчас старички говорят про рэп, но живенько, чисто на фон.
Blues rock at its best pretty much. Also the last Doors album while Jim Morrison was still with us. A lot of big & familiar hits here, including "Love Her Madly", "Riders on the Storm", and even the titular ode to the city of LA, "L.A. Woman". To be honest, this almost feels like an end to this particular blues rock era, as the subgenre appeared to transition to more of a harder and edgier rock sound as the 70s went on. What a way for the Doors to go out!
4 really good album with killer keyboards. Sometimes leaned a bit too heavy into the psychedelic side
Fantastic! probably everything that made the Doors great all in one album.
Nice
nice, chill vibes
I forgot how much I love The Doors.
A classic 4*
Great, really solid, some forgettable songs but the hits are hit way out of the park
At times run-of-the-mill blues rock, at times psychedelic and kinda progressive. All in all good listening experience.
The first song is a banger.The second song is a banger(reminds me of The Beatles).The third song is a car commercial song like song(solo ROCKS).the fourth song sounds....boring?The fifth song is kinda repetitive but it sounds like a masterpiece to me.The Sixth song sounds soooo stupid and annoying but the guitar in the beginning is GOOD.The seventh track sounds chill and haunting at the same time.The eighth songs sounds kinda chilling the bass line is DEFINITELY CHILLING.The vocals on the ninth song and AWESOME and this song is bad ass.And last but not least the tenth song is a masterpiece. Fav. tracks: riders on the storm,The WASP ,crawling king snake,Hyacinth house,LA woman,Been down so long,Love her madly, and the changeling.
Amazing music. I wonder what they would have been like in the late 70s with more modern production? Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek do a fantastic job, but also Jerry Scheff is a wizard on the bass.
4/5
When I was in middle school this kid Nick, who I was friends with since kindergarten, decided he didn't want to be my friend anymore - for middle school reasons. One day he was talking to another kid about The Doors and he says to me "I bet you don't even know The Doors." I pretended that I did and he asked what my favorite song was. I said I needed to think about it. So he continues talking about The Doors with whoever and I'm literally sitting right next to him. So I made mental notes of any song titles he mentioned. About 5 minutes later he circles back to questioning me, so I rattle of the songs I just heard him say. This seemed to satisfy him because he's an idiot, so he backed off. That weekend I made it my mission to get some Doors music because it seemed important to know what I was thinking about if I was questioned again - for middle school reasons. Anyhow, I got The Doors greatest hits on cassette. Studied it. Listened to it non stop until I liked it. Never talked to Nick again about The Doors, or probably about anything else either. Still like the Doors though.
Kun Los Angeles on mainittu, en heti odota bluesia, mutta sitäpä tämä pääosin tahtoo olla. Aika kiva! Mahtipontinen ja aika cocky (johtunee Morrisonin äänestä paljolti), mutta se kuuluu selvästi asiaan, siitä pidän. Paitsi loppupuolella ollaan rajalla, meneekö asenne kohta yli, kun Crawling king snake on jo vähän rietas, mutta ei se aivan mene. Edellisiin kolmosiin verrattuna korkeampi, mutta oikeesti 3 1/2 ehkä.
4 overall with some songs that are 5s
This is probably the best The Doors have ever sounded. Bonus points because Jim Morrisons whispering all over riders on the storm creeps me out. 9/10 Psychedelics aren't a good cure for the blues guys
This is my favorite album by The Doors. A lot of different vibes on here but all good.
Everything comes together so well in this record. The twangy strings that feel like a spider's legs crawling across your arm, the haunting Halloween keys, and Jim Morrison's big old voice, every layer is very exciting to listen to. And then it becomes even more interesting when it all blends together! Standouts are Love Her Madly, Cars Hiss by My Window, L'America, and Crawling King Snake.
real
A classic.
When The Doors are good, they are really fucking good. But there is a lot of them just jamming, which I think turn a lot of people off. Jim is a drunk idiot. Jim also has IT. The title track and Riders on the Storm are so elite, they carry album to a 4 star. Riders is particularly incredible 8.2/10
This is a very blues forward album. I enjoyed it quite a bit, but a few of their songs start to wear you out a bit due to their length.
RnB-flavored classic rock. Kind of fun, and I liked the vocals, but not something I’m likely to listen to in full again. Best tracks: Riders in the Storm, L'America 3.5 rounded up
4-
Great album.
Good
Great album! It goes from light synths to swampy blues.
Last album recorded by The Lizard King, probably my favourite Doors album. Mellow Blues.
an excellent classic album
Este album esta lleno de temazos
Classic. Excellent
Very clear, well mixed, and warm recording. L’America is a slog, otherwise a lot of good tracks.
This was always a classic growing up. I actually got this album signed by Ray Manzarek before he died. Watching him play “Riders” live was life defining. There are so many great songs that returned to their true rock form. It’s not my favorite album of theirs but that’s not to say it’s not an all-time classic! Great first pick.
I knew the hits well but the deep cuts were newish to me. I’m not sure if my knowledge of the hits made it seem uneven or if it truly is uneven. L’America stood out to me just for Jim’s distaste of America and his move to France around this time. You could hear some anger in that track. Personally, Riders on the Storm is my favorite track here. I could take a whole album that lets you drift into the mystic United States southwest with Ray’s keyboards twinkling over the top.
Credit where credit is due. This album has some absolute bangers. The band contrasts with the vocals in a lot of ways and it works better on some tracks than others imo. L.A. Woman has just phenomenal guitar, really stands out. Riders on the Storm has great vibes. I’m not much for this genre though. I’d listen again but probably not seek it out. Probably a 3.5* for me but we will go with 4*
Groovy! Recognised only riders on the storm.
The last Doors album I heard was 'Morrison Hotel', which I wasn't that excited by. 'L.A. Woman' really stands head and shoulders above that one in my opinion. There is great energy, strong songwriting, and some daring experimentation, documenting the (perhaps too extreme) final days of Jim Morrison's life. Definitely attention grabbing and memorable.
Classic
Chill sounding music, best song riders of the storm
Car album or dancing in the sitting room kind of album. Honestly sounds like they had a lot of fun recording this - almost sounds like a live version of an album. I really had a more hard rock version of the doors in my head but they're much bluesier than I thought, love it. "The Changeling" is funky town?!
Great listen. Riders on the Storm just sublime.
good
Great record
Songs I like Love Her Madly L.A. Woman The WASP Riders on the Storm
Very good album. I've never actually heard the whole thing before. I would listen again. Kind of bluesy, pretty chilled out.
Some of my favorite Doors tracks, but also some very forgettable filler songs. Iconic sound with that organ and guitar playing off eachother.
Felt like I should be drinking while listening to this album. So much southern blues influence!
The power of Morrison's voice to sound like a commanding and loving DAD is what makes these songs resonate in my bones. I've been listening to these songs since I was 7 years old. Never tire of them.
The blues are strong with this one! A couple songs fall flat for me, and, oddly, the more popular ones were not my favorites, but overall I was moving and grooving to this one. A lot of fun, and some really cool additions (synth/keys) to some of the songs really bump up the overall appeal. A solid group of musicians. Fav tracks: Love Her Madly, The Changeling, Been down so long, Crawling King Snake
Cool blues rock album. Love the keys too
More my type of thing. Some of it is pretty generic 60s sounding but then there’s the bluesy sounding tunes that are top tier. And of course riders on the storm is an undeniable classic
Passabler Psychedelic Rock mit dem Highlight und wohl bekanntesten Song des Albums am Ende: "Riders in the Storm".
Ana: “classic funny silly exciting and funny.” “Crazy.” “A little scary at times with the Thunderstorm but exciting.” Great stuff but feels a little derivative of even better stuff out there in blues and rock but I appreciate the dipping of the toe in funk. I am a sucker for gritty blues roots rock ala “Been down so long” so I probably gave it an extra star for that.
like it
This was a pretty good listen.
Love “L.A Woman” and “Riders on the Storm” classics.
Expansive sound through headphones. Dark and moody at times. Pace picks up with the title track, driven along by bass and piano. Slow middle section before the guitar comes back in. I like this. Ominous riff and organ (?) on L'America. Riders on the Storm brings back the moody atmosphere with guitar and keys over rainfall sounds. Very good.
I LOVE the Doors. Saying that, this is not my favourite album of theirs. You can hear Jim Morison decline which makes the album much more raw and in some ways fun. Some of their best tracks are on this album, some of their worst too!! Loved them when I was 15 and still love them just as much today. I remember listening to this album on my Walkman when visiting Jim’s grave in Paris whilst on my Doors pilgrimage. 😂 Has to be a 5. Revisited and knocking it back to a 4 - seems only fair!
Classic
Jim Morrison's last album.
Mr. Mojo Risin. So good.
Had no real idea that The Doors were quite Blues genre. Love Her Madly, L.A. Woman and Riders on the Storm were the three songs that I would have recognised prior to listening. So well worth a few more listens after this review!
Love the blues feel and early funk. Still has The Doors experimental rock/psychedelic rock aspect to it. I like the Doors, but not really the weird experimental stuff.
Haven't heard much Doors, just a few tunes here and there, but stoked to get the opportunity to hear more. This album is sweet. More stompy blues stank than I expected. Classic album that lives up to its name (this album is on the same list as the Foo Fighters, somehow)
I very much enjoyed the blusey tracks. There were a few skippers but overall quite good.
So, I'd only ever heard Riders on the Storm, which is still one of my favorites off of L.A. Woman, but this whole album was pretty solid. I expected nothing less from The Doors.
I was 10 when this came out. They didn’t play the Doors on the radio in my town, and my parents listened to a softer sound. It wasn’t until 1979 before I finally escaped to new music. Read No One Here Gets Out Alive in 1980, and that was that!
the b-sides are b-sides for a reason the changeling love her madly been down so long l.a. woman riders on the storm
Night and Day from their psychedelic debut. Pure rock and blues. An old guy who frequents Emmet’s Tavern and Alderman’s always karaokes “Been Down so Long” very poorly. Title track, Riders, Love Her Madly, Hyacinth House all rock.
who doesnt love the Doors
Love it
Good album! I definitely see how The Doors have influenced even modern music with the likes of Tame Impala.
This was good but not their best work.
This album was a flashback to earlier days. Bluesy rock was enjoyable. Had fun listening to this album.
I liked this album for the known songs - LA Woman, Lover Her Madly, Riders on the Storm. Also I liked Hyacinth House, good discovery. The rest was a little too trippy for me.
I feel like this is a great album while high. Good vibes and energy building to get stuff done.
Was good like an album to get you through a long straight road driving hours and hours has slow steady driving beat and some songs some nice synth and other
I had to listen several times because I kept tuning it out, but I found myself listening when a song I knew came on. I could definitely get down with listening to this by a fire or chilling with a drink on a summer night outside. It's chill.
gud
My favorite Doors album
I don’t know what I thought The Doors sounded like but it wasn’t this - I wasn’t expecting a fairly straightforward blues rock record. I don’t mind it though! This worked for me and Riders On The Storm is a classic
The highs are pretty high. I am ready for something outside of 1971 though.
Love the dark, sinister, sleezy vibe. The electric organ is great.
7.5/10
Remarquable album by a very special band, however, not as brilliant and influential as their debut album.
This brought back some memories. The first time I can remember listening to the Doors was when my regular piano teacher broke her hand and was gone for a semester. The substitute was not that interested in classical piano which was all I played and instead introduced me to all these rock organ music instead. I got to play "Child in time" by Deep Purple and "Riders of the Storm" which really opened my eyes to The Doors. (This was no School of Rock deal though and I continued to play classical piano for many years with my old teacher after). A few years later I also got to see "The Doors" live. They were called Riders of the storm due to some legal reason but both Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger were with (this was during the 00s). It was a great show and both me, my friend and both our dads were standing at the front at this small venue in Gröna Lund. Manzarek really is a great pianist. I still love the photo of me, and my friend absolutely mesmerized by the performance. Ok, so the actual album. There are so many great, classic The Doors songs on here. L.A Woman is great. so is Love her Madly. I really enjoyed the bluesy mix. Closing with riders of the storm is a great way to end the album. A very solid four.
Riders on the storm
This one is good, amazing groovy opener and psychedelic closer, but there’s less memorable songs on here than other Doors projects for me. I like it, it’s just not The Doors at their best.
3.5 stars rounded up.
Without the psychedelia wank, the Doors are much more palatable. And this blues-rock album does it well.
Storm: *rolls in* The Riders: *Cue groovy synth solos* For real though, well rounded album. Not my favorite amd not perfect but still very good. Classic rock and would recommend.
Had a good groove throughout the album, and the flow from song to song felt intended.
Overall a more blues rooted record, missing a lot of Manzarek's psychedelic organ. Love Her Madly a bit of an exception here with the Continental leads. Morrison's voice and delivery complement the songs well. I love his growls in the Been Down So Long. Cars Hiss By My Window sorta drags in the middle but it just makes the title track stand out even better. I'm sucker for a Rhodes and the interplay with the guitar in the intro is great. Overall the high point here, and probably for the Doors in general. Tempo change into the bridge before the soaring outro is a great showcase for John Densmore and just feels exuberant when they come back around - great encapsulation of a car speeding down the highway out of LA. Sounds like a nod to Alice's Restaurant in L'America? Crawling King Snake oozes with sleaze.
i listened to this a few times over like a month and that of course means i like it more now. i already liked riders on the storm and LA woman but it was the first time i'd really sat with this album... probably a 4.5 but imo not fully there so we're at a 4
Ornamental transition.
J'aime Pô pire sa c'est tra bon!
Apparently Robby Krieger said this album “sounds almost like a rehearsal. It’s pure Doors.” Yeah, that’s it! It’s so cool and casual despite being incredibly good. It’s like if slacker rock went blues-y.
Morrison's final album consistently provides what made The Doors great. His vocal performance ranges from energetic to cool, and laid back. Great songs all around. The addition of a bass guitar creates a unique sound in The Doors' discography. *Heard before.
Aika tumma kokonaisuus, kruununa vielä Riders of the Storm. Sopi hyvin siivousmusiikiksi taustalle. Tiettyyn vähän synkkään mielentilaan toimii. Sateinen syksy ja hämyinen ilta.
When I want to be sad, motivated, or lonely while staying dope and cool. Definitely a listen.
Pretty pleasant to listen to
Pretty solid blues
Really solid album. Added about two songs from it and I’m gonna listen again to the album and probably add another 👌
Mannnnn, the fucking doors. Cant go wrong. In L.A. Woman, they bring the RIGHT ratio of psych rock, rock, and some deep blues. Produced beautifully, every song just has that sound I want it to have from an album in this time. Some good shit Personal Favorite: Cars Hiss by my window, hyacinth house, Riders on the storm
This is a nice album - varied but still completely "The Doors". Doesn't indulge itself too much, nice and tight, some bit hits from it
Such a strongly blues album. Hyacinth House is the complete standout for me, next to the epic classics Riders on the Storm, Love Her Madly and LA Woman. It blows my mind that LA Woman is not higher on the Spotify top 10 singles for the Doors, but then I'm reminded that 9 other songs are Just. That. Good.
I listened to this a lot when I was younger. There are some great songs on this, But I don't think it was their best album. Going back to their roots comes across as lazy to me.
Gritty, bluesy rock. Morrison's vocals alternate between haunting, to preaching, to aggressive and hostile. Teetering on the 4/5 line for me.
Didnt listen to all but it's very groovy.
fanataysic alvum. i love the doors. four stars because some of the final tracks suck
The Changeling sounds like Funky Town. Great bass. Nice guitar solo on Been down so long. L.A. Woman, fun.
Every track on this album is a bop. Each one of them have a different sound to them, without making that a mess of a record. I had heard some songs from them in the past, but surely "L.A. Woman" is a great introduction to The Doors. Quite sincerely loved the album, but I missed a stand out song I had already known.
4 star
heavy blues influences aren't exactly my thing, however several of the songs were great and a few are extremely memorable (for their greatness or for their popularity, I can't tell. If not both) favorite track : 'Love Her Madly'
Lots of blues. It was a little slow but I enjoyed every song.
Pretty great. Very bluesy. Probably giving it 4 stars.
Easy listening, with some great songs.
The challenging - very interesting mix of church influences with the organ to rock and roll with heavy base Love her madly- stanky keys and guitar. Lovely 70’s guitar twang. Been down so long - really strong blues vocalist with the base and snare drum picking up (so far my fav of album) can definitely feel a big church influence, fun to see how this is incorperated into the more 70's style guitar and the incorporation of blues
classic!
4/5. I do love this album a lot and the first side run is perfect. However, most of the second side is skippable. Texas Radio and L'America are definitely misses. And as an album as a whole, it rocks but not like other Doors albums. Jim's sultry blues voice is the best it's sounded and the instrumentation is more collective but the songwriting is what is missing here. Still some great songs overall.
Couple good songs
Really good album, would give 4.5. Couple of less than great songs but it’s a classic for a reason
Rock and roll
👍🏼
RIIIIDERS ON THE STOOORM.... This is my first album on this website! Blues rock isn't exactly my thing, but I gave this a listen anyway. The tracks L.A. Woman, Love Her Madly, and Riders on the Storm were probably my favorites. Some of these felt like they dragged on a bit long, though, like Cars Hiss By My Window and especially L'America. Good album overall. There are some songs I’d come back to.
Wait, the doors are... good? Was I put off by all the boomer baggage? Was an above-average band bogged down by the eye-rolling mythologizing of the keyboardist?
1. the changeling - 2 2. love her madly - 3 3. been douun zo long - 2 4. carz hizz by my uuindouu - 3 5. la uuoman - 5 6. lamerica - 2 7. hyacinth houze - 2 8. crauuling king znake - 2 9. the uuazp - 3 10. riderz on the ztorm - 5
Not my favorite from the Doors, but still better than almost all blues/psychedelic rock. Jim Morrison is a legendary front man for a reason.
From 'The Changeling' through 'L'America' + 'Rider On The Storm' this is a perfect album. The sound mixing is just incredible with each Door getting his due time to show off.
I love The Doors. Though this is a great album, it’s not my favorite of theirs. Though this was the first time I’ve heard many of the songs.
Brisk energy. Jazz wrapped in a lo-fi rock sound. Frills of complexity, you get the sense the band could get weirder if they wanted but are holding it back. L.A. Woman and Riders on the Storm are instant standouts. Jump up in sophistication from my last recommendation here, The Eagles’ Hotel California, which apparently came out half a decade later :)
Love the doors.
Great classic late-60s early-70s album. Morrison’s voice is great, it has groovy parts. 2 absolute classics in “Riders on the Storm” and “Love her Madly”, also really appreciated the titular “L.A. Woman”. 4/5, would recommend.
To be honest, I was going in to this album without any expectations and was immediately blown away by the opening track. The mix of bass with the piano and other instruments ( I don't know my instruments) makes for an incredible album, I had fun listening to this. The only track that I didn't like was cars hiss by my window. Pretty forgettable compared to the other songs that follow it .
8/10
Absolute classic
Strong blues Doors album and prob their best.
Great album. Raw sound. Great choice in track order. Many songs I had heard before, but never the whole album.
Better when I was 14
Half the songs on this record are fantastic and make it a classic for sure. And there really isn’t another band that sounds like The Doors, so yeah this is “list worthy”.
I don't like this one as much as the debut S/T album. It's still very good, and the popular songs are popular for a reason, they're great. This album is a lot more blues forward which isn't a bad thing. It's good, but it's not great.
Great album, heard some of the songs before so it brings back some good times
fun album, but not really something I would listen to all the time though.
Terrific. Amazing songcraft: classic folk and blues forms, yet they sound fresh and brand new.
Great set of songs - kind of like their previous album never happened. Morrison does sound baked/drunk on some of these, but it makes it sound more realistic and almost like it's live. Production value is stellar (though maybe I was listening to a remaster?).
Very bluesy.
Discazo full blues de los Doors.
This was better than I thought it would be
I never loved the Doors. but I get how great they are.
Don't think I've ever listened to a full Doors Album. Enjoyed this quintessential and seminal sound
Classique
Pretty great album.
Upbeat rock.
Classic
Split between 3 and 4, think I'll go 4. I really enjoyed the bluesy influences. Downside was JM's voice on some of the tracks, I get the raw sound but it wasn't always sonically pleasing. Still enjoyable and unique
4/5 Great album!!! What’s not to like about Mister Mojo Risin’!!!
Funkier than expected. Only knew riders on the storm beforehand.
An amazing record from an innovative group whose potential was cut way too short with Jim Morrison’s death. Very cool and unique!
Good stuff but wasn't something I was into
RIDERS ON THE STORM
damn i love the doors. and i love this album. apparently i’ve never listened to it all the way thru bc i wudda remembered hyacinth house. What an album man. the singles alone carry it to a 3 then the other tracks give an ez 4 star here.
honestly kinda slaps
Alfa
Plus one for Riders On The Storm
Another great album. One of my favourites. Just a brilliant sound from an incredible band.
Classic Morrison and the Doors! Haven't listened to this all the way through in at least 30 years. Still hits it for me. Probably because I'm so much closer to when it came out and get the cultural references. Hope they throw in some Hendrix and Joplin, too.
Only was really familiar with a few songs but I enjoyed them
The last studio album while Jim Morrison was still alive is steeped in the blues, even more than previous albums. To go along with "Riders On The Storm (which is one of their all-time best), "Cars Hiss By My Window" is a slow, but determined, classic blues piece that you will not find on any greatest hits, but it's more than worth a listen.
The Changeling- 4/5 Love Her Madly- 5/5 Been Down So Long- 5/5 Cars Hiss by My Window- 4.2/5 L.A. Woman- 3.9/5 L'America- 4.8/5 Hyacinth House- 4/5 Crawling King Snake- 3.7/5 The WASP (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)- 3.5/5 Riders on the Storm- 3.9/5 Total- 4.2/5
Classic is the word for this album. From the hypnotic riff of the changeling to the guitar play on been down so long the slow build up of all the songs is mesmerising. Cars hissing. L.a. woman. Crawling King snake and of course light my fire give mr Morrison a chance to use his voice to full effect. Mr Mojo do your stuff.
The Doors never been my thing since childhood, so i ignored 'em as long as i could. But in fact, that's definitely wrth listening, and even it's not my thing at all, i loved that experience.
Excellent.
Kende ik al
me gusta mucho wtf. intento hacer una review coherente y no puedo. nuevo fav. no se si lo escucharía todo el tiempo pero sigue siendo un muy buen album, me llama la atención. me gusta toda la pinta blues jdksj. muy groovy. 4/5
Much better then I was expecting. Assumed it would be the same through but it's got great variety, running the gamut of 70s rock and blues.
drug induced bluesy bar rock. good stuff. highlights: “love her madly”, “crawling king snake”, “riders on the storm”.
Possibly the most bluesy Doors album and it’s brilliant
Although I think some of the songs on this album are better than others, you really can't fault the Doors when they're at their best. They deliver amply here, with a bluesy badass vibe and several of the best songs in their career. Fave Songs: L.A. Woman, Love Her Madly, Riders on the Storm, Crawling King Snake, Hyacinth House
I want to tell you 'bout Texas radio and the big beat Comes out of the Virginia swamps Cool and slow with plenty of precision With a back beat narrow and hard to master Some call it heavenly in its brilliance Others, mean and rueful of the Western dream I love the friends I have gathered together on this thin raft We have constructed pyramids in honor of our escaping This is the land where the Pharaoh died The Negroes in the forest brightly feathered They are saying, "forget the night Live with us in forests of azure Out here on the perimeter there are no stars Out here we is stoned, immaculate" Listen to this, and I'll tell you 'bout the heartache I'll tell you 'bout the heartache and the loss of God I'll tell you 'bout the hopeless night The meager food for souls forgot I'll tell you 'bout the maiden with wrought iron soul I'll tell you this No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn I'll tell you 'bout Texas radio and the Big Beat Soft, driven, slow and mad, like some new language Now, listen to this, and I'll tell you 'bout the Texas I'll tell you 'bout the Texas radio I'll tell you 'bout the hopeless night Wandering the Western dream Tell you 'bout the maiden with wrought iron soul This is actually difficult to grade. This is an excellent album the first time you hear it. However, after MANY repeat listens it gets a bit stale. Also, in retrospect these guys stole all the good hooks. Still, it carried me for almost a decade - 4 stars. 4/5
Blues and fine!
I've cooled on the Doors a lot over time, but this album still has classics
Fantastic album with a couple all time classic songs on it. You just can't help but groove to "Riders on the Storm"!
oletuksena helppoa vitosta, heh, pari jättiläistä jota tukee muutama mukava viisunpyhäkkö... paitsi muutama jarring (EI JARRE) biisi jotka tymähtää, tymäyttää albumia ***u**t*... unfathomalbe.dissaointment... ovi lävähtää visusti kiinni heh riders on the storm
Not a super rememberable album aside from the hits everyone has heard 1000 times, but I enjoyed it the way through.
I think a generous 4. Wasn't bad overall and had a few good songs.
Not a classic, but does have some great songs to carry it. Standouts: L.A. Woman, Love Her Madly, Riders on the Storm Others: L'America, The WASP, Been Down So Long 4/5
Very solid blues rock album Favourite tracks: The Changeling, L.A. Woman, Crawling King Snake, Riders On The Storm
Solid album all the way through, and good for the gym!
The second best Doors LP, this was a chilling return to form. Sadly Morrison popped his clogs weeks before the album's release so 'Riders On The Storm' ended up sounding like an erie finale.
Are they meant to be explaining the L.A. woman, are they being the L.A woman? Or are we all meant to be the L.A woman by listening. Who is the L.A woman is she specific or generic and what about the L.A Man, L.A child, L.A Grandma, what about the goddamn L.A dog. Enjoyable music but too many unawsered questions.
Better than I remembered
Classic. I am guessing this will be divisive as some in our number think that Jim Morrison was a twat, but I enjoy it. It has a load of great songs on their, the organ noodling isn't too indulgent compared to their other work and the bangers BANG HARD. Riders on the Storm? Yes, please. Love Her Madly? A great track.
For me this band just doesn’t miss. This is another long, epic journey through the thoughts and mind of the Lizard King himself. Equal parts strange and transfixing. He’s almost putting you in a spell up until the very last note.
This fusion of Blues and Rock features some monster songs - LA Woman and Riders on the Storm plus Changeling, Love her madly, The WASP are also very strong. Morrison is literally at his peak here since he would tragically die shortly after this album and the band, especially Manzarek on keyboards are very tight.
Top 3 Songs: 1 - L.A. Women (5) 2 - Been Down So Long (3) 3 - Riders on the Storm (10)
Era defining but still thoroughly enjoyable and fresh sounding. The looser and more cerebral stuff has mystical qualities which give it a wild, psychedelic style that will always be cool. Compared to the last Doors album we had, there are more R&B and blues elements too (e.g. on Been down so long and Crawling king snake). That addition matches Jim's gruffer voice neatly, taking this album to higher heights. Closing off with riders in the storm was just the cherry on the top. Dead cool.
An inconic album. They do look like a bunch of pervingtons on that album cover though.
LA WOMAAAAN... LA WOMAAAAN
UH! Best Doors album. This is where the Doors became the Doors we know and love. The Doors people emulated for decades to come. Coolest mother fucking vibes. Recommend looking for a video of Ray Manzerek on how they wrote Riders on the Storm. A lot of weed smoked. Sot The Changeling Love her madly Down so long LA Woman L’America Riders on the Storm 4.5/5
Very good but not 100% consistent.
listened
No review needed
Lots of very famous and recognizable work, but listening to this, they feel tired, man. If Jim hadn't died, this sounds like it may have been their last album regardless. They're not "the Doors" here. They sound like "the Doors Playing the Doors".
I’ve always wanted to get into the doors, but I only listened to their titular album. Good album, riders of the storm carrys. 7.5/10
Me gusta, me gusta, me gustaaaaa (ONB)
Era partito bene... E l'ultima è "Riders on the storm", 4 stelle meritate.
i enjoyed it on my 3rd listen. all the songs sound vaguely the same to me but it's not my favorite genre tbh.
Some of my favourite Doors songs but with loads of straight ahead blues around them. LA Woman still sets my hairs standing on end though when it takes off. Tbf it's just track 2 and 3 that I find dull. The rest is pretty great.
Very good, bit boring in the middle but still enjoyed it
very cool vibes, fun listen
Never really attempted to dive into The Doors before. Familiar with a few songs but that’s about it. This is more bluesy and stripped back than I expected. Title track and Riders on the Storm are easy highlights. 3.5
Starting strong
I always thought I didn’t like The Doors but this one was v fun
I really liked this album
Totally perspective changing. Made me rethink Acid Rock and the Doors.
The A-side is perfect but the back half isn't as strong.
Juuuuust makes it to a 4, I think.
Used to love the Doors, played their albums to death. Kinda ruined then for me. Rarely listen to them any more and don't miss them. Good album, just listened to it too much.
HL: title track, “Love Her Madly”, “Riders on the Storm”, “Been Down So Long” Taking out “Riders on the Storm” and “L.A. Woman”, I’m left with a decent blues rock record, but the classics definitely elevate the experience
Start 70’er rock, tilpas mærkeligt, groovy, gammel lyd, fed vokal
This is not my favourite album by The Doors, but definitely it is a greatly atmospheric record, being as close to blues as it is to rock. Jim Morrison's vocal abilities are absolutely amazing, totally one of a kind. I also love Ray Manzarek's keyboard/piano style. On this album it was only partially exposed, but still, "Riders of the Storm" wouldn't be that great without him. Overall just a very solid album.
Cult blues
I don't think I would love this as much if I wasn't brought up on it as a classic. But I was, so I do love it. Four stars probably from nostalgia and familiarity.
Yeah this is fun. It’s not perfect and a few songs drag but overall I get the appeal.
love it
L.A. Woman gives a great indication of where The Doors were going creatively and as the tragic story repeats itself over and over again, we are robbed from finding out what Jim & Co. would do next. 4/5.
Classic. Riders on the Storm to end it.
This one was surprising! I went into it thinking The Doors were "boring", but the album was actually pretty enjoyable for me. Besides "L'America", that song was kinda... not as nice. But all the others had not only this very specific vibe to them, as in they created a unique atmosphere I've never heard in "classic rock" before, but the songs also were written well and in an interesting way. The addition of the organ to rock music during this time is something I quite enjoy, such as what I've heard from bands like Deep Purple Genesis, and it was used much to their advantage, as it added a lot to the depth and variety of the songs, in my opinion. Even at first listen I found myself bobbing my head along to a few of the songs, because like I said, they created this feeling that I can't quite describe, but one which I quite like nonetheless. L.A. Woman is an album I can definitely see myself listening to again in the near future.
Another classic. Jim's ramblings were an oddly perfect compliment to the brilliant musicianship of Manzarek and Krieger.
Sounds fun
Solid blues. One star off for vocals and guitar.
A great album, top stuff!
Awesome
Classic west coast rock/hippie rock Excellent example of the doors at their best Each song tells its own story great mix or blues and rock
Good album. Very Doors. Personal enjoyment - 8.5 Songwriting - 8 Lyrics - 5. Pretty derivative but it works for what it is Originality - 7 Production Value - 10 Artwork - 9 Overall - 7.6
Siento que The Doors es demasiado cool, y me hace sentir asi escucharlos
My mom's favorite band. Good band and good album.
Solid overall but lacking the tinge of psychedelica that would make this a 5 for me
This has some bops, very bluesy. I dig it
Inicialmente já pensei na minha preguiça com a forte presença dos teclados no som da Banda. A força da bateria e os solos de guitarra sensacionais caracterizam a jornada envolvida com altas doses de blues e rock psicodélico. Tanto os vocais como teclados participam com contribuições marcantes sem estarem sobrando. Finalizar com o hit "Riders on the Storm" foi intenso e arrebatador.
After a couple mediocre releases the The Doors are back in form, taking the best ideas from their blues-based work and fusing into the classic Doors sound. Riders on The Storm will always be iconic