L.A. Woman

Very gritty, but also chill album. I had to look up, "is Jim Morrison even on this album cover?" Holy heck, he's the guy on the right and there's a whole story that goes along with it. I appreciate that he didn't want to stand out.

I bet the people who hate this album also hate sunshine and ice cream.

3.5
Some good songs but also just doesn't really stand out from other rock albums of this period for me

3.4

Well it's got Riders On The Storm so that already makes it a million times more crucial than Morrison Hotel. I'm not a huge fan of the blues rock ones but they are a bit more interesting than the Morrison Hotel blues rock ones. And overall I like its loose thrown together feel.

LA Woman has that tantalising 20 seconds at the start where they almost invent Californian motorik.

this is fun

It's good but I am probably never going to listen to it again

I had no idea the Doors sounded like this. It's bluesy, but also very much stealing from black music. Also surprise N word drop (not THAT one),
Growly white people that hardly sing, meh. 2*

Banger! Makes you want to jump into a VW Polo II with 4 friends and drive to the beach with the sunroof open.

Jom Morrison makes this impossible to love

Nothing wrong with the Doors. It's an interesting album and I'll surely revisit. Nothing crazy is going on here, just some great songs.

Man. Some of this album is really great. Like nearly life-changing great. The focus on jazz... influence from americana and country... throw in the appropriate and fitting use of really good synthesizers and the unmatched vocal energy of Mr. Morrison and it's just solid. The few where the effort or the experimentation just didn't fly are the only things holding it back for me. 4+

𝘓.𝘈. 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 is a solid blues-rock record, and the band sounds relaxed and confident throughout. The songs have a loose, barroom feel that suits the material well. Still, I struggle with the vocals of Jim Morrison, and that makes it difficult for me to fully enjoy the album despite its strengths.

It’s also notable as the last album recorded with Morrison before his death later in 1971, which gives the record a certain historical weight. Even so, while the music itself is good, Morrison’s singing keeps me from connecting with it.

Ah yes - this was very helpful. Queen, Bowie and THE DOORS. Are my Top3 "no, sorry music professionals and connoisseurs - I just don't get it"

LA Woman is fine track, and then there's some bluesy stuff going on. OK. And?

This is my second Doors album of the project, and I've only had 24 albums between them. Come on! Anyway, this is an OK blues-rock album. It's less mystic and psychedelic than their debut, but it doesn't have the same level of songs. Lyrics are as trite as ever, and much of the music is just basic blues-rock that doesn't sound like the Doors' debut much at all. Even worse, the hooks just aren't there the way they are on the debut. There are still good songs here ("Riders on the Storm" and the title track), but it's a weaker record overall than the self-titled.

Possibly the weakest Doors album but still a 5/5

I loved this one! It's a total blues rock jam, and The Doors sound super confident and tight. They ditch the psychedelic stuff and go for that smoky, dive bar vibe, and Jim Morrison's voice is amazing, just the right amount of whiskey soaked and perfect for this sound. From the killer "L.A. Woman" to "Riders On The Storm," it feels like a journey.

The band is amazing, Ray Manzarek's organ is awesome, it cuts through the darker guitars. Some songs are a bit experimental, but they just add to the cool, somber vibe. It's a bittersweet but perfect end to the band, a soulful album that's meant to be blasted with a drink.

good old school Rock Album

Riders on the storm is a classic. The rest is pretty good too 😎

Very cool rock