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Track Listings
| 1. The Changeling |
| 2. Love Her Madly |
| 3. Been Down So Long |
| 4. Cars Hiss By My Window |
| 5. L.A. Woman |
| 6. L'America |
| 7. Hyacinth House |
| 8. Crawling King Snake |
| 9. The WASP ( Texas Radio And The Big Beat ) |
| 10. Riders On The Storm |
| 11. Orange County Suite |
| 12. (You Need Meat) Don't Go No Further |
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L.A.Woman + 2 exclusive Bonus Tracks (40th Anniversary Mixes by The Doors & Bruce Botnick) (CD Album) by The Doors - 2007 Elektra/Rhino (8122-79998-6) - 12 Tracks: 1. The Changeling (4:24), 2. Love Her Madly (3:39), 3. Been Down So Long (4:44), 4. Cars Hiss By My Window (4:58), 5. L.A. Woman (7:59), 6. L'America (4:34), 7. Hyacinth House (3:13), 8. Crawling King Snake (5:01), 9. The Wasp (Texas Radio And The Big Beat) (4:16), 10. Riders On The Storm (7:08) - Bonus Tracks: 11. Orange County Suite (5:45), 12. (You Need Meat) Don't Go No Further (3:41)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By K9Keith
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A classic album, and the extra tracks are not just fillers either.
A couple of years ago I was in California with my son, and The Doors provided the soundtrack for our cruising round LA. I can't afford that again so maybe a trip to Wolverhampton playing Slade - it just doesn't have the same appeal though.
A couple of years ago I was in California with my son, and The Doors provided the soundtrack for our cruising round LA. I can't afford that again so maybe a trip to Wolverhampton playing Slade - it just doesn't have the same appeal though.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Doors' last album before Jim Morrison's death stands apart from their earlier releases. Grittier and bluesier, it isn't representative of what made them successful, but has its own aura. The cover shot shows a grizzlier, chunkier Morrison, no longer the budding sex god, and his vocal delivery is that of a more mature hell raiser. Two additional musicians on rhythm and bass guitars are also featured, so that Ray Manzarek's keyboards, though still prominent, are less dominant. The result is that the band sounds less different from other bands than before, but they also sound more fluid.
Blues forms the main thread to the album. There are three straight examples of the form, but there are, as usual, surprises. 'L'America' is the most uncomfortable listening and reveals that Morrison still possessed plenty of menace. 'Love Her Madly' is deliciously light and melodic, Manzarek's piano skipping along, as is 'Hyacinth House'. 'Changeling' provides an earthy opening, while the title track fairly bombs along, allowing each member to stretch out. This is one of the album's trump cards, but two more are left until the end. 'Texas Radio and The Big Beat' sees Morrison on mischievous form and it does indeed feature a big beat. The crowning achievement is of course 'Riders On The Storm,' a soundtrack for psychopaths everywhere, full of beautiful sounds and dark dramas. Possibly not to every fan's liking, 'LA Woman' is nevertheless a superb performance.
Blues forms the main thread to the album. There are three straight examples of the form, but there are, as usual, surprises. 'L'America' is the most uncomfortable listening and reveals that Morrison still possessed plenty of menace. 'Love Her Madly' is deliciously light and melodic, Manzarek's piano skipping along, as is 'Hyacinth House'. 'Changeling' provides an earthy opening, while the title track fairly bombs along, allowing each member to stretch out. This is one of the album's trump cards, but two more are left until the end. 'Texas Radio and The Big Beat' sees Morrison on mischievous form and it does indeed feature a big beat. The crowning achievement is of course 'Riders On The Storm,' a soundtrack for psychopaths everywhere, full of beautiful sounds and dark dramas. Possibly not to every fan's liking, 'LA Woman' is nevertheless a superb performance.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A lot like Abbey Road, this, what turned out to be final effort from the Doors, ties things up brilliantly. 1970 was the end of an era and for many records of this time there is a sort of "coming down" - LA Woman has this in spades. The music is superb, as you would expect from a band that had many years of practise, but made more so by the move towards a bluesier feel. However, it is Jim Morrison's voice that gives it an edge; cigarettes and alcohol have blurred the edges and deepened the tone. Added to which are some of the more intriguing lyrics that he wrote. What are they doing in the Hyacinth House? Whatever it is the feeling is so tired, and so longing for conclusion. The conclusion, as such, is Riders on the Storm which never fails to leave you numb. It is one of those songs that you wish would never end.
In short this is a brilliant album and even after 23 years of listening to it I never tire. The sentiments, emotions and feelings that are evoked by the songs always leave me wishing that somehow, perhaps, there could have been more. Even so, what a conclusion!
In short this is a brilliant album and even after 23 years of listening to it I never tire. The sentiments, emotions and feelings that are evoked by the songs always leave me wishing that somehow, perhaps, there could have been more. Even so, what a conclusion!
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My only concern was the record cover was bent in the post! should use a stiffener in the mailer to prevent this...
Published 1 day ago by graham stewart
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Not thier best, but
I love the Doors - the early albums are great and the various live concerts are a great way to experience the band. Read more
Published 6 days ago by The Earl of Kinberley
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Not the best Doors album
Apart from 'LA Woman' the rest of the album is pretty average Blues. Morrison sounds drunk on most of the tracks - which he probably was. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Seano
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City at night
An atmospheric classic.It has plenty of moods,jazzy and powerful blues and his voice...Mr Mojo Risin.I think it's their best.Just buy it.
Published 1 month ago by Iorwerth Herb
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Love this
A must for any Doors fan. I bought this because I know and Iove the tracks. The CD also has bonus tracks that are good. A really excellent sound.
Published 1 month ago by jonaswhale
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fabulous...
Wonderful album of moody and evocative songs. A classic. All of the tracks are fabulous and the combination of Jim Morrison's voice and Ray Manzerek's keyboards is fantastic... Read more
Published 1 month ago by peter duckering
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Get loose!!
Probably the best record in my collection!! Jim Morrison's first words on the album are "get loose!" And that Sets the tone for rest of the record. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Andy
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Great album and one very happy bunny
I bought this following a conversation with my mate Coxy. I'd never heard this lbum or really given it much though to be honest. Read more
Published 2 months ago by The guy in the woods
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Doors best Album
I've read the Doors book, bought the T shirts and purchased every Doors album going, and for me this is the best they have done. Read more
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