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| Artist: Doors
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Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 6,853
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
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Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 1011842
UPC: 081227999834
EAN: 0081227999834
ASIN: B000MCIBE8
Release Date: March 27, 2007
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| Features:
| • | The Doors - The Doors Brazil Import |
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| Tracks:
| • | Break On Through (To The Other Side) | | • | Soul Kitchen | | • | The Crystal Ship | | • | Twentieth Century Fox | | • | Alabama Song (Whisky Bar) | | • | Light My Fire | | • | Back Door Man | | • | I Looked At You | | • | End Of The Night | | • | Take It As It Comes | | • | The End | | • | Moonlight Drive (Version 1) (Bonus) | | • | Moonlight Drive (Version 2) (Bonus) | | • | Indian Summer (8/19/66 Vocal) (Bonus) |
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On their 1967 debut album, the Doors more than fulfilled the promise of their infamously challenging gigs around Los Angeles throughout the previous year. Whether belting out a standard like "Back Door Man" or talk-singing such originals as "The Crystal Ship" and "I Looked at You," leather-clad vocalist Jim Morrison exuded both sensuality and menace. The mixture, on the outsize album finale, "The End," helped rewrite the rules on rock song composition. None of this would have worked, though, were it not for the highly visual instrumental work of keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robbie Krieger, and drummer John Densmore, whose work on tracks such as "Take It As It Comes" and the lengthy hit "Light My Fire" virtually defined the rock-blues-jazz-classical amalgam that was acid-rock. --Billy Altman
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 55
 The ups and downs of this remixed album June 30, 2007
Adam S. Carter (Dickson, TN United States)
63 out of 63 found this review helpful
This remixed debut album is supposedly the correct speed after decades of being mastered at a slower speed. Apparently, only the 45 RPM single of Light My Fire was the only record off this album cut at the correct speed, but every subsequent release has actually been a little too slow. Inside the 1st album remixed CD there is be an explanation by Bruce Botnick stating why this is so. That really piqued my curiosity.
I have also previously owned most of the Gold CDs, 1988 releases, and 1999 remasters. I have listened to the 1999 remasters and compared them to the 1988 remasters. The 1988 releases were tinny and flat sounding, while the 1999 version of this album was rich and full. I have also compared both of them with this 2007 remix. Clearly, this remix is the way to go. I CANNOT SAY THE SAME FOR THE DOORS REMIX ALBUMS AFTER STRANGE DAYS. After that, they sound waaaaay different which is not what I am pursuing. Some of you probably want a different sound and that's fine. The bottom line: the 2007 remix of the 1st album is "brighter" and "crispier" than the 1999 remasters and the 1988 CD release. I believe the 1999 release might sound a bit "fuller" than this 2007 remix, but I will definitely listen to this version from now on hopefully. Jim's voice is a tad more distant on some of the songs on the "2007" remix. It's plain as day to hear that. I think the instruments are turned up a bit higher and his voice level remains the same as before. The stereo separation is about the same as the 1999 and 1988 CD release, but the cymbals really come crashing through a lot louder and are more crisp and the drum are punchy. Any way you slice it, the remix gives your tweeters more work to do, but the organ and cymbals do tend to drown Jim out somewhat (but not too bad). This remix, in my opinion stays very close to the way everyone remembers The Doors' first album, only accentuating and embellishing it a bit. I was always disappointed at the tinny and flat sounding 1988 CDs, the 1985 Greatest Hits CD and the DCC 24 Karat Gold CDs as well even though they were a slight improvement.
By the way, just like the 1999 release added some lyrics, those lyrics appear here as well. On Break on Through, Jim says "She gets high" and on The End a particular expletive appears at the end of the song just as it appears in Apocalypse Now.
This speed issue with "Light My Fire" is an even bigger difference than The Police's 1978 original album "Outlandos d' Amour" that features "Roxanne" which suffered from being mastered at too slow a speed since its first CD release in the late 80's, and it was interesting to hear it on the 2003 remaster at the correct speed. I played "Light My Fire" to a friend and he picked out the difference immediately.
The speed discrepancy was brought to Bruce Botnick's attention by a Brigham Young University professor who stated that all the video and audio live performances of The Doors performing Light My Fire, as well as the sheet music show the song being in a key almost a full half step higher than the LP release. That should make sense because when I have seen the Doors perform live on their concert videos they plays the song faster. Also, the verse chords should alternate between A minor and F sharp minor in the song- but instead on the LP and CD versions they are an A Flat minor and an F minor. This explains why on CD releases "Light My Fire" claims to run 6:50, but in all reality runs around 7:05. Finally, this remixed CD runs at the proper speed. Light my Fire is 6:50 here.
Moonlight Drive Version 1 and 2 are nice to have, along with an alternate Indian Summer, but my main purpose in buying this was to compare/contrast the differences in speed and sound quality and have "Light My Fire" at the correct speed.
A Doors Fan from Florida April 22, 2007
Don (Florida)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I always thought the studio version of "Light My Fire" (my favorite song of all time) would sound a little bit better IF ONLY the speed was a little faster, like many of the great live versions (Live at the Hollywood Bowl CD, Alive She Cried CD, Live at the London Roundhouse, etc.). I was totally unaware that the song actually WAS mixed slower on the original album. This explains why I thought the song sounded even better when it was played back slightly faster, such as on a variable speed record player.
Fast forward to March, 2007. I receive an e-mail from Amazon.com, telling me I can purchase The Doors separately from "Perception" (the box set). I also found out that the CD was re-mixed at its proper speed, thanks to a university professor of music, who notified Bruck Botnick (long-time Doors' engineer and sound mixer) regarding the speed of the original recording.
Since I have almost all The Doors studio and live albums, my main interest was in listening to their debut album at the proper speed, as well as the new remastering (using new computer technology).
I am very, very impressed with the album's sound quality. It sounds incredibly crisp and clear for a 1966 recording. "Light My Fire" definitely sounds better at the proper speed, and Jim's vocal is very crisp and hypnotic. It sounds particularly clear and passionate on this version of Light My Fire, and throughout the album. The CD sounds best when driving in your car at night, and having the sound turned up. I haven't even played it on my home sound system yet, but I am looking forward to it.
The rest of the CD sounds great, too. I highly recommend this CD to all Doors fans, both old and new. This new CD has only strengthened my appreciation of a band that I love so much.
Superb Remastering Of A Milestone! April 10, 2007
B. J O'Connor (Holmdel,NJ USA)
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
Taken from last year's "Perception" box set,the groundbreaking debut album from Jim Morrison and company is yet again remastered/remixed,but this time its done at the correct speed-the previous LP/CD versions ran at a slower pace,thus its pitch was different than it was intended until now.In addition,the mix is clearer,punchier and more directness(especially the vocals and guitars) than even the fine 1999 remaster had.Plus there's a colorful,informative booklet featuring lyrics,rare photos,notes from Doors engineer Bruce Botnick and an essay from famed rock writer Ben Fong-Torres.Since there is no dispute of the quality of the music contained here(honor roll:"Break On Through","Light My Fire","Soul Kitchen","Crystal Ship"and the 11-minute epic "The End"),this is simply a piece of music history no rock fan should be without.And this is the end of my review.
Classic Debut, Impressive Remastering. April 4, 2007
Mr. Fellini (El Paso, Texas United States)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Purists will no doubt scoff at the idea of remixing the classic debut album by The Doors, as many did when "Elvis: 30 #1 Hits" was released, but one comes away from this new remastering convinced that this should indeed be the definitive version available. According to engineer Bruce Botnick in the liner notes, this new edition of "The Doors" has been remixed from the original tapes and it shows. Songs like "Break On Through" and the immortal "Light My Fire" breathe with a new life and crisp, powerful sound. Previous releases are left in the dust as even background vocals are rediscovered and Robby Krieger's guitar comes alive as well as Ray Manzarek's driving organ. Jim Morrison's vocal power comes through and John Densmore's expressionistic, detailed drumming comes across as a revelation. Their cover of Willie Dixon's "Backdoor Man" snarls and grinds louder and better. Previous attempts at remixing classic albums have resulted with some accepting the result and others finding it unbearable as was the case when Iggy Pop remixed "Raw Power," but according to Botnick there were more pressing reasons for giving The Doors' albums an overhaul, apparently the previous releases were not running at the correct, intended speed. Though some may not notice at first, the speed has been put back into it's correct place. But the real joy of the new remastered "The Doors" is how every instrument and sound comes across loud and clear here, there is scarcely a trace of this being a 40-year old recording. Drum and guitar parts that were plowed under before come alive now. And of course, it's worth listening to for the fact that's simply great rock n' roll. Jim Morrison remains the star with his Dionysian character and his brilliant use of words and poetry. Songs like "Break On Through" retain a ferocious energy while "End Of The Night" and "The Crystal Ship" are beautiful pools of sound and images, made more effective by this remix where Ray Manzarek's elegant piano/organ parts shine. Fans will be interested in the bonus tracks featured here including two different versions of "Moonlight Drive" that reveal how apart the original arrangements were compared to the famous version from the "Strange Days" album. There is an alternate "Indian Summer" which apparently has a new vocal but there's little difference to the original version in the "Waiting For The Sun" release. The Doors remain one of the most influential of all rock bands, with their imprint found in genres such as Punk, Goth and Electronica, and the artists who have been influenced are countless including Pearl Jam, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Stone Temple Pilots, U2, The Cure, The Cult, Marilyn Manson, David Bowie, Billy Idol, INXS, Echo And The Bunnymen, Aerosmith, Soundgarden and many, many more. 2007 marks the fourtieth anniversary of the Doors' debut, and this is a fitting release to introduce a new generation to the immortal sound of the band and the poetic, sometimes apocalyptic visions Jim Morrison produced, especially in the epic "The End" which remains a timeless, hypnotic work of art. "The Doors" is pure rock n' roll, one of the ages.
The Legend from the Summer of '67 May 21, 2007
Snorts
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
It was the summer between my sophomore and junior years in High School. An adolescence spent listening to Top 40 Radio was gradually giving way to early adulthood. With a growing maturity also came a realization that there was more out there than the Beach Boys, Beatles, and the Dave Clark 5. A music style that had given teaser previews with a few Yardbirds, Animals and Kinks hits exploded onto the music scene with the driving Rock and Roll, musicianship, and guitar tones of Jimi Hendrix, Cream, the Who, Steppenwolf, and other groups. I was eating it up, forgetting about Top 40 forever. No more AM radio for me, FM was where the good stuff, the music with guitar tones, solos, attitude and extended versions lived.
I remember sitting in my parent's room as the first echoes of CCR's "Susie Q" insinuated themselves into the night. The song exploded into its agonizing distorted guitar solos, and I wondered, who the heck is THAT? How can they be so good on the guitar? Is there more of this stuff?
Of course, the answer was "yes", and I have never looked back. A great summer, that, with musical experimentation blasting out everywhere. I ate it all up, buying "underground " records up everytime they appeared.
Some of the albums from those days sound dated, and are unlistenable except for nostalgia purposes. Other offerings still stand tall, and some still blow the competition away.
I heard about the Doors from a friend, and of course bought this first offering from the band. "Light My Fire" was a monster hit, but I owned the album for all the songs, not just the circus-like hook of the organ on the featured song. Good as that song is, it is only tied for maybe 6th place on the record. "Break on Through" is the first cut, and the near manic vocal by Morrison, over a driving rhythm and great lyrics, sets the tone for the album. Also on display is that strange, otherworldly quality to the tone and feeling of the album, a staple of Doors music. It's hard to describe, but other fans know what I'm talking about.
The album contains hard core rockers, like the aforementioned "Break on Through", as well as blusey numbers like "Back Door Man". "The End", an 11 minute play, caused a sensation with its story about a killer that awoke before dawn, killed his family and raped his mother. Things like that just didn't appear in media in those days. "Alabama Song" is a drinking song, but I bet everyone can sing along with it. I've read in several places that the Door's next album, "Strange Days" is better, but don't you believe it.
Morrison has a big voice on this album. He hits the notes with power and presence. Ray Manzarek showed star power on the keyboards, backed with solid, powerful drumming by John Densmore. Robbie Krieger hits some nice licks on the guitar. In concert, Manzarek played bass with his left hand, on another keyboard. Larry Knechtal is often credited with doing the studio bass work on this album.
No matter who backed him, Jim Morrison was going to be a star. He hit the music industry at the right time, with a stage presence, lyrics, looks and voice that were going to propel him into the absolute upper reaches of the Rock and Roll stratosphere. This album rocks like no other Door's album, as close to pure Rock and Roll as they were ever going to get. It is a truly great album, not only for its content but its impact on the industry. Going on 40 years now, and this one is still one of the very, very, very, best albums ever made.
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