1 "The Doors" 1967
2 "Strange Days" 1967
3 "Waiting for the Sun" 1968
4 "The Soft Parade" 1969
5 "Morrison Hotel" 1970
6 "L.A. Woman" 1971
7 "Other Voices" 1971
8 "Full Circle" 1972
The Doors
- One of Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time."
- One of NME's "Greatest Albums of All Time."
- One of Q's "100 Greatest Albums Ever."
- Included in "The Rolling Stone Hall Of Fame."
- Reached #2 on the Billboard 200.
- "Light My Fire" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Heralded as one of the most influential bands in rock history, The Doors’ eponymous debut garnered unprecedented acclaim. The unforgettable self-titled release emerged as one of the finest initial outings made by any rock group. This multi-platinum classic is full of the group’s psychedelic sound and poetic lyrics. Frontman Jim Morrison’s bluesy vocals are simply haunting. Included is the band’s signature song, “Light My Fire,” which has sold over a million copies and topped Billboard’s Hot 100.
Strange Days
- Reached #3 on theBillboard 200.
Strange Days is the thrilling sophomore album by The Doors. The work builds on the group’s highly successful self-titled debut. The album would be certified gold and reach #3 on the Billboard 200. Featuring some of the band’s strongest works, the album includes the hits “Love Me Two Times” and
“People Are Strange.”
Waiting for the Sun
- Reached #1 on the Billboard 200.
- "Hello, I Love You" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Waiting for the Sun is the third studio masterpiece by The Doors. Released in 1968, the album would become the band’s first number one album and includes their second number one single, “Hello, I Love You.” Waiting for the Sun was also a commercial success overseas and includes the melodic standouts “Love Street,” “Wintertime Love” and “Summer’s Almost Gone.”
The Soft Parade
- Reached #6 on the Billboard 200.
- "Touch Me" reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Soft Parade is the experimental classic from influential rock band The Doors. The album finds the group adding brass and strings to their innovative sound. Peaking at #6 on the Billboard 200, the band integrated rich orchestration into tunes including “Touch Me,” which reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Touch Me” is a pop masterpiece that ranks among the great ‘60s AM radio tunes. The Soft Parade also includes the titled track which explores various moods, textures and features Morrison’s signature lyrics.
Morrison Hotel
- Reached #4 on the Billboard 200.
Morrison Hotel, The Doors’ fifth studio recording, finds the band returning to their bluesy roots. Reaching #4 on the Billboard 200, the edgy album would highlight the strengths of each member. The work includes the Billboard Hot 100 hits “Roadhouse Blues” and “You Make Me Real.” Morrison Hotel would also be the second highest charting album for the band in the United Kingdom. Rock Magazine declared the album “without any doubt their ballsiest (and best) album to date.”
L.A. Woman
- One of Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time."
- On NME's "Greatest Albums of the '70s."
L.A. Woman is the iconic masterpiece from The Doors and the final album to include Jim Morrison. The work is a blues-oriented affair that features Morrison’s piercing vocals. The album includes the memorable standouts “Love Her Madly,” “Riders On The Storm” and “The Changeling.” L.A. Woman is one of the band’s finest works and a pivotal release from one of music’s most influential bands.
Other Voices
Other Voices is the band’s seventh studio album and their first following the death of lead vocalist Jim Morrison. The album follows the creativity and innovation of their massive hit, L.A. Woman. Each member of the trio expresses their talents and musicianship on this undeniable masterpiece. Hits include Manzarek’s stunning bluesy opener “In The Eyes Of The Sun” and Densmore’s “Ships w/Sails.”
Full Circle
Full Circle is the final album of original material and the second post-Morrison album by The Doors. The trio gathered their ideas and produced this seminal classic. Full Circle features several classics including “Get Up And Dance,” “4 Billion Souls” and “Verdilac.” With superb songwriting, excellent instrumentation and masterful arrangement, this is a must-have for any collection.
