srijeda, 31.12.2008.
The Doors - Morrison Hotel (1970) (40th. Anniversary Mixes 2007)
Morrison Hotel, released in 1970 in the wake of Morrison's infamous indecency bust, hit #4 and introduced "Waiting For The Sun," "Roadhouse Blues," and "Ship Of Fools." Insightful liner notes from David Fricke. Ten bonus tracks include eight previously unissued takes of "Roadhouse Blues, a run-through of Chuck Berry's "Carol," a jazz version of "Queen Of The Highway," and the previously unreleased "Money Beats Soul."
This is about the 4th reincarnation of MORRISON HOTEL (one has to wonder if in years to come we'll be treated to takes 4,8 and 25 of "Roadhouse Blues" before the well runs dry) and I've owned them all. Basically, if you're a casual fan stick with the earlier remasterings as the 40th Anniversary will be a bit unusual to the ear...the extra vocalizations do not detract from the songs and they can be gotten used to and, what the heck, the remaining members need the money so shell out the bucks (they're bargain priced anyway). Of all the recent re-releases, this one is the best as there's lots of bonus tracks (uneven quality but different versions of Peace Frog, The Spy, Queen of the Highway are good for repeated listenings). Personally, MORRISON HOTEL is probably their most variable release: rocking out (Roadhouse, Peace Frog, Land Ho), spooky-beautiful ballads (Blue Sunday, Indian Summer, The Spy) and just plain Morrison wierd (Waiting for the Sun, Queen of the Highway) that only the Doors could do. One of the reasons people will continue to listen to these classics is the wonderful musicianship these guys (who were only in their early to mid 20s) displayed in their relatively short time together. It was obvious they would burn bright and if Morrison didn't die when he did (but how could he not) they'd be on their 5th reunion tour rehashing these classics. The Doors sounded like professionals right out of the gate and the 6 remasters will live on (how many versions is up the surviving members and their heirs). Great re-engineering, liner notes, pix, etc...B. Henderson
Codec: mp3
Bitrate: 320 kB/s
Size: 180 MB
Genre : Classic Rock
2000mustangs
Tracklist.
01. Roadhouse Blues 4.08
02. Waiting For The Sun 4.02
03. You Make Me Real 2.54
04. Peace Frog 2.51
05. Blue Sunday 2.10
06. Ship Of Fools 3.17
07. Land Ho! 4.14
08. The Spy 4.21
09. Queen Of The Highway 2.52
10. Indian Summer 2.37
11. Maggie M'Gill 4.21
12. Talking Blues (Bonus) 0.59
13. Roadhouse Blues (Take 1-3) (Bonus) 8.47
14. Roadhouse Blues (Take 6) (Bonus) 9.26
15. Carol (Bonus) 0.56
16. Roadhouse Blues (Take 1) (Bonus) 4.32
17. Money Beats Soul (Bonus) 1.04
18. Roadhouse Blues (Takes 13-15) (Bonus) 6.21
19. Peace Frog (False Starts & Dialogue)(Bonus) 2.00
20. The Spy (Version 2) (Bonus) 3.48
21. Queen Of The Highway (Jazz Version) (Bonus) 3.36
