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"Morrison Hotel" is the fifth studio album by the American rock band The Doors, released in February 1970. The record marked a deliberate return to the band's blues-rock and psychedelic roots following the critically divisive and more heavily orchestrated "The Soft Parade" (1969). Produced by Paul A. Rothchild, the album features robust guitar work by Robbie Krieger and the prominent vocal stylings of lead singer Jim Morrison.
It is regarded as a solidifying effort in their discography, targeting fans of late 1960s and early 1970s rock.
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Why does Morrison Hotel sound bluesier than The Soft Parade?
The Doors deliberately returned to a more direct blues-rock and psychedelic style after the orchestral experimentation of The Soft Parade. Songs such as "Roadhouse Blues" and "Peace Frog" emphasize groove, riff-based guitars, and a tougher bar-band feel.
When was The Doors' Morrison Hotel released?
Morrison Hotel was released in February 1970 as the band's fifth studio album. Paul A. Rothchild produced the record for Elektra Records.
What is the song "Roadhouse Blues" about?
"Roadhouse Blues" is a driving blues-rock number built around a repeated guitar riff and a barroom atmosphere. It became one of The Doors' best-known live and radio songs after the album's 1970 release.
Where did the Morrison Hotel cover photo come from?
The cover shows Jim Morrison and the other Doors members in front of a Morrison Hotel sign in Los Angeles. Photographer Henry Diltz took the image, which became one of the band's most recognizable album covers.
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