The Doors Waiting for the Sun "album Review 55th Anniversary (My Favorite Doors Album)

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Hey there, music lovers! Welcome back to my channel. Today, we're diving into a classic album that holds a special place in my heart. It's none other than "Waiting for the Sun" by The Doors. Can you believe it? It's the album's 55th anniversary today! So, let's celebrate by exploring this iconic record.

Released on July 3, 1968, "Waiting for the Sun" marked the third studio album by The Doors. Now, for those of you who don't know, The Doors were an American rock band known for their captivating sound and enigmatic frontman, Jim Morrison. But before we delve into the music, let's talk about the backstory behind this album.

During the recording of "Waiting for the Sun," the band faced several challenges, especially with Jim Morrison's struggle with alcoholism. Despite that, the album managed to reach incredible heights, becoming their first and only number one album. Now, let's dive into the tracks!

Starting with side one, we have "Hello, I Love You." Now, this one holds a special place in my heart. Released as a single in June 1968, it became a massive hit for The Doors, spending two weeks at the top of the charts. And fun fact, the b-side of this single was the lovely "Love Street." I must say, "Hello, I Love You" has that catchy fuzzy guitar sound that always gets me grooving.

Now, let's move on to "Love Street." It's a departure from The Doors' usual psychedelic style. It's a beautiful acoustic ballad with a baroque pop aesthetic. Jim Morrison wrote the lyrics as a dedication to his girlfriend at the time, Pamela Courson. It's truly a mesmerizing piece.

Next up, we have "Not to Touch the Earth." This track is part of a larger performance piece called "Celebration of the Lizard," which the band played live on several occasions. Although only a portion of the full piece made it onto the album, "Not to Touch the Earth" captures the essence of their acid rock, psychedelic, and avant-garde sound. A portion of the lyrics refer to John F. Kennedy's assassination: "dead president's corpse in the driver's car". As a kid, this song fascinated and scared me at the same time.

Ah, now we have "Summer's Almost Gone." This one has such a dreamy quality to it, with its relaxing piano and poetic lyrics. It's perfect for those nostalgic moments, transporting you to another time and place.

And, the River Knows." This soft piano ballad with psychedelic touches is pure bliss. It has a dreamy and relaxing quality that can transport you to another dimension. The jazz elements add an extra layer of sophistication.

Lastly, we have "Five to One." This song originated from a session where Jim Morrison asked drummer John Densmore to lay down a beat. The result is a consistently applied 4/4 time signature with a proto-heavy metal feel. It's a powerful track with a distorted sound that leaves a lasting impact. The guitar solo on Pearl Jam's "Alive" was based on Ace Frehley's guitar solo on the Kiss song "She", which was in turn based on Robby Krieger's solo in "Five to One".

And there you have it, my friends. A deep dive into The Doors' "Waiting for the Sun" on its 55th anniversary. This album may have received mixed reviews back in the day, but it holds a special place in my heart. The Doors' musical exploration and Jim Morrison's captivating vocals continue to resonate with fans all these years later. So, if you haven't given it a listen yet, I highly recommend you do.

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JC Rock and Metal Reviews is a music channel. I mostly do album reviews and album rankings, but I also occasionally do videos where I show vinyl records, as well as CDs. My main genres are Heavy Metal, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, Progressive Metal, Hair Metal and sometimes I think out of the box with some pop, soft rock and country.
My favorite bands are Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, The Beatles, Pink Floyd and of course, Alice Cooper.

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