Break On Through (To The Other Side)/Soul Kitchen/The Crystal Ship/Twentieth Century Fox/Alabama Song/Light My Fire/Back Door Man/I Looked At You/End Of The Night/Take It As It Comes/The End
One of the most critically acclaimed rock groups of the late sixties, The Doors burst on to the music scene in 1967 with their sensational self titled debut album, let down only by the gratuitous final track. Includes the US No. 1 hit single Light My Fire, which reached No. 7 in the UK 24 years later. (US:2)
"The Doors debut album introduced the world to their adventurous, startling fusion of rock, blues, classical and jazz. These diverse blend of styles intertwine beautifully with the poetic, often thought provoking lyrics, making for an incredibly powerful, innovative album that has set standard's for generations."
"The Doors debut self titled album kicks off with a great one, two punch with Break On Through and Soul Kitchen. I will be totally unoriginal and cite Light My Fire as the album's best cut. Not surprising really given that it is pretty much a rock classic. Album closer The End has its moments but is too long and gets tedious in places."
"Their debut album was shocking and immediately put them in the superstar league. Rightly so: and not only because the general aura of this debut was quite different from anything anyone was doing at the time, but also because it was incredibly catchy, melodic and displayed signs of genius in most of the tracks. Darkness and dreariness that was given a catchy pop edge."
"This album is an undeniable classic. Passionate vocals, imaginative rock music and cool psychedelic epics, masterful keyboard work, smooth flow. Not perfect but considered legendary and rightfully so."
"This album was a huge, integral part of the year that changed rock at it's most basic level forever. The influence and legacy of this album really cannot be calculated. Everything about it, was far above almost anything else released before this."
"The End, is one of those songs I suppose a person either really loves or really hates. I'm of the latter camp."
"Some of the most intense, dark rock that surfaced in 1967."
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