What is the Best Doors Album?
Choosing the best Doors album is a highly debated topic among music enthusiasts. This article delves into a detailed review of each of their albums, scored based on song quality, depth, and overall impact. While the band's debut The Doors and Morrison Hotel are often cited as standout albums, this analysis explores all their releases to find the ultimate masterpiece.
Album Scoring Breakdown
Each Doors album was evaluated on a per-song basis to determine its overall impact. Here's a breakdown of the scoring for each album:
The Doors (1967)
Song Score Light My Fire 5/5 Back Door Man 3/5 I Looked at You 3/5 The End 5/5 ... ...Overall, The Doors scored 42 out of 55, with a percentage score of 76%. This album contains iconic tracks and is celebrated for its raw energy and blues influences.
Strange Days (1971)
Song Score People Are Strange 5/5 My Eyes Have Seen You 3/5 ... ...Scoring 35 out of 50, Strange Days has a percentage score of 70%. While this album contains some gems like “People Are Strange,” many of the tracks are less memorable.
Waiting for the Sun (1971)
Song Score Five to One 4/5 ... ...This album scored 29 out of 55, with a percentage score of 53%. While it has some standout tracks like “Five to One,” the album is largely seen as one of their less consistent efforts.
Morrison Hotel (1970)
Song Score Blue Sunday 5/5 Indian Summer 3/5 ... ...Morrison Hotel scored 42 out of 55 with a percentage score of 76%, similar to its debut album. However, this album is more consistent and has a broader range of quality in its tracks.
An American Prayer (1971)
This album garnered 46 out of 115, giving it a percentage score of 40%. While it contains some memorable tracks like “Bird of Prey,” many of its songs are poetry-based and lack traditional musical quality.
Determining the Winner
After meticulous review, both The Doors and Morrison Hotel tied with a score of 4/5. Both albums share a high percentage score. However, The Doors has three top-scoring songs, while Morrison Hotel has two. Therefore, the decision is in slight favor of The Doors for the sake of consistency in classic tracks. Nevertheless, Morrison Hotel presents a stronger and more consistent musical performance.
The safe choice is the winner, but the decision remains a matter of personal preference. Which Doors album is your favorite?