Album of the Day

With legal problems dogging their lead singer and a cool critical response to their previous album, The Doors were on the ropes at the time of MORRISON HOTEL - but the album shows the group came back swinging. The simplicity and force of the blues were always around the edges of the band’s music, but they take center stage on classic opener “Roadhouse Blues” (which features Lonnie Mack and an uncredited John Sebastian in support). Things rarely let up from there; “Peace Frog,” “Land Ho!” and “You Make Me Real” are some of the other highlights. Frontman Jim Morrison played his last show with The Doors on this day in 1970 and we'll check in to MORRISON HOTEL to mark the occasion.