Album of the Day

With their origins in Northern California biker bars and a name that's a sly wink to potheads, The Doobie Brothers had a laid-back air that made it easy to take their musical talents for granted. Skilled performers and versatile arrangers, the Doobies knew what it took to make country-, folk-, and blues-flavored material work on the radio – a fact driven home by the success of WHAT WERE ONCE VICES ARE NOW HABITS. The 1975 collection brought the band their first No.1 on the US singles chart with the album's “Black Water”; other highlights include “Another Park, Another Sunday” and “Tell Me What You Want (And I'll Give You What You Need).” Featuring guest appearances from Arlo Guthrie and the Memphis Horns, WHAT WERE ONCE VICES ARE NOW HABITS has both sparkle and soul, and ranks among the best of the group’s pre-Michael McDonald output.