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a glimpse into what we could've had if Jim Morrison had stayed alive.. this version of the Doors is by far my favorite. the tracks are a bluesy psychedelic fusion that fits a uniquely dark aesthetic. very consistent album throughout..

"There was one thing in our thing that was missing from the others; it was Rock; it had power. The other stuff doesn't have this power to it, that communicates itself instantly in a really visceral way. The other stuff, you listen to, and you have to conjure it up in your mind. Our stuff could be considered dangerous because it didn't just sit there to be admired—or you have to come into it—it went out to you. That's the difference."

— Lou Reed

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a naked field of experimentation encased in the shell of a turtle's spirit — what more could one ask for to lay their soul down upon?
I understand parts of this album can drag but it takes a certain mindset comprehend them. Don't think I'm there yet as this whole album hasn't clicked yet in the grand scheme of my life. Meredith is an icon and a visionary.

Junior Dad is Lou Reed's best song and this album has some redeeming qualities... I liked it more than I expected . . .