L.A. Woman

Release Date: 2021

The Doors released L.A. Woman in 1971, their final album with Jim Morrison featuring a raw, blues-heavy sound recorded without producer Paul Rothchild. Morrison's vocals range from whispered confessions to full-throated wails over Robby Krieger's slide guitar and Ray Manzarek's barrelhouse piano, creating their most stripped-down and groove-oriented record.

Standout Tracks

• L.A. Woman: The title track's driving blues shuffle and Morrison's spoken-word breakdown about the city
• Love Her Madly: Krieger's jangly guitar riff anchors this radio-friendly rocker
• Riders on the Storm: The haunting closer with its thunderstorm effects and Morrison's final recorded vocals

Mood: driving, late night, heavy, hypnotic