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The Full Circle CD will include a rare bonus track, Treetrunk, which was the B-side to the 1972 'Get Up And Dance' single. The track has only been previously available on the original 7" single, and the CD singles boxset our friends at Warner Music Japan released in 2013. Review: Still open for music - No Doors fan should miss this opportunity to pick up the final two studio albums remastered on a 2CD set for under a tenner. If you don't already know about these two albums, where have you been hiding? Being "buried" by the three surviving members for over 40 years, you might think they are terrible records, but they are anything but. Sure, the charisma and enigmatic presence of Morrison is sorely missed and the vocals are not in the same league as Morrison's original vocals as they lack that distinct personality but they're more than passable and just about get the job done. No one is going to hear any of these songs and ask "who is the singer, I must seek out more of their records" but taken apiece with the music the vocals blend in well. If anything I wish Ray and Robby had sung harmony together more. On their own the vocals are weak but together they do a fair job. Musically, these records are as good as the original six albums with Morrison. Yes, I did say that! If anything, with that dark brooding atmosphere now gone, the surviving members were able to further develop their music into different areas, specifically jazz. As a long-time Doors fanatic I consider these two albums an essential part of The Doors canon and nothing to be scoffed at or to feel awkward about. Lyrically there is little to compare with Morrison's poetic verse, true enough, but to dismiss these songs as trite and inert would also be a mistake. If anything there is more than a little playfulness and good humour in the lyrics. If I had to fault their stellar efforts to do the unthinkable, carrying on once their front man had exited the Earth, it would be that the lyrical concerns are quite dated when heard today, especially on Full Circle where the Age Of Aquarius ideals and statements have rendered the songs somewhat time-locked. Nixon had visited China recently and Ray's lyrical take on the East/West relations ("The Peking King And The New York Queen") is probably best forgotten. Given the incredible musicianship on display here, it might be difficult to ponder the reluctance to let these two albums be reissued until now. Well, my theory for this stance and the change witnessed today is down to Ray Manzarek's long-held belief that the legacy of The Doors should be tightly contained within the myth of Morrison himself. Ray spent several decades propagating the myth that Jim might still be alive and how Jim's (temporary) absence fed into the mysterious of The Doors music and aesthetic. Ray passed away 2 years ago and with his passing there has been a new light cast on The Doors inter-personal relationships. It's perhaps no surprise then that we now have these two albums reissued, which never were part of the Morrison era myths and legend. About time too! Review: Better than their reputation suggests! - For the years I have been listening to The Doors, I have always been a bit hesitant to check out Other Voices and its follow up Full Circle. Both albums were released after the death of the groups front man and lyricist Jim Morrison. That right there is a deal breaker for many people and an understandable one. But for me personally, the talk of the music being average at best is what put me off. Sitting at a nice price point of five pounds, I thought it was finally time to take the gamble and I'm quite glad I did. Neither album is as good as L.A. Woman or Morrison Hotel, but I hear enough quality musicianship that makes up for it. Making this a worthy of a purchase for fans of The Doors. The lyrics aren't exactly quality but the skill behind the music is there. There are enough great hooks, melodies and solos to really keep a fan happy. I personally felt that Full Circle was the better over all album but Other Voices had the more memorable song selection, mainly the track Ships With Sails. The interesting part is the lead vocals. Through out both albums, Manzarek and Krieger provide their own interpretation of The Doors' vocal styles. They clearly don't have the voice of Jim Morrison but they manage to nail a similar rhythm and use the mannerisms of their previous singer. To my mind, it sounds like The Doors with Mick Jagger on vocals. As a fan of this band and The Rolling Stones, it really doesn't bother me at all and I kind of like it. Granted the album would have been better with a proper singer, but the vocals here are definitely not bad and could have been MUCH worse. Both albums have been remastered very nicely and sound like the perfect extension to the bands last couple of albums with Morrison. It is very clearly The Doors playing, there is no mistaking that specific sound and I think fans would enjoy these albums if they didn't have the personal bias of Jim's death in their heart. Considering how cheap these two albums are together, I say it's worth completing your band collection and give them a fair chance. There is more than enough quality to warrant a purchase and I do hope you do so.
| ASIN | B00XO2A3R6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 22,356 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 548 in Blues Rock 2,051 in Classic British Rock |
| Country of origin | France |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (484) |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 0081227955403 |
| Label | Rhino |
| Manufacturer | Rhino |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Original Release Date | 2015 |
| Product Dimensions | 14.4 x 12.5 x 0.79 cm; 113.97 g |
L**N
Still open for music
No Doors fan should miss this opportunity to pick up the final two studio albums remastered on a 2CD set for under a tenner. If you don't already know about these two albums, where have you been hiding? Being "buried" by the three surviving members for over 40 years, you might think they are terrible records, but they are anything but. Sure, the charisma and enigmatic presence of Morrison is sorely missed and the vocals are not in the same league as Morrison's original vocals as they lack that distinct personality but they're more than passable and just about get the job done. No one is going to hear any of these songs and ask "who is the singer, I must seek out more of their records" but taken apiece with the music the vocals blend in well. If anything I wish Ray and Robby had sung harmony together more. On their own the vocals are weak but together they do a fair job. Musically, these records are as good as the original six albums with Morrison. Yes, I did say that! If anything, with that dark brooding atmosphere now gone, the surviving members were able to further develop their music into different areas, specifically jazz. As a long-time Doors fanatic I consider these two albums an essential part of The Doors canon and nothing to be scoffed at or to feel awkward about. Lyrically there is little to compare with Morrison's poetic verse, true enough, but to dismiss these songs as trite and inert would also be a mistake. If anything there is more than a little playfulness and good humour in the lyrics. If I had to fault their stellar efforts to do the unthinkable, carrying on once their front man had exited the Earth, it would be that the lyrical concerns are quite dated when heard today, especially on Full Circle where the Age Of Aquarius ideals and statements have rendered the songs somewhat time-locked. Nixon had visited China recently and Ray's lyrical take on the East/West relations ("The Peking King And The New York Queen") is probably best forgotten. Given the incredible musicianship on display here, it might be difficult to ponder the reluctance to let these two albums be reissued until now. Well, my theory for this stance and the change witnessed today is down to Ray Manzarek's long-held belief that the legacy of The Doors should be tightly contained within the myth of Morrison himself. Ray spent several decades propagating the myth that Jim might still be alive and how Jim's (temporary) absence fed into the mysterious of The Doors music and aesthetic. Ray passed away 2 years ago and with his passing there has been a new light cast on The Doors inter-personal relationships. It's perhaps no surprise then that we now have these two albums reissued, which never were part of the Morrison era myths and legend. About time too!
S**E
Better than their reputation suggests!
For the years I have been listening to The Doors, I have always been a bit hesitant to check out Other Voices and its follow up Full Circle. Both albums were released after the death of the groups front man and lyricist Jim Morrison. That right there is a deal breaker for many people and an understandable one. But for me personally, the talk of the music being average at best is what put me off. Sitting at a nice price point of five pounds, I thought it was finally time to take the gamble and I'm quite glad I did. Neither album is as good as L.A. Woman or Morrison Hotel, but I hear enough quality musicianship that makes up for it. Making this a worthy of a purchase for fans of The Doors. The lyrics aren't exactly quality but the skill behind the music is there. There are enough great hooks, melodies and solos to really keep a fan happy. I personally felt that Full Circle was the better over all album but Other Voices had the more memorable song selection, mainly the track Ships With Sails. The interesting part is the lead vocals. Through out both albums, Manzarek and Krieger provide their own interpretation of The Doors' vocal styles. They clearly don't have the voice of Jim Morrison but they manage to nail a similar rhythm and use the mannerisms of their previous singer. To my mind, it sounds like The Doors with Mick Jagger on vocals. As a fan of this band and The Rolling Stones, it really doesn't bother me at all and I kind of like it. Granted the album would have been better with a proper singer, but the vocals here are definitely not bad and could have been MUCH worse. Both albums have been remastered very nicely and sound like the perfect extension to the bands last couple of albums with Morrison. It is very clearly The Doors playing, there is no mistaking that specific sound and I think fans would enjoy these albums if they didn't have the personal bias of Jim's death in their heart. Considering how cheap these two albums are together, I say it's worth completing your band collection and give them a fair chance. There is more than enough quality to warrant a purchase and I do hope you do so.
M**H
Jim who?
Being a Doors completist felt I had to have these, but wasn't expecting too much. How wrong was I. Sure, they aren't the same without Morrison, but had he never existed you'd probably listen to these with fresh ears abd conclude that here is a damn good band, with some fine material and tremendous instrumental chops. Had Jim survived you could here him happily singing quite a few of the songs on here, and much of the material is equal or superior to that found on 'Soft Parade'. The CD mastering is great, too - a lovely, crisp round sound. Much to enjoy here, and a steal at the price.
�**�
The review
2 crackin album's.....wow wot a cheap price 🤙.it a steel ,it a deal ,it the sale of the century....sure enough it lackin on vocals with out Jim...but .who could.. maybe garce slick..?....
A**Y
Ok for completists
Imho there are no really good songs. Good musicianship as always but your collection won't miss these 2 CDs.
S**E
The Doors - Other Voices/Full Circle
Brilliant !! Good condition good value
S**T
Nach dem tragischen Tod von Jim Morrison, der zu seiner Zeit schon eine Rock-Ikone war, beschlossen die drei restlichen Mitglieder, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger und John Densmore, weiter zu machen. Sehr interessant ist besonders das Booklet zu dieser Doppel-Disc, wo die Geschichte nach Morrisons Tod sehr ausführlich erläutert wird. Natürlich konnte die Band nie wieder den Erfolg erreichen, den sie mit Morrison noch hatte, was allerdings sehr traurig ist. Ich liebe Morrison und seine magische Stimme, aber es war nicht nur er. Es gab noch drei weitere Menschen in dieser außergewöhnlichen Band, alle mit unverwechselbaren Talenten. Und diese musikalischen Talente hört man auch in „Other Voices“. Der Name des Albums ist hier Programm, den es dürfen sich nun die „anderen Stimmen“ zeigen: Manzarek und Krieger übernehmen den Gesang, hauptsächlich Manzarek. Und auch hierzu findet man viel im Booklet, denn statt zu versuchen einen neuen Sänger einzuschleusen, wollte die Band selber die Songs performen. Und das ist eine sehr gute Entscheidung gewesen, wie ich finde. Aber auch die Musik selber ist klasse: Man hört den Stil der Doors nach wie vor, auch wenn sie etwas an „Härte“ vermissen lassen, was aber auch sicher der „harten“ Stimme von Morrison geschuldet ist. In „Other Voices“ versucht sich Band wieder mit softeren Klängen und leichtem Jazz, für mich sehr an „The Soft Parade“ von 1969 angelehnt. "Full Circle" wird dagegen etwas verspielter und lockerer. Auf jeden Fall ist diese Doppel-Disc ein Schatz für Doors-Fans, die nicht alles kritisieren müssen, wenn Morrison nicht mit dabei ist. Denn die Band bestand nicht nur aus ihm, sondern aus insgesamt vier talentierten Musikern! "Other Voices": Die CD beginnt mit dem schwungvollen „In The Eye Of The Sun“, welches auch gleich von Ray Manzarek gesungen wird. Und natürlich kann man einen Jim Morrison nicht ersetzen, aber Manzarek hat eine richtig tolle und kräftige Stimme! Hier kann man ihn zum ersten mal richtig allein singen hören und nicht nur als Backroundgesang in den vorherigen Alben. Richtig toller Anfang dieser Platte! Dann darf gleich Robby Krieger ran in „Variety Is The Spice Of Life“. Er hat vielleicht nicht so eine präsente Stimme, wie Manzarek, macht seine Sache aber trotzdem gut. Auch dieser Song ist schwungvoll und leicht, auch wenn er nicht gleich nach einem Doors-Song klingt. „Ships W-Sails“ ist einer der Höhepunkte des Albums, sehr melancholisch, ruhig, aber trotzdem mit einem schnelleren Rhythmus unterlegt. In diesen Song kann man wunderbar eintauchen, selbst ohne ein Doors-Fan sein zu müssen, wunderschön! „Tightrope Ride“ wird dann wieder lauter, schneller und rockiger! Hier zeigt Manzarek wieder seine tolle Stimme und beweist, dass auch er wie Morrison die Töne „schön schreien“ kann. „Down On The Farm“ beginnt dann wieder sehr ruhig und romantisch mit Manzarek und Krieger im Duett. Im Verlaufe wird der Song deutlich schwungvoller, mit einigen Country-Elementen. Ein schöner Wechsel, wie ich finde und typisch Doors. Und dann geht’s wieder mit mehr Tempo und Rock weiter: „I'm Horny, I'm Stoned“. Hier singt wieder Krieger. „Wandering Musician“ ähnelt von der Atmosphäre „Ships W-Sails“, ist aber deutlich zurückhaltender, aber zeugt von einer träumerischen Stimmung und einem tollen Aufbau. Die Doors sind einfach grandios, wenn sie lange, atmosphärische Songs schrieben! Auch „Hang On Your Life“ ist recht verträumt, hat sogar etwas von Al Stewart, wie ich immer wieder merke. Der Song erzeugt bei mir immer ein Bild von einer abendlichen Strandbar, vor allem der schnelle Tempowechsel in der Hälfte ist klasse. Ein tolles Stück, um das Album zu beenden. Für dieses Album gab es wieder einige zusätzliche Musiker, die vor allem den Bass übernahmen, sowie die Percussion in zwei Stücken. "Full Circle": Auch hier gibt es neben den drei Doors-Mitgliedern wieder einige andere Musiker zu hören, neben Bass-Spielern oder Saxophonisten, kommen die Vocals und auch Percussion dazu. Das Album wird mit dem schmissig, coolen „Get Up And Dance“ eröffnet, einer meiner Favoriten der Platte. Ray Manzarek wird von einem Gospelchor-artigem… Chor unterstützt. Richtig cool! Hier zeigt sich die lockere, aber mitreißende Art der Band. Dann darf auch direkt wieder Robby Krieger singen in „4 Billion Souls“. Der Song ist vielleicht für mich der schwächste des Albums, aber dennoch gut, gerade wieder durch die locker, fröhliche Grundstimmung. Und Krieger ist mit seinen Gitarrenmomenten sowieso immer ein Knaller! „Verdilac“ bietet dann Manzarek und Krieger zusammen. Ein toller Song, bluesig und saucool! Mir gefällt besonders das Saxophon-Solo von Charles Larkey. In „Hardwood Floor“ eröffnet Manzarek die Lyrics mit „We need some Dope“, besser kann man einen Song nicht beginnen. Hier kommt auch der Frauen-Chor aus „Get Up And Dance“ wieder zum Vorschein und ich liebe es! Dann wird es schön rockig, immerhin steht das auch im Titel selber: „Good Rockin“. Das Original stammt allerdings von Roy Brown aus dem Jahre 1947. Die Doors machen aber wieder ihr Ding aus der Nummer, wie schon mit „Crawling King Snake“ vom Album „L.A. Woman“. Wer „Good Rockin“ aber nicht kennt, wird denken, dass es eine Coverversion von Elvis Presley ist und tatsächlich hat auch der King of Rock N' Roll selbst das Stück mal gecovert. „The Mosquito“ ist ein Track, der mir anfangs gar nicht zugesagt hat, aber witziger Weise die erste Single der Platte war. Je öfter ich aber dieses spanisch, angehauchte Rockstück höre, desto mehr gefällt es mir, gerade die Orgelsoli von Manzarek und natürlich Kriegers Gitarrenklänge machen den Song wieder unverwechselbar und mitreißend. „Piano Bird“ ist mein zweiter Favorit auf der Platte: Smooth, gefühlvoll, aber dennoch sehr rhythmisch und jazzig verspielt. Geschrieben wurde dieser von John Densmore und Jack Conrad, der für dieses Album viele Basspassagen übernahm. „It Slipped My Mind“ ist wieder von Kriegers Gesang dominiert, der den Song auch geschrieben hat. Es zeigt sich zwar auch hier, dass Krieger eher bei seinem Gitarrenspiel brilliert, als beim Gesang, aber der Song ist trotzdem gut, locker, leicht, wie die gesamte Platte. Der ursprüngliche Abschluss des Albums ist „The Peking King And The New York Queen“, ein sehr eigener Song, skurril und etwas durchgeknallt, aber es gefällt mir. Erinnert an die längeren Song-Klassiker mit Morrison. Ebenfalls ein Höhepunkt! Und warum ursprünglich? Weil es auf der neusten Veröffentlichung des Albums noch den Titel „Treetrunk“ gibt, der laut der Band-Mitglieder zu Mainstream-orientiert war. Es ist definitiv nicht der beste Doors-Song, aber schlecht ist er auf keinen Fall! Die Laufzeit des Albums beträgt 40 Minuten (43 Minuten mit dem Bonustrack). Fazit: Beide Alben sind einfach klasse! Die Doors zeigen auch in ihren letzten Lebensjahren als Band, wie flexibel sie waren. Und mit dieser tollen Doppel-Disc bekommt man nicht nur beide Alben plus Bonustrack bei "Full Circle", sondern auch ein sehr informatives Booklet!
J**E
I owned Other Voices back in the seventies. I missed Jim Morrison's vocals then and I still miss them now. I must admit, there's some great music on these CDs. I seem to enjoy the music more than I did back in the day. Naturally I was only nineteen at the time so some of this music was hard for me to appreciate. I'm older and hopefully wiser now and I do appreciate the music more today. These two albums are good to have in your Door's collection not just for a complete set but for the music. I like In The Eye Of The Storm, Ships W/ Sails, Tight Rope Ride, Verdilac, The Mosquito, The Piano Bird and It Slipped my Mind the most. In some ways the music is less edgy, less dark and mysterious yet it has a more natural groove to it. The band may not have that unique aura surrounding them but the music is certainly top notch. Yes one misses Jim's vocals but the music should not be discarded. ,
P**O
Sono due bei album che per chi ama i doors non possono mancare nella collezione. Registrati benissimo. Acquisto che merita 5☆
G**S
Llevaba mucho tiempo buscando esta edición. Gran hallazgo y un muy buen precio.
レ**ー
泣けてきたそうです。色んな意味で。
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