I too am a first generation Doors fan.....Waiting For The Sun was the first album I bought at ten years old when it was released ! Still love it.....Would love this box set...I have all the studio albums on original vinyl and now cd...timeless music
Thanx Mazz!!!! I watched your vid yesterday at about 1pm, stopped the vid when you said where it was available, bought it, and then it sold out 45 mins later. The vinyl gods had spoken. I thought I was SOL. I cannot wait. Thx again.
I guess you're referring to Canada. I was watching the Australian website and it was available as pre order until yesterday. It's now sold out. Guess I won't be getting the box....🤦♂️
Thanks for the review of this new Doors box set by Rhino High Fidelity. I personally think it's fantastic that Rhino has gone back and released these historically AND musically significant albums by the Doors and they have obviously spent a lot of time and expense in getting most of not all of the details right. We can debate until the "cows come home" if this is a "cash grab". Well, my answer simply is, "if you think so, then DON'T buy it". Simple enough, right?! However, we must remember that artists and record companies make money buy selling "product" and I want to encourage the record companies to please continue to release "product" that has been thoughtfully curated and manufactured and this box set seems to check off every box! Well done once again Rhino!!
According to the images of the tape inside the debut, it appears that a copy was used for the debut. A line reads: "This is the only living master in good condition". The box that says "copy" is also checked.
Thanks Mazzy. I love how you show every component of the box, the inserts, the jackets etc. a very smooth unboxing without doing an unboxing.😉 My copy was just delivered!
Mazzy your amazing and so honest. I wish i could have gotten this. There my favorite group of all time. But life just didnt allow it. Waiting For The Sun is a great album, my favorite song on that album is Yes, The River Knows. Thanks Mazzy.
I have multiple copies of Doors records, so I don’t need to buy them again. But after watching this video now I have FOMO, so I may buy 3 or 4 Rhino titles AGAIN! Thanks Mazzy….✌🏼
Thanks for the breakdown Mazzy, I'm so glad I purchased this! Mine arrived on Monday, but I'll probably be listening to it this weekend. I so agree with you regarding 33 vs 45.
I remember reading Steve Hoffman saying that the DCC Gold CD of 'Strange Days' turned out well but it didn't cross over in the same way to the vinyl [DCC] version.
Nice review. All other things being equal, it's not easy to compare 33 and 45 cuts of the same album. But given different cutting engineers as is the case here all other things aren't equal, so it's interesting to hear your take on subtle differences. My copy should arrive in the next few days, and I'm looking forward to hearing these.
Very Nice Mazzy!! Great Comparison!! loved Seeing The Gate Fold.... Really Nice!! Its Funny.. But I Have Trouble With The 45.. Maybe I'm Getting Old And It Just Doesn't Seem Natural!! Lol!!
As always, your commentary is informative and interesting. The box set is a lot more than I would usually spend, but it sounds like a great set. There will be a discussion of the Doors on the "Royce in the House" channel on Sunday evening. I'm sure you would have a lot of interesting things to say if you were to join in on the discussion. They stick to the music, and don't talk politics or TH-camrs' personalities, so they have some really good and positive discussions of classic rock.
Great review. I love Morrison Hotel. Though I love Soft Parade I much rather listen to Morrison Hotel. I feel like Soft Parade is their weakest. But different strokes for different folks. Rock on! Cellophane cover for LA woman is in UHQR I believe. Mine box arrived today. I will compare my monarch stereo and report back.
Awesome review, thanks Mazzy! 🍻 I have nice OG stereo copies, plus all the AP 45rpm pressings, and the LA Woman UHQR... Looking forward to doing my own comparisons to this Rhino HiFi set, if I ever receive it! I just got a tracking number today, but they haven't even shipped the damn thing yet (ordered from the Doors website). 😎
Nice work. I’m 2 away from completing the AP45 collection but this box makes me wonder what to do next. Box set is 350$CAN. But one AP45 will be well over 100$CAN by the time it reaches my door. Damnit!
Thank you for the in depth review Mazzy! I enjoyed it. I received my box set just this afternoon. While I could have bought the AP reissues I am not a fan of the 45rpm version of any audiophile recording. But sometimes you don't have a choice. I am glad that they did these Rhino HiFi's on 33rpm.
having owned a bunch of doors albums for a long time, a box set would mean little to me. I was glad to replace my Strange Days with an audiophile copy, because my original suffered from back in the day room mate abuse, it was often in heavy rotation. the album cover always reminds me of Venice Beach from that period, where they played the leopard club, and being the best band in Venice was a very big deal in the community.
Curious why the Rhino Soft Parade includes a replica inner sleeve but none of the others do? Strange, would have LOVED to see replicas of the original brown Elektra inner sleeves. I do love the inside of gatefold for the Rhino S/T album, very nice!
I love The Doors, Strange days is the first I heard and my favourite, though I don't like the AP 45's, on my system; it lacks the coherence of the other versions I have? mono included. "These guys burned brightly." I love that! They did indeed.
The AP 45 of Morrison Hotel really upped my appreciation of the album - it was such an improvement. I haven't had a chance to listen to the new Rhino version yet. The recent 33 rpm version of L.A. Woman by AP has the cellophane on the front cover. I was so bummed when Morrison checked out after this album. It's just tough all the way around - Manzarek updated his keyboard sound and the band just locked in with bass player Jerry Scheff on board. It felt like a new day for them to my ears.
thank you Mazzy, just got my copy too its all good, but anyone noticed these jackets are big and cant fit to the 12.75" Canadian outer sleeves? also once you pull out the vinyls and inserts, its not easy to put them back?
Great and solid review Mazzy - thanks. And you are SO right about the problems of splitting the format the artists decided up on 4 sides. I wish this "lets-do-everything-on-45-rpm"-madness would stop. It's tech over music (stupid 😉). I'd like to buy the box, both it's gone everywhere now (Nov. 27.th), so I'll hope for the individual releases. Stay safe - Claus
I was curious when it’d finally sell out on the Rhino website. I believe it sold out on day one or early on day two on the Doors official page. I ordered from Rhino (had a $25 gift certificate) and I got it today. #280 out of 3k. I’m betting these box sets will sell for quite a bit on the aftermarket as you mentioned the increase on Amazon
A really good and relevant video. I have the AP 45s but might have to get these. However my question concerns the reproductive qualities of the artwork and covers. How would you rate them? Apologies if you did that in the vid but I might have been brewing a cup at the time and missed it. All the best!
Great video on this Rhino box compared to the 45 AP! I have all the 45 AP albums. I bought the Rhino box for my dad. I think he’s going to love it! I was a bit worried about the difference! For the first album, Robby has said a few times, that Elektra actually reused the tape, because they didn’t know the Doors would be such a hit. Back in those days, tapes were taped over. He said it wasn’t because the tape was damaged, but because it was taped over. Also, for Indian Summer, that song was recorded for the first album. They didn’t want to have that song and “The End” because of the eastern influence on both. They would be too similar. So when Morrison Hotel came along, they had Jim re-record his vocals for the song. Robby has one of those Dan Electro sitars, but didn’t use one on any album because the sympathetic strings were too difficult to tune back then. Jimi Hendrix had three of those, but I don’t think he used them as well. They are fun, I’ve never messed with tuning the sympathetic strings myself.
Interesting review.Look forward to listening to the box set. The only comparison I can do is the originals red orange and butterfly labels with the new Rhino’s. “Waiting For The Sun” track list was initially very different. Jim wanted and fought for “Celebration of the Lizard” to be Side 2.But was out vetoed by the group, and of course Paul Rothschild.It was recorded in the studio, but omitted.Much to Jim’s annoyance. I think it appears on a 2007 “Best of…” compilation? So they apparently scrambled around to find songs to fill Side2. Hence the shorter songs filled the second side. They even added “Summer’s Almost Gone”.Which originally was a Jim song they recorded as a demo back in ‘65? According to John Densmore, “The Soft Parade” was their answer to “Sgt Pepper …” Adding horns and strings.Apparently himself, and Ray being jazz nuts, wanted to add the strings, and horns at some point.So they got their wish on this album. This was the first album, that Jim insisted upon the credits being credited to the individual. Certain lyrics he didn’t want to sing, or be credited as writing. e.g. “Tell All the People” He didn’t want to sing about “get your guns”.Especially considering he wasn’t for many “Mr Popularity”around this time. Also “Touch Me” again which was Robby’s song.Was originally called “Hit Me”. Again Jim felt that someone could come up to him and literally punch, or worse.Assault him! After singing these lyrics. Anyway enjoyed your extensive review Mazzy.👍🏻
I think Indian Summer was actually recorded (if not, certainly written) for the first album. That's why it sounds that way, Great song either way. Thanks for another good video, Mazzy. Interesting comparison.
Mazzy - you are always thinking and commenting outside the box!! I bought just (1) 45 rpm LP. Music From Big Pink - The Band. That was it - what a pain in the ass 2 LP's and the constant 'flip'. Biggest marketing/audio mistake (in my humble opinion) for a minimal gain and not mentioning the addl. cost! Rhino /Warner Doors box set has proven that point. Great Vid!
I’m with you - I don’t like the 45rpm stuff, I guess I didn’t realize they were going to do all these audiophile versions so I bought all the 45rpm records when they came out I.e. Doors analogue production and Mofi Miles Davis.
Great video. Just wondering on this: since the Doors have been reissued several times using the master tapes, how much degradation has occurred on these? At what point do you stop reissuing - one step 33, or step 45 rpm, reel to reel? I love the doors music though - Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!😅
Actually, Spanish Caravan uses classical spanish guitar music excerpts from Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquin Rodrigo, same used in Jim Hall’s Concierto. It sounds like flamenco but it is different. Good video!
Nice video Norman. I wouldn't exactly call what you do 'improvisational' rather more 'underprepared' . Whatever, people watch your videos whether you prep them or not. Nice.
I have all the AP 45s but I’m definitely selling or trading them off when this box comes in. The APs sound great but all that flipping is not only just plain annoying to have to get up to flip every 8 minutes or so, but most importantly it really kills the vibe and sequencing of the album for me. Whenever I want to listen to a Doors album, I find myself grumbling a bit at the thought of having to “deal with” the 45 cut, so I just end up spinning a 1-LP 33 instead… which then makes me feeel like I wasted money on the APs because I never pull them out 😅 Problem solved now! 😊
Thanks a lot for this video! I have a couple of the 45s (Waiting and LA) because they're my faves then the rest I have found originals or 70s reissues and figured I would eventually get the 45s but they're good enough listens. Hmmm maybe people will unload the 45s cheap now that these are coming out...
STRETCH MARKS REPAIRED! Dr Robert beware, if Kevin takes a shot at spinal surgery, Kevin will finally become a true legend. Curtis Amy and Merry Clayton one two punch rock 😊backing couple. Great job Mazz Tony
It’s the drums, Mazzy. It makes LA Woman special in my opinion. My box arrives soon, but these 45 s blow the OG stereos (which are not bad) out of the water lol
Mazzy, the third band/artist you blanked out on are.....The Beatles! I saw them (at The Cow Palace in '65), and Hendrix, and the doors, but never saw The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield (though my teenage band did open for Dewey Martin's late BS lineup in '69 at a High School in San Jose. Playing bass was Bobby's brother Randy Fuller), or Moby Grape.
By the way, the second time I saw the doors live (at The Santa Clara County Folk-Rock Festival in '68), they unfortunately had to follow The Electric Flag on stage. Unfortunately because The Flag---with Harvey Brooks on bass, Buddy Miles on drums, and Mike Bloomfield on guitar, along with four saxes!---were SO awesome. Following them, the doors sounded lightweight, anemic. Like boys, not men.
The APs are fantastic. Another box of a band where there are thousands of reissues out there all the way back to the 70’s. Glad you like it mazzy. Cash grab from Rhino, slap a number on it then, issue them out in single releases.
I found this to be a good honest review of the latest the doors repackaging. However, I also find these modern day remastering deals to be the equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig. I find the originals, or even the re-issues on elektra to be most true to what was meant to be. Sure, there are limitations... but it is what it is. I'll leave the re-imaginations to Disney. Nice video tho. Cheers!
In Regards To Strange Days I Have The DCC Vinyl And I've Always Felt It Was The Definitive Pressing Of That Album, The 2LP AP Press Is Very Good However, Waiting To See How The New Rhino Sounds.
Those of us with "Swiss army knife" systems don't find any comparisons of these interesting reissues that include non-LP formats. ( I suppose I should make my own review one of these strange days, but hey I've been busy 😎.) Thanks Mazzy!
Great review! Thank you. The Kinks song you mentioned the Doors‘borrowed’ being All Day and all of the Night Do you think it was intentional? Reminds me of George Harrison and. ‘He’s so fine’ vs ‘ My sweet Lord’ Or Queen using Chic’s bass line on ‘Another one bites the dust’ Intentional or subliminal? Although I’m sure Zeppelin ripped off ‘When the Levee Breaks’ I’d love to hear your opinion on this musical coincidences. Could there be a show there? 🇨🇦 loves you.
@@mazzysmusic ASCAP handles all of that. The lady of the house has an uncle who wrote both for Broadway and a few Brady Bunch episodes, along with some stuff she sold a national agency. We needed the money...
I heard Kevin Gray almost mixed up the tapes with all his Blue Note jazz stuff and both Bruce Botnik and Kevin Gray pooped their pants during the remastering.
There is nothing better than originals. Now days so many cutting engineers are doing reissues and the result is not very good They are different. So the originals of records are the best
Mazzy how is it the Rhino boxset is AAA and the previous Electra boxset said they had to use a digital step due to the shape of the original tapes? I am really confused here. Maybe you can clear that up for me. Thanks.
Bonjour monsieur 😊. Je ne sais pas quel âge vous avez mais apparemment vous n'avez plus 20 ans comme moi. Avec le temps l'audition baisse, alors comment peut-on faire la différence de tel pressage par rapport à un autre 😊? Je vous pose la question en toute amitié 😊. Au revoir monsieur 😊.
As with all these reissues ,the original version has the vision of the people making the music at the time. Anything after the fact is always going to be a compromise . Where possible I always end up returning to the original (when affordable) Or accepting the fact that it will never improve on the original .Can anyone honestly think of a repress that comfortably improves on an original mini or near mint copy. That said a very interesting comparison as with all your posts Mr Maslov.
It definitely sounds like a great box set, but after the review I’ll stick with my Ananalog Productions. I actually prefer 45rpm so the new one doesn’t draw me in that much. But I love Kevin Gray’s work, so if I didn’t already have them all from AP I’d definitely pick it up.
@ I may pick up new mastering of the debut, but I have really nice, mostly Monarch pressings of the original albums, plus all the 45 AP’s and multiple CD box sets and remasters, so I think I’m good with the Doors catalogue. A favorite band no doubt. Thanks for another great review, Mazzy.
I too am a first generation Doors fan.....Waiting For The Sun was the first album I bought at ten years old when it was released ! Still love it.....Would love this box set...I have all the studio albums on original vinyl and now cd...timeless music
Mazzy you are the best, my box is coming tomorrow, can't wait to listen on my new Devore speakers.
@@fr584 ooooh Devores 🤠
@@mazzysmusicI'm a big fan of my Devore's. John is a speaker design savant.
Thanx Mazz!!!!
I watched your vid yesterday at about 1pm, stopped the vid when you said where it was available, bought it, and then it sold out 45 mins later. The vinyl gods had spoken. I thought I was SOL. I cannot wait. Thx again.
I guess you're referring to Canada. I was watching the Australian website and it was available as pre order until yesterday. It's now sold out. Guess I won't be getting the box....🤦♂️
Thanks for the review of this new Doors box set by Rhino High Fidelity. I personally think it's fantastic that Rhino has gone back and released these historically AND musically significant albums by the Doors and they have obviously spent a lot of time and expense in getting most of not all of the details right. We can debate until the "cows come home" if this is a "cash grab". Well, my answer simply is, "if you think so, then DON'T buy it". Simple enough, right?! However, we must remember that artists and record companies make money buy selling "product" and I want to encourage the record companies to please continue to release "product" that has been thoughtfully curated and manufactured and this box set seems to check off every box! Well done once again Rhino!!
According to the images of the tape inside the debut, it appears that a copy was used for the debut. A line reads: "This is the only living master in good condition". The box that says "copy" is also checked.
I always love your reviews. That box set looks terrific. ♥️
Thanks Mazzy. I love how you show every component of the box, the inserts, the jackets etc. a very smooth unboxing without doing an unboxing.😉 My copy was just delivered!
Enjoy it. It’s a great set. 🌹
One of the greatest songs ever recorded.
Respectfully.
Mazzy your amazing and so honest. I wish i could have gotten this. There my favorite group of all time. But life just didnt allow it. Waiting For The Sun is a great album, my favorite song on that album is Yes, The River Knows. Thanks Mazzy.
They might press the albums individually at a later date
I have multiple copies of Doors records, so I don’t need to buy them again. But after watching this video now I have FOMO, so I may buy 3 or 4 Rhino titles AGAIN! Thanks Mazzy….✌🏼
Thanks for the breakdown Mazzy, I'm so glad I purchased this! Mine arrived on Monday, but I'll probably be listening to it this weekend. I so agree with you regarding 33 vs 45.
Well done Mazzy. My box is on the way. You got me jonesin’ - can’t wait. Thanks.
I’ll be getting my box at the end of the week hopefully! I can’t wait! Thanks for the great insights!
Strange Days DCC is incredible, the AP can’t touch it.
Thanks for the video, Mazzy!
I remember reading Steve Hoffman saying that the DCC Gold CD of 'Strange Days' turned out well but it didn't cross over in the same way to the vinyl [DCC] version.
I have it. Found a near mint copy on ebay about a year ago. It sounds amazing but I have nothing to compare to.
Nice review. All other things being equal, it's not easy to compare 33 and 45 cuts of the same album. But given different cutting engineers as is the case here all other things aren't equal, so it's interesting to hear your take on subtle differences. My copy should arrive in the next few days, and I'm looking forward to hearing these.
Very Nice Mazzy!! Great Comparison!! loved Seeing The Gate Fold.... Really Nice!! Its Funny.. But I Have Trouble With The 45.. Maybe I'm Getting Old And It Just Doesn't Seem Natural!! Lol!!
Wonderful
As always, your commentary is informative and interesting. The box set is a lot more than I would usually spend, but it sounds like a great set. There will be a discussion of the Doors on the "Royce in the House" channel on Sunday evening. I'm sure you would have a lot of interesting things to say if you were to join in on the discussion. They stick to the music, and don't talk politics or TH-camrs' personalities, so they have some really good and positive discussions of classic rock.
Thanks Eric, appreciate the shout out!
Great review. I love Morrison Hotel. Though I love Soft Parade I much rather listen to Morrison Hotel. I feel like Soft Parade is their weakest. But different strokes for different folks. Rock on! Cellophane cover for LA woman is in UHQR I believe. Mine box arrived today. I will compare my monarch stereo and report back.
Just received mine yesterday. box number 0098. Listening to the first album now….sounds terrific!
Thanks Mazzy! I love your reviews and can't wait for my box to arrive.
Hope you enjoy it!🎸
Mazzy I am addicted to your videos ,Great review.
🚀🫶🏻🎸
1st generation congrats!!! and congrats on that hat!! so killer!! i cant wait to see what the next hat you wear next!
You are at the top of the heap for record reviews on You Tube great job on this one.
Thanks again!✌🏼
Thanks for this. I have the AP 45 box set so it was very interesting hearing your preferences.
Awesome review, thanks Mazzy! 🍻
I have nice OG stereo copies, plus all the AP 45rpm pressings, and the LA Woman UHQR... Looking forward to doing my own comparisons to this Rhino HiFi set, if I ever receive it! I just got a tracking number today, but they haven't even shipped the damn thing yet (ordered from the Doors website). 😎
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 Mazzy! The 🐐 of the vinyl community! 😮😮😮😮😮😊😊😊😊😊
I have the first two and Soft Parade on Analogue Productions SACD and enjoy them greatly.
Agreed about the mono versions of the debut- so strange ….
Great Vid!
Love the Doors ! Appreciate the review and sharing your thoughts, Mazzy.
Nice work. I’m 2 away from completing the AP45 collection but this box makes me wonder what to do next. Box set is 350$CAN. But one AP45 will be well over 100$CAN by the time it reaches my door. Damnit!
Great review Mazzy. I think yours is the first on TH-cam. Mine is out for delivery. Have a great Thanksgiving.
Thank you for the in depth review Mazzy! I enjoyed it. I received my box set just this afternoon. While I could have bought the AP reissues I am not a fan of the 45rpm version of any audiophile recording. But sometimes you don't have a choice. I am glad that they did these Rhino HiFi's on 33rpm.
having owned a bunch of doors albums for a long time, a box set would mean little to me. I was glad to replace my Strange Days with an audiophile copy, because my original suffered from back in the day room mate abuse, it was often in heavy rotation. the album cover always reminds me of Venice Beach from that period, where they played the leopard club, and being the best band in Venice was a very big deal in the community.
Nice review. Reality for me, I have all the AP 45's and don't need more. But I love the Rhino series and wouldn't think twice about getting them
Indian Summer might be my favorite Doors number.
Thanks mazzy enjoyed this one. La woman is their masterpiece in my opinion. ❤
Curious why the Rhino Soft Parade includes a replica inner sleeve but none of the others do? Strange, would have LOVED to see replicas of the original brown Elektra inner sleeves. I do love the inside of gatefold for the Rhino S/T album, very nice!
@@Matasky2010 LA Woman does too I don’t think the others did aside from Elektra inners.
I love The Doors, Strange days is the first I heard and my favourite, though I don't like the AP 45's, on my system; it lacks the coherence of the other versions I have? mono included. "These guys burned brightly." I love that! They did indeed.
The AP 45 of Morrison Hotel really upped my appreciation of the album - it was such an improvement. I haven't had a chance to listen to the new Rhino version yet. The recent 33 rpm version of L.A. Woman by AP has the cellophane on the front cover. I was so bummed when Morrison checked out after this album. It's just tough all the way around - Manzarek updated his keyboard sound and the band just locked in with bass player Jerry Scheff on board. It felt like a new day for them to my ears.
thank you Mazzy, just got my copy too its all good, but anyone noticed these jackets are big and cant fit to the 12.75" Canadian outer sleeves? also once you pull out the vinyls and inserts, its not easy to put them back?
The album was originally released on 33rpm and that's how it should be listened to now! 😂👍
Agree✌🏼
Great and solid review Mazzy - thanks.
And you are SO right about the problems of splitting the format the artists decided up on 4 sides. I wish this "lets-do-everything-on-45-rpm"-madness would stop. It's tech over music (stupid 😉).
I'd like to buy the box, both it's gone everywhere now (Nov. 27.th), so I'll hope for the individual releases.
Stay safe - Claus
Wait til January ✌🏼
Out of curiosity, I went to Amazon and found the Doors Rhino box for a mere $745.99. There was only 1 left. It is sold out on the Rhino site.
@@sjbang5764 if it’s this new one that’s a third part flipper. Wait for the individuals. Probably in January.
I was curious when it’d finally sell out on the Rhino website. I believe it sold out on day one or early on day two on the Doors official page. I ordered from Rhino (had a $25 gift certificate) and I got it today. #280 out of 3k. I’m betting these box sets will sell for quite a bit on the aftermarket as you mentioned the increase on Amazon
A really good and relevant video. I have the AP 45s but might have to get these. However my question concerns the reproductive qualities of the artwork and covers. How would you rate them? Apologies if you did that in the vid but I might have been brewing a cup at the time and missed it. All the best!
Great video on this Rhino box compared to the 45 AP! I have all the 45 AP albums. I bought the Rhino box for my dad. I think he’s going to love it! I was a bit worried about the difference! For the first album, Robby has said a few times, that Elektra actually reused the tape, because they didn’t know the Doors would be such a hit. Back in those days, tapes were taped over. He said it wasn’t because the tape was damaged, but because it was taped over. Also, for Indian Summer, that song was recorded for the first album. They didn’t want to have that song and “The End” because of the eastern influence on both. They would be too similar. So when Morrison Hotel came along, they had Jim re-record his vocals for the song. Robby has one of those Dan Electro sitars, but didn’t use one on any album because the sympathetic strings were too difficult to tune back then. Jimi Hendrix had three of those, but I don’t think he used them as well. They are fun, I’ve never messed with tuning the sympathetic strings myself.
@@mlblue5355 thanks for the info Indian Sumner ✌🏼
Interesting review.Look forward to listening to the box set.
The only comparison I can do is the originals red orange and butterfly labels with the new Rhino’s.
“Waiting For The Sun” track list was initially very different.
Jim wanted and fought for “Celebration of the Lizard” to be Side 2.But was out vetoed by the group, and of course Paul Rothschild.It was recorded in the studio, but omitted.Much to Jim’s annoyance.
I think it appears on a 2007 “Best of…” compilation?
So they apparently scrambled around to find songs to fill Side2.
Hence the shorter songs filled the second side.
They even added “Summer’s Almost Gone”.Which originally was a Jim song they recorded as a demo back in ‘65?
According to John Densmore, “The Soft Parade” was their answer to “Sgt Pepper …”
Adding horns and strings.Apparently himself, and Ray being jazz nuts, wanted to add the strings, and horns at some point.So they got their wish on this album.
This was the first album, that Jim insisted upon the credits being credited to the individual.
Certain lyrics he didn’t want to sing, or be credited as writing.
e.g. “Tell All the People”
He didn’t want to sing about “get your guns”.Especially considering he wasn’t for many “Mr Popularity”around this time.
Also “Touch Me” again which was Robby’s song.Was originally called “Hit Me”.
Again Jim felt that someone could come up to him and literally punch, or worse.Assault him!
After singing these lyrics.
Anyway enjoyed your extensive review Mazzy.👍🏻
I think Indian Summer was actually recorded (if not, certainly written) for the first album. That's why it sounds that way, Great song either way. Thanks for another good video, Mazzy. Interesting comparison.
Thanks. I just learned this from another commenter ✌🏼
@@colourlessbluethings yes, Morrison recorded new vocal onto old track from first album sessions.
@ Jim actually recorded a new vocal over the 1966 track for Morrison Hotel.
Mazzy - you are always thinking and commenting outside the box!! I bought just (1) 45 rpm LP. Music From Big Pink - The Band. That was it - what a pain in the ass 2 LP's and the constant 'flip'. Biggest marketing/audio mistake (in my humble opinion) for a minimal gain and not mentioning the addl. cost! Rhino /Warner Doors box set has proven that point. Great Vid!
Thank you ✌🏼
I’m with you - I don’t like the 45rpm stuff, I guess I didn’t realize they were going to do all these audiophile versions so I bought all the 45rpm records when they came out I.e. Doors analogue production and Mofi Miles Davis.
Well, since you bought em when they came out, you already have 12 years of enjoyment out of them. Not bad I think.
Hey Mazzy. Great video! Appreciate the great breakdown, info, and insight into this box! Cheers
Hey, thanks!✌🏼🥂
My box came in today. Super happy with it. Funny thing is that I purchased all the AP 45s the day before this KPG box was announced.
Same here
Great video. Just wondering on this: since the Doors have been reissued several times using the master tapes, how much degradation has occurred on these? At what point do you stop reissuing - one step 33, or step 45 rpm, reel to reel?
I love the doors music though - Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!😅
Actually, Spanish Caravan uses classical spanish guitar music excerpts from Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquin Rodrigo, same used in Jim Hall’s Concierto. It sounds like flamenco but it is different. Good video!
Nice video Norman. I wouldn't exactly call what you do 'improvisational' rather more 'underprepared' . Whatever, people watch your videos whether you prep them or not. Nice.
I have all the AP 45s but I’m definitely selling or trading them off when this box comes in. The APs sound great but all that flipping is not only just plain annoying to have to get up to flip every 8 minutes or so, but most importantly it really kills the vibe and sequencing of the album for me. Whenever I want to listen to a Doors album, I find myself grumbling a bit at the thought of having to “deal with” the 45 cut, so I just end up spinning a 1-LP 33 instead… which then makes me feeel like I wasted money on the APs because I never pull them out 😅
Problem solved now! 😊
I have "strange days" from AP 45, and "Soft parade" ! Kinda hard to beat in my ears!
My favorite Doors album is The #1 one...and The Soft Paradise 😊
The soft parade.
Hi Mazzy, as Eric Schultz stated below we are doing a show on the Doors tonight Sunday at 6:30 pdt. Please join if you can!
Would be interesting to compare recent RSD Live in Detroit version of When The Music is Over to the original Absolutely Live version of the same song.
Thanks a lot for this video! I have a couple of the 45s (Waiting and LA) because they're my faves then the rest I have found originals or 70s reissues and figured I would eventually get the 45s but they're good enough listens. Hmmm maybe people will unload the 45s cheap now that these are coming out...
Thank you!
Thanks Mazzy, great vid
Mazzy looks really cool here❤
Nice thorough review.
STRETCH MARKS REPAIRED! Dr Robert beware, if Kevin takes a shot at spinal surgery, Kevin will finally become a true legend.
Curtis Amy and Merry Clayton one two punch rock 😊backing couple.
Great job Mazz
Tony
I know it's sold out, but I'm curious, how much did it cost?
@@brianlaughlin8974 $250. It seems individual titles will be available in January
I am hoping that a non numbered boxset will come out at some point. By the time l saw your review, they were sold out.
@@hullblackwellyeah me too but I doubt it because they didn't do that with the zztop box. They will probably follow the same format.
Great video again! Just a question out of the box. Are you going to buy that record T-Bone Burnett and Elvis Costello made - the Coward Brothers?
I did 🤠
@@mazzysmusic Do you like it? :)
@@ronaldschuurman81 Some of it yes, but still digesting..Watch the video dropping on Sunday!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!!
Same to you!
Great review!
Glad you enjoyed it🌹
It’s the drums, Mazzy. It makes LA Woman special in my opinion. My box arrives soon, but these 45 s blow the OG stereos (which are not bad) out of the water lol
Mazzy, the third band/artist you blanked out on are.....The Beatles! I saw them (at The Cow Palace in '65), and Hendrix, and the doors, but never saw The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield (though my teenage band did open for Dewey Martin's late BS lineup in '69 at a High School in San Jose. Playing bass was Bobby's brother Randy Fuller), or Moby Grape.
Of course 🤓😵💫🙄
I saw the Byrds and the short lived Springfield reunion
get a reel to reel to tape your 45 rpm records solves the flipping issue with very little loss of fidelity especially if at 15 ips
Can anyone confirm that these will be released as singles? Hard to imagine they wouldn't be. I just haven't heard anything official...
4:48 is the original label a little more gold in color ? Or is it my imagination
I think so
@ another great video, thanks Mazzy !!
If you want to compare a track of the AP45rpm vs Rhino high fidelity, try My Wild Love.
By the way, the second time I saw the doors live (at The Santa Clara County Folk-Rock Festival in '68), they unfortunately had to follow The Electric Flag on stage. Unfortunately because The Flag---with Harvey Brooks on bass, Buddy Miles on drums, and Mike Bloomfield on guitar, along with four saxes!---were SO awesome. Following them, the doors sounded lightweight, anemic. Like boys, not men.
Cool you saw them ✌🏼
Great review.
Mr. Pete------>
aging hippie
The APs are fantastic. Another box of a band where there are thousands of reissues out there all the way back to the 70’s. Glad you like it mazzy. Cash grab from Rhino, slap a number on it then, issue them out in single releases.
There hasn’t been an analog 33 set of these for over 20 years
I found this to be a good honest review of the latest the doors repackaging. However, I also find these modern day remastering deals to be the equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig. I find the originals, or even the re-issues on elektra to be most true to what was meant to be. Sure, there are limitations... but it is what it is. I'll leave the re-imaginations to Disney. Nice video tho. Cheers!
They got me again. Ordered day 1. Now sold out. I think unnumbered individuals are coming in January.
So are the covers split like they were on my ZZ Top box set? I’ll wait until they are released individually.
Not split
Lizzard not Snake - The Lizzard King
Something I hate about the Rhino and Analogue Productions is you can not get the record back in the jacket.
In Regards To Strange Days I Have The DCC Vinyl And I've Always Felt It Was The Definitive Pressing Of That Album, The 2LP AP Press Is Very Good However, Waiting To See How The New Rhino Sounds.
Those of us with "Swiss army knife" systems don't find any comparisons of these interesting reissues that include non-LP formats. ( I suppose I should make my own review one of these strange days, but hey I've been busy 😎.) Thanks Mazzy!
Mazzy I need to know, do I spend $80 on RSD Doors Live in Detroitt?
I don’t know. Haven’t heard it 🤷🏻♂️
Great review! Thank you. The Kinks song you mentioned the Doors‘borrowed’ being All Day and all of the Night Do you think it was intentional? Reminds me of George Harrison and. ‘He’s so fine’ vs ‘ My sweet Lord’ Or Queen using Chic’s bass line on ‘Another one bites the dust’ Intentional or subliminal? Although I’m sure Zeppelin ripped off ‘When the Levee Breaks’ I’d love to hear your opinion on this musical coincidences. Could there be a show there? 🇨🇦 loves you.
It’s just rock and roll. All good ✌🏼
@ what artist ownership rights? Samples if you use, you pay. Similar for photography.
@@kevintynan796 it’s different enough. Or you pay or share publishing.
@@mazzysmusic ASCAP handles all of that. The lady of the house has an uncle who wrote both for Broadway and a few Brady Bunch episodes, along with some stuff she sold a national agency. We needed the money...
I heard Kevin Gray almost mixed up the tapes with all his Blue Note jazz stuff and both Bruce Botnik and Kevin Gray pooped their pants during the remastering.
Wow?????!!!!!
There is nothing better than originals. Now days so many cutting engineers are doing reissues and the result is not very good They are different. So the originals of records are the best
Mazzy how is it the Rhino boxset is AAA and the previous Electra boxset said they had to use a digital step due to the shape of the original tapes? I am really confused here. Maybe you can clear that up for me. Thanks.
Only the first albums tapes are damaged or missing. That’s why they used a safety copy.
I think the box sold out. One of the few bands whose albums are all good. Thanks.
do like your honest appraisal tho
Bonjour monsieur 😊. Je ne sais pas quel âge vous avez mais apparemment vous n'avez plus 20 ans comme moi. Avec le temps l'audition baisse, alors comment peut-on faire la différence de tel pressage par rapport à un autre 😊?
Je vous pose la question en toute amitié 😊.
Au revoir monsieur 😊.
Whatever age we are, we can compare different sounds. A 20 year old can too and like a different one best.
Mazzy, I like the pop stuff, but I think the Doors, like the Stones, are better when they sound dangerous.
As with all these reissues ,the original version has the vision of the people
making the music at the time. Anything after the fact is always going to be a compromise .
Where possible I always end up returning to the original (when affordable) Or accepting the fact that it will never improve
on the original .Can anyone honestly think of a repress that comfortably improves on an original mini or near mint copy.
That said a very interesting comparison as with all your posts Mr Maslov.
Whats better this or Bernie Grundman’s box set version?
This one is better. I used to have the BG
It definitely sounds like a great box set, but after the review I’ll stick with my Ananalog Productions. I actually prefer 45rpm so the new one doesn’t draw me in that much. But I love Kevin Gray’s work, so if I didn’t already have them all from AP I’d definitely pick it up.
I enjoyed two of the AP 45s a little better. Three of the rhino 33s better and one I didn’t compare
I’m curious about how the Bernie Grundman and Bruce Botnick remasters hold up from 2009?
I mention them; not as good as either of these sets. They were digital and decent but not great.
@ I may pick up new mastering of the debut, but I have really nice, mostly Monarch pressings of the original albums, plus all the 45 AP’s and multiple CD box sets and remasters, so I think I’m good with the Doors catalogue. A favorite band no doubt. Thanks for another great review, Mazzy.
Mazzy is the under assistant west coast *promo* man for Rhino.
Haven’t done that since the early 1980s