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The DOORS 45's- Any standouts sound wise?

I have the S/T, Strange Days, and LA Woman. Of the 3, I feel QRP nailed it with Strange Days. I like LA and the S/T very much, but Days stands out IMO. I am curious how others feel, and also want to check out Morrison Hotel and/or Waiting for the Sun. Cheers -Don
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sonofjim
557 posts
 
I have the entire box and like them all. The best sounding three in my opinion are Strange Days, Morrison Hotel and Soft Parade.
fjn04 OP
1,561 posts
 
Good deal, thanks Sonofjim. I am looking for a reason to buy Morrison Hotel. I played my RED label MH last night, and it sounds great. Oh- this crazy hobby!
qdrone
1,039 posts
 
I have the box set too. Morrison Hotel is absolute killer sound wise,The Spy,Indian Summer are so involving now. I haven't listened to the others yet,I have Hoffman's remasters for S/T,Strange Days,Waiting for the Sun and L.A. Woman and I have listened to them in the past. Anxious to see if the 45 of Waiting for the Sun is better than Hoffman's.
wc65mustang
524 posts
 
Don't waste your time.
Pony up for an original tan label Elektra copy.
fjn04 OP
1,561 posts
 
Wc65mustang: I thought the FIRST press MH was RED label, which I have. I will double check, maybe I'm wrong. I do think these 45' are excellent, although normally I prefer First Pressings over Newer pressings. Thanks much!

Qdrone: Just what I want to hear, it seems the consensus here and elsewhere,
is that MH is a standout. I just love that record. I hate to say it, but imho, the QRP's are much better than the DCC's. I HAD all the ones you have, except Waiting for the Sun.
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