THE DOORS THROUGH STRANGE DAYS

  The last of the tracks recorded by The Doors for their sixth LP "L.A. Woman" (released in April 1971), "Riders On The Storm" also represents the end of the artistic journey undertaken by the band as a quartet. In fact, the merciless sickle of death would take over the life of lead singer Jim Morrison only three months after the album's release. The long track that closes the album is full of interesting insights, already partially reviewed in this blog: the use of rain effect in the song ( here’s the link to article), the magnetic dialogue between electric bass and drums ( here’s the link to article), and Ray Manzarek's fascinating electric piano solo ( here’s the link to article). Although "Riders On The Storm" is an accomplished example of collaboration among all members of the group, Robby Krieger's electric guitar remains the least prominent instrument along the track's flow. The essentially rhythmic role entrusted to the...