Late in their career, The Doors were at a bit of a crossroads. They were coming off a slump from The Soft Parade. After filling in the gaps with the lackluster live album Absolutely Live, they returned to their roots with Morrison Hotel, a pretty solid release.
Jim Morrison had been convicted of indecent exposure stemming from an incident in Miami that may or may not have happened. Nevertheless, a court appearance was looming. Bookings dried up and many radio stations wouldn't play their records.
In 1971 they went deeper into the blues with LA Woman. Augmented by a bass player and a second guitarist, the result is raw and immediate. Recording took place in a makeshift studio in their rehearsal space. There they wouldn't have to pay valuable studio time waiting for Jim Morrison to show up, even though he lived a few steps away. Longtime producer Paul Rothschild bailed on the session leaving the production duties to fall on Bruce Botnick and The Doors.
The Doors - LA Woman (Elektra 1971)
The original packaging came with a see through panel - subsequently replaced by an opaque yellow one.
The inner sleeve shows your basic crucifixion on a telephone pole. This sleeve was missing from later pressings.
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