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This album "Soft Parade" is the fourth studio album by The Doors, released in 1969. The album met with some controversy among fans and critics due to its inclusion of brass and string instrument arrangements, as opposed to the more stripped-down sound of their earlier recordings. Fans also complained that The Soft Parade followed the lyrical formulas of previous albums, and thus was not very innovative.
The Doors' fourth studio album, "The Soft Parade," arrived in record stores in July 1969, packed in a now-iconic gatefold vinyl sleeve. This release marked a turning point for the band, both sonically and visually.
A New Parade: Brass, Strings, and Controversy
While the band's first three albums established their signature psychedelic rock sound, "The Soft Parade" presented a significant departure. Producer Paul A. Rothchild pushed for a fuller sound, incorporating brass and string arrangements by Paul Harris onto many tracks. This shift divided fans and critics alike. Some felt it was a bold evolution, while others lamented the abandonment of the band's raw, bluesy energy.
The Enigmatic Gatefold The gatefold cover itself offered a theatrical introduction to the album's new direction. Unlike the stark imagery of previous releases, "The Soft Parade" featured a surreal color portrait of the band members. This intriguing artwork hinted at the genre-bending experimentation within. The inner gatefold often featured an additional artistic element, further immersing the listener in the album's world.
Music Genre: Psychedelic rock, blues rock, symphonic rock |
Album Production Information: The album: "DOORS - Soft Parade" was produced by:Paul Rothchild Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Bruce Botnick This album was recorded at: Elektra Sound Recorders, Los Angeles Album cover photography: Raphy, Joel brodsky |
Record Label & Catalognr: Elektra 42 079 twen EKS 75 005 |
Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone RecordTotal Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram |
Year & Country: 1969 Made in Germany |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: DOORS - Soft Parade |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "DOORS - Soft Parade" |
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