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L.A. Woman - The Doors
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93 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: The second 40th anniversary rerelease of the final studio album for The Doors with Jim Morrison includes alternative versions of several songs on the album.

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  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
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  1. The Independent (UK)
    Feb 17, 2012
    100
    [It is] possibly the band's best album.
  2. Uncut
    Feb 17, 2012
    100
    LA Woman is at times a raw and bluesy affair, but still one of exquisite taste and judgement. [Feb 2012, p.84]
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  3. BBC Music
    Feb 17, 2012
    100
    With its harder edge, its hindsight-laden sense of imminent loss and its sheer dirtiness, L.A. Woman comprises a brilliant bridge between the floral madness of the 1960s and the tougher decade to come.

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  1. musique
    10
    Few artists have ever come close to the lyrical genius that was Jim Morrison. Don't listen to this album on your first play, instead allow your ears to absorb the sounds. On the second play listen to the album. Then you can truly appreciate what Morrison brought to his music.… Expand
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  2. rimbaud
    10
    The beauty of the return to the past. When the decade of the 60 going down, Jim Morrison threw his last screams on this awesome album. The reissue offers his eternal voice on this bonus tracks; listen is to appreciate the enduring influence of the lizard king.… Expand
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  3. TriviaManiac
    9
    Its the Doors,, how can they not get great reviews... historical band. The Lizard King. Great roadhouse blues band, the songs are classic and the band is awesome, This is one of their best..… Expand
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