An American Prayer

by Jim Morrison, The Doors, Morrison

Overview

Moody and mesmerizing, An American Prayer is an interesting album of Jim Morrison reading his poetry over the Doors' music. An American Prayer was finished by the remaining members of the Doors after Morrison's death and finally released in 1978 (it was remastered and re-released in 1995 with bonus tracks). Those familiar with the lyrics of the Doors will not be surprised, but others may be put off because Morrison is unafraid to use crude imagery and talk unabashedly about taboo topics such as sex and religion. Although many dismiss his poetry as simplistic random musings, Morrison is a gifted lyricist with a vivid imagination. The album also demonstrates how the other musicians in the band create a mood that breathes life into Morrison's dark, twisted visions. The music excerpts of "Peace Frog" and "Wasp (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)" provide a welcome air of familiarity, and the definitive live version of "Roadhouse Blues" in the middle of the album provides a nice respite from the barrage of stories and metaphors. However, An American Prayer must be listened to in one sitting to be fully appreciated, preferably at nighttime when one is alone and can devote full attention to the listening experience. This album is not for everyone, but is a must-own for Doors completists and fans of Jim Morrison's poetry. ~ Vik Iyengar

Product Details

Release Date:	02/28/2020
Label:	Elektra / Rhino
UPC:	0603497849871
Rank:	23993

Tracks

1. Awake
2. Ghost Song
3. Dawn's Highway
4. Newborn Awakening
5. To Come of Age
6. Black Polished Chrome
7. Latino Chrome
8. Angels and Sailors
9. Stoned Immaculate
10. The Movie
11. Curses, Invocations
12. American Night
13. Roadhouse Blues
14. Lament
15. The Hitchhiker
16. An American Prayer

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jim Morrison   Primary Artist,Vocals,Voices,Talking
The Doors   Primary Artist
Morrison   Primary Artist
Bob Glaub   Bass
John Haeny   Director
Robby Krieger   Guitar,Director
Ray Manzarek   Vocals,Director,Keyboards
John Densmore   Drums,Director
Jerry Scheff   Bass
Arthur Barrow   Synthesizer
Reinol Andino   Percussion
Frank Lisciandro   Director

Technical Credits

Paul Rothchild   Producer,Remastering
Paul Black   Engineer,Producer,Assistant Engineer,Assistant Producer
Jim Morrison   Poetry,Composer,Illustrations
Bernie Grundman   Mastering
The Doors   Composer,Producer
Rik Pekkonen   Engineer
John Haeny   Engineer,Producer
John Lee   Art Direction
Robby Krieger   Composer,Producer
Ray Manzarek   Composer,Producer
Bruce Botnick   Engineer,Producer,Remastering
Fritz Richmond   Engineer
John Weaver   Engineer
John Densmore   Composer,Producer
Arthur Barrow   Programming
Joel Brodsky   Photography
Cheech d'Amico   Engineer
Ron Garrett   Engineer
John Van Hamersveld   Art Direction
James Ledner   Engineer
Ron Coro   Art Direction
Paul Ferrara   Engineer,Photography
Babe Hill   Engineer
Joe Bradsky   Photography
Frank Lisciandro   Engineer,Producer
Art Kane   Photography
Thomas G. Stockham   Engineer
Edmond Teske   Photography
Johnny Lee   Art Direction