Backstage and Dangerous: The Private Rehearsal

The Doors | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 11, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: BRIGHT MIDNIGHT
• ASIN: B0001XALGE
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,668 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loose Jam Session, May 21, 2006

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Mario Moreno "MilesDavisFan" (Spring, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Backstage and Dangerous: The Private Rehearsal (Audio CD)

I am not sure if the previous reviewer was looking for a greatest hits type cd. This live session is for REAL fans only. They don't play a single hit. It was recorded the day after the other two Aquarius shows (with no audience). The band sounds loose and is in a good mood. It is Jim that definitely does not want to be there. He really just says what he feels and sticks it to the record company that is paying for this session (there is a track called "there are 1000's of dollars riding on this day"). It is very funny and I just love it. Again, they don't play any of their hits... so if that is what you are looking for look elsewhere. If you are a die-hard fan looking for a unique recording of one of your favorite bands, buy this cd. Very good sound quality as well.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just serious fans only please, August 12, 2005

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Blues Bro "bluesbro" (Lakewood, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Backstage and Dangerous: The Private Rehearsal (Audio CD)

This is not for the casual fan, this is only for those of us who already own all official albums and more than a couple live bootlegs. This is the Doors, preety much rehearsing and a little bored at times, specially Jim. Is it tight? No. Does it rock? On a few moments it does. Am I happy I bought this? Yes; it is another missing link in discovering one of the greatest bands of all time, and one of the greatest talents in rock: jim morrison. I deducted one star, because it is a little pricey, and being now out of print, most likely will only continue to increase in price.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take this for what it is..., November 30, 2006

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Dave K. "Dave" (Rocky River, OH U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Backstage and Dangerous: The Private Rehearsal (Audio CD)

This 2-disc live performance is nothing more than the Doors during a rehearsal for the Aquarius Theatre (Hollywood, 1969). Without a doubt, this release is strictly FOR DIEHARD FANS ONLY. Having said that, the Doors put forth an electric performance of "Gloria" on Disc One. This version is one of the BEST ever recorded by the band! It completely smokes other live versions released in the past! You also get the benefit of some beautifully improvised vulgarities, which add to this version's jacked-up mojo!!

In addition, "I Will Never Be Untrue" is a live tune that never appeared on a studio release - it is a slow, bluesy number that is well-suited to Morrison's voice. "Build Me A Woman," another non-studio song, is, once again, pumped up with even more vulgarities - it has the feel of a band having fun while rehearsing, which is precisely the terrain this live release covers. It is NOT for the casual fan...Take it for what it is...