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Soft Parade [Import]

The DoorsAudio CD
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)

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With an intoxicating, genre-blending sound, provocative and uncompromising songs, and the mesmerizing power of singer Jim Morrison's poetry and presence, the Doors had a transformative impact not only on popular music but on popular culture.

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (March 27, 2007)
  • Original Release Date: 1969
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Rhino
  • ASIN: B000MG1ZFQ
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,652 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Tell All The People
2. Touch Me
3. Shaman's Blues
4. Do It
5. Easy Ride
6. Wild Child
7. Runnin' Blue
8. Wishful Sinful
9. The Soft Parade
10. Who Scared You (Bonus)
11. Whiskey, Mystics And Men (Version 1) (Bonus)
12. Whiskey, Mystics And Men (Version 2) (Bonus)
13. Push Push (Bonus)
14. Touch Me (Dialogue) (Bonus)
15. Touch Me (Take 3) (Bonus)

Editorial Reviews

THE SOFT PARADE, first released in 1969, climbed to #6 and featured the #3 hit "Touch Me," "Shaman's Blues," "Wild Child," and more. Boasts in-depth liner notes by Rolling Stone writer David Fricke. Six bonus tracks include a previously unissued version of "Touch Me," the previously unheard "Push, Push," and two unreleased takes of "Whiskey, Mystics And Men."

Customer Reviews

If you like the Doors or just want something interesting to listen to, try this one. Jordan Katz  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
The sound actually suited the bands sound and Morrison's persona very well. Andre S. Grindle  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
I don't have the 2007 remaster, this is the 1990 CD reissue. Joseph Adams  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I can say this without hesitation- it's a classic album November 29, 2007
Format:Audio CD
It's always been a BIG mystery to me why so many people are convinced the Soft Parade is the weakest of the six classic Jim Morrison Doors albums. To me, the songwriting is *just* as good as it has always been. I can't figure out what the problem is with all the negative opinions. A very solid and enjoyable Doors album.

"Tell All the People" has a melody very similar to "Touch Me", and it boggles the mind why "Touch Me" continues to receive all the classic rock radio play when it's not even the best song on the album. Sure, the horns are great, and the vocal melody is really beautiful, but it's NOT the best song on the album.

"Shaman's Blues" might be the very best song on the album. It's a blues song with a special mystical-like atmosphere. Plus it's just an exciting song. I love it. "Do It" has a chorus for a vocal melody and a guitar riff repeating for only a couple minutes. "Wild Child" has a chugging blues riff. It's a highly memorable track as well. You know, the whole album feels really good because it's so exciting and electric and mystical. Great stuff.

What would a Doors album be without a spooky chilling Jim Morrison vocal melody? That's what "Wishful Sinful" is for!

You won't hear rock music like this anymore. Oh, and the title song is over eight minutes of jamming, and not much atmosphere (which is what separates it from stuff like "The End" and "When the Music's Over"). It's more musically focused in comparison. Overall, a very solid effort.
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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Good and Bad April 24, 2007
Format:Audio CD
I don't quite know what to think about this remix/remaster. On one hand, there is greater clarity and detail, the recording breathes, and the instruments are well defined in their own space. On the other hand, it lacks fullness and warmth due to being lower-midrange deficient, and it is slightly bass-shy. How many times are they going to sell this to me before they finally get it right?

The remix is another issue: I have nothing against remixing classic titles when they try to duplicate the original mix in an effort to improve the overall sound quality. I also don't have a problem when they remix to deliberately alter the music, but I'm not sure if they don't belong in a box set or as bonus tracks. In this case, the only significant alteration occurs on the title track, and I don't care for it. Unfortunately it's not presented as a bonus track, but as a part of the original album.

This smells like another attempt to simply sell us the same title again. All I want is an identical remix, remastered to sound as good as possible - but if they did that, I wouldn't have to buy it again!

Edit 9-26-10: Audio Fidelity recently released an audiophile version of this, and it sounds quite good. There have been problems with their releases, and this one is no exception, but overall, it is definitely the one to buy.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money for extra material May 29, 2007
Format:Audio CD
I don't have much of an opinion about the remastering, other than to note that it sounds clear and I really enjoy the music. I consider the original a 3-star album. If you like The Doors, you'll like the original. My particular favorites include Shaman's Blues, Wild Child and the title track.

The Rhino remix includes several additional tracks including Who Scared You and 2 versions of Whisky, Mystics and Men. These tracks are hard to find elsewhere, very strong, and bump this version of the CD up to 4 stars.
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61 of 75 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"The Soft Parade", The Doors' fourth album, struggles to be musically inventive. What made the first two albums so wonderfully successful is their very unique sound, and that sound encapsulated the growing, revolutionary thought processes that were spreading throughout America's youth at the time of the 1960s. The Doors were both original and very much of their time, although those first two records never feel dated. Then The Doors released "Waiting for the Sun", which has several good songs, but only approaches the quality of the first two records in isolated moments. After the wake of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and all the psychedelic music that was coming out at the time, The Doors decided to do their own version of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". By this, I mean they decided to totally reinvent their sound and style and popular music in general, giving the world a radical look how high rock and roll can really climb on the artistic ladder. Unfortunately, The Doors were never as consistently good as The Beatles, and instead of turning in an amazing LP, we end up with the weakest set of songs The Doors ever put to tape.

To understand the state of "The Soft Parade", it helps to look at the album before that, "Waitng for the Sun". The Doors seem to operate in twos, with their first two records brilliant, their middle two rather mediocre, their last two good blues albums, and then there's the two (out of print) records The Doors made after Morrison's death ("Other Voices" and ""Full Circle").
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars a mix of pop and classic rock.
This one is their weakest release , but it does have a lot of great songs. It was maligned at the time in spite of great songs like 'wild child' and 'touch me" a number one hit... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Michael Dobey
4.0 out of 5 stars Thought to be the "weakest" of the Doors albums
When this album was originally released (in Vinyl), it was thought that the Doors had lost their momentum. The music has a softer tone than the first two albums released. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Roger & Cyndy Wilber
5.0 out of 5 stars Doors fan
I enjoyed the movie and there other albums. This one was a good one to get if you enjoy there music.
Published 2 months ago by Kurt Mstoecklhuber
5.0 out of 5 stars It ha now begun
Sort of a sad album for the Doors. It's much more commercial and "produced" than their first couple of albums, but Jim's voice rings true.
Published 3 months ago by Reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wild Child
I purchased this album, because, I wanted to learn the song "WILD CHILD." It was a song I saw on the list at Karaoke Night, and I was curious about it.
Published 3 months ago by Justin
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing.
Arrived right on time and I'm overall satisfied. There are no scratches on the disc, and I very much appreciate the fact that it had been cleaned and played before being sent.
Published 3 months ago by Alf518
4.0 out of 5 stars Soft Parade ...
In August of 1969 Rolling Stone wrote, "The Soft Parade is worse than infuriating, it's sad. It's sad because one of the most potentially moving forces in rock has allowed itself... Read more
Published 8 months ago by R. Kesler
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Doors
This product came in perfect condition and in a timely manner. I'm very pleased with the purchase and would absolutely reccomend using this supplier. The CD itself is excellent! Read more
Published 10 months ago by BlackandGold
5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER CLASSIC BY THE DOORS!
SOFT PARADE is another amazing rock collection of songs from the legendary THE DOORS!!!!!!! All the songs are great, like TOUCH ME, SHAMAN[s BLUES, DO IT, EASY RIDE, RUNNIN BLUE... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Rio Fluzăo
4.0 out of 5 stars IT'S THE DOORS!!!!!
I really enjoy all the sixs albuns by the DOORS...but, definitelly this is the one i think is less inspired... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rio Fluzăo
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