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Ultimate Spoken Word 1967-1970

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Okay, I haven't actaually heard everything on this album, but I have heard most of it. The Isle of Wight interview is very well done. Here, you'll hear Jim Morrison give his opinions of Woodstock, Doors merchandize and you'll also hear Joe Cocker in the background. On "All Day Breakfast" we hear Jim being followed around L.A. Well this is going on, you'll hear Jim giving his opinions on the sessions for "Morrison Hotel" and "L.A. Woman." A casual Doors fan may find this bizzare, funny or even boring but hardcore Doors fans (like me) will be rewarded by getting to know a bit about Jim Morrison from the man himself. Myself, I was surprised at how intellegent he can be at times. Also, an interesting bit of trivia, this album was packaged by the guy who did the cover for "Led Zeppelin III."

Never have been much into interview CD's,but this 2-CD/100 minute release is a good one.Features six different interviews,with plenty of the time Jim Morrison giving ridiculously funny answers to questions that he's asked. The two interviews I liked best were his comments on the "Isle Of Wight Festival,1970" (15:50)and "New Orleans...Very Strange" (35:59). It's apparent that Morrison was on 'something' during these sessions. Well,duh! Strictly for the completists and the spoken word collectors.

The foregoing reviews are definitely for the wrong album. This album has nothting to do with Jim Morrison. I believe Amazon has made a big mistake in linking the reviews with this album.

The Out of Phase Disc is interesting.(Disc 2) The first disc is fine as well. But I think there's much better chill out compilations out there. However, you can't beat this price for a double cd.

Excellent insight into one of the more fascinating poets of our time. Yes he was a rock star but first he was a poet. This cd allows one to listen to him and his inner thoughts. It gives us a chance to listen to him as a real human being without all the rock star aura. But still maintains his charasmatic aura. People were drawn to him and we still are...that says it all. The interviews are quite good although the "Isle of Wright" interview is hard to hear with all the background noise but this just makes you listen more intently.

A fantastic look into his thoughts and musings. Truly a treasure not to be missed. And he is a treasure we sorely do miss. He was ahead of his time and now he has traveled to the unknown where everything is now known.