Description: Weird Scenes Inside The Gold Mine offers an illuminating glimpse into the creative depths and breadth of The Doors' singular artistry. This compilation, released in 1972, collects a fascinating array of rarities, outtakes, and lesser-known gems from the band's vaults, showcasing the limitless imagination and improvisational prowess of Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, and John Densmore. Alongside fan-favorite hits like the psychedelic odyssey "The End" and the moody ballad "Crystal Ship," Weird Scenes features compelling alternate takes and live recordings that reveal new dimensions to the Doors' sound. The stripped-back version of "The WASP (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)" lays bare the mesmerizing interplay between the musicians, while the live rendition of "When The Music's Over" bristles with a raw, unbridled intensity. Elsewhere, obscurities like the bluesy, hard-rocking "Who Scared You" and the atmospheric "Roadhouse Blues (Take 14)" demonstrate the group's versatility and willingness to experiment. Arguably the most fascinating inclusions, however, are the unfinished studio fragments that provide tantalizing glimpses into the Doors' creative process. "Awakened" and "Reworking" are haunting, half-formed sketches that hint at the band's limitless ambition and the depth of their songwriting well. These rarities offer listeners a rare behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of one of rock's most legendary and iconoclastic bands. Ultimately, Weird Scenes Inside The Gold Mine is an essential release for ardent Doors fans and newcomers alike. It not only preserves crucial artifacts from the band's archive but also spotlights their boundless imagination, technical virtuosity, and uncompromising artistic vision. This compilation is a must-hear for anyone seeking to fully immerse themselves in the kaleidoscopic world of The Doors. Combined shipping withing the United States is the standard media mail shipping fee plus .75 for each additional vinyl record.
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Artist: The Doors
Speed: 33 RPM
Composer: The Doors
Record Label: ATCO Records
Occasion: Thanksgiving
Release Title: Weird Scenes Inside The Gold Mine by The Doors
Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
Color: Black
Material: Vinyl
Inlay Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Edition: First Edition
Type: Album
Format: Record
Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Release Year: 1972
Language: English
Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)
Era: 1960s
Instrument: Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Cello, Drums, Guitar
Style: Classic Rock, Folk Pop, Folk Rock
Record Size: 12"
Features: Original Cover
Genre: Rock
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States