What is the best album by The Doors?

Six studio albums, one singular vision — The Doors packed more darkness, poetry, and psychedelic rock experimentation into a five-year run than most bands manage in a lifetime. From Morrison's shamanic debut to the gritty blues of their final record, each album tells its own story. Which one moves you most?

1

The Doors

The Doors' iconic 1967 self-titled debut album featuring Light My Fire and Break on Through, establishing their dark psychedelic sound.

2

Strange Days

The Doors' 1967 second album featuring People Are Strange and When the Music's Over, with surreal street performers on the cover.

3

Waiting for the Sun

The Doors' 1968 third album and their only number-one on the Billboard charts, featuring Hello, I Love You.

4

The Soft Parade

The Doors' 1969 fourth album featuring orchestral arrangements and brass, including Touch Me and Tell All the People.

5

Morrison Hotel

The Doors' 1970 return-to-roots blues rock album, named after a real skid row hotel in Los Angeles where they shot the cover.

6

L.A. Woman

The Doors' 1971 final studio album with Jim Morrison, a raw blues-rock masterpiece featuring Riders on the Storm and the title track.