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Jim Morrison
American Prayer
Release Date: 1978 11 zz
Running Time: 46:14
Label: Elektra Entertainment
Rating:

Moody and mesmerizing, An American Prayer is an interesting album of Jim Morrison reading his poetry over the Doors' music. An American Prayer was finished by the remaining members of the Doors after Morrison's death and finally released in 1978 (it was remastered and re-released in 1995 with bonus tracks). Those familiar with the lyrics of the Doors will not be surprised, but others may be put off because Morrison is unafraid to use crude imagery and talk unabashedly about taboo topics such as sex and religion. Although many dismiss his poetry as simplistic random musings, Morrison is a gifted lyricist with a vivid imagination. The album also demonstrates how the other musicians in the band create a mood that breathes life into Morrison's dark, twisted visions. The music excerpts of "Peace Frog" and "Wasp (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)" provide a welcome air of familiarity, and the definitive live version of "Roadhouse Blues" in the middle of the album provides a nice respite from the barrage of stories and metaphors. However, An American Prayer must be listened to in one sitting to be fully appreciated, preferably at nighttime when one is alone and can devote full attention to the listening experience. This album is not for everyone, but is a must-own for Doors completists and fans of Jim Morrison's poetry. Vik Iyengar, All Music Guide

Tracks:

	Title	Composer	Time
1	Awake	Densmore, Manzarek, Krieger, Morrison	:35
2	Ghost Song	Densmore, Manzarek, Krieger, Morrison	2:50
3	Dawn's Highway	Morrison, Krieger, Densmore, Manzarek	1:21
4	Newborn Awakening	Morrison	2:26
5	To Come of Age	Morrison, Manzarek, Densmore, Krieger	1:01
6	Black Polished Chrome	Morrison	1:07
7	Latino Chrome	Morrison	2:14
8	Angels and Sailors	Manzarek, Densmore, Krieger, Morrison	2:46
9	Stoned Immaculate	Morrison	1:33
10	Movie	Morrison	1:35
11	Curses, Invocations	Morrison	1:57
12	American Night	Manzarek, Densmore, Morrison, Krieger	:28
13	Roadhouse Blues	Manzarek, Densmore, Morrison, Krieger, Krieger	5:53
14	World on Fire	Morrison	1:06
15	Lament	Morrison	2:18
16	Hitchhiker	Morrison	2:15
17	American Prayer	Morrison	3:04
18	Hour for Magic	Morrison	1:17
19	Freedom Exists	Morrison	:20
20	Feast of Friends	Morrison	2:10
21	Babylon Fading [*]	Morrison	1:40
22	Bird of Prey [*]	Densmore, Manzarek, Krieger, Morrison	1:03
23	Ghost Song [*]	Manzarek, Krieger, Morrison, Densmore	5:15

Member Comments On This Album.


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	jenniejim 55	Mon Dec 10 2007 17:22:11
	this is a great album to listen to on a drug..trust me
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