Jim Morrison 'An American Prayer-Music by the Doors'

An American Prayer is the kind of album that makes you want to get up and dance... in the fetal position. This posthumous release of Jim Morrison's spoken word poetry set to music is a truly unique and bizarre experience. The lyrics are often nonsensical and the music is often discordant, but there's something strangely compelling about it all. If you're looking for a good laugh, or if you're just a fan of Jim Morrison's work, then An American Prayer is definitely worth checking out.

TRIVIA:

• Released in 1978, seven years after Jim Morrison's death.
• The album features Morrison's spoken word poetry set to music by the Doors.
• The album was a commercial success, reaching number 54 on the Billboard 200 chart.
• The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album.
• The album was met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising the album's ambition and others criticizing it as being a cash-grab.
• The album is considered to be a cult classic, and it has been praised by fans of Jim Morrison and the Doors.

Here are some additional details about the album:

• The album was produced by Bruce Botnick, who also produced several of the Doors' previous albums.
• The album was recorded at Sunset Sound Recorders in Los Angeles, California.
• The album features a variety of musical styles, including rock, blues, and spoken word.
• The album cover features a painting by Jim Morrison called "American Prayer."