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WHAT WERE ONCE VICES ARE NOW HABITS, the follow-up to the Doobies' massive commercial breakthrough, THE CAPTAIN AND ME, boasts one of the great album titles in rock history. The album also features a strong bunch of songs in the same stylistic vein as its immediate predecessors. The big hit here, of course, is "Black Water," an infectious piece of jazzy folk rock with a killer a cappella gospel-chorus section. "Song to See You Through" is the Doobies' version of a '60s soul ballad, with the Memphis Horns adding a deep, Southern-fried feel.
"Eyes of Silver" lopes along on a guitar-driven "Listen to the Music" groove, while "Down in the Track" is a straight-ahead, mid-tempo blues rocker with a cameo appearance by New Orleans piano legend James Booker. Best of all is the lovely "Another Park, Another Sunday," whose folk-style guitars and harmonies give country-rock contemporaries like the Eagles a good run for their money. Though not as consistent and essential as THE CAPTAIN AND ME, WHAT WERE ONCE VICES still has plenty to offer, capturing the band at the crest of their early-'70s peak.
Live Recording
The Doobie Brothers: Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston (vocals, guitar); Tiran Porter (vocals, bass instrument); John Hartman (drums).
Additional personnel: Jeff Baxter (pedal steel guitar); Arlo Guthrie (autoharp); Novi (viola); Andrew Love (saxophone); Wayne Jackson (trumpet); James Booker (piano); Bill Payne (keyboards); Milt Holland (marimba, pandeiro, tabla); Michael Hossack (drums); Eddie Guzman (congas, timbales).
Best Doobies Ever!!! This is one of the earlier Doobie Brothers albums. It is one of the best Doobie Brothers albums that I have heard. Doobie Brothers will want to pick up this one for their CD collection. Submitted by jejr9 (Irvine) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Awesome Album Rock I had searched everywhere for this CD and most places had never heard of it. Thank you CD Universe for the extensive library. Classic songs such as Eyes of Silver, Black Water and album rock such as Daughters of the Sea and Flying Cloud joggle the memories of the great FM radio days. Anyone who enjoys 70's classic rock will certainly enjoy this gem! Submitted by lar5193 (Dothan, Alabama) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
great i was looking for this cd in stores around town, you had it and so did i in 5 days, i loved the album when it came out, now i have it on cd. thanks. Submitted by kjkrueger (pewaukee,wi,usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
One of the Doobie's Best If you buy only one Doobie's album right now, buy this one. Has a great line up of songs including Black Water. When CD's came out and exposed a lot of short-comings, everyone realized that some albums either weren't recorded that well or didn't sound that good. This one is an exception! Submitted by a reviewer (Huntsville, AL, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 7 found this helpful.
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