1 L.A. Woman (Excerpt) Vocals – Perry Farrell
2 Love Me Two Times Vocals – Pat Monahan of Train 1:46
3 Whiskey Bar / Alabama Song Vocals – Ian Astbury of The Cult 9:48
4 Back Door Man Vocals – Ian Astbury
5 The End Electric Upright Bass – Osama Afifi, Tabla – Marcus Wise
Vocals, Guitar – Travis Meeks 28:22
6 Break On Through Vocals – Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots
7 Five To One Vocals – Scott Weiland
8 Light My Fire Vocals – Scott Stapp of Creed 53:54
9 Roadhouse Blues Vocals – Scott Stapp 57:19
Bonus Tracks
10 Wild Child Vocals – Ian Astbury
11 Riders On The Storm Vocals – Scott Stapp

Shot on location Hollywood Center Studios, Los Angeles, CA
© 2001 VH1 Home Entertainment

The surviving members of the Doors did a savvy thing with this hourlong session of VH-1 Storytellers, first broadcast in early 2001. Knowing that they could never replace their late and legendary frontman, Jim Morrison, the Doors (Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger, and John Densmore) invited vocalists from a variety of hot bands to offer their own interpretations of eight classic Doors hits. The specter of Morrison looms over the entire set, reminding us that the charismatic, leather-clad Lizard King could never, ever be matched in terms of vocal style, depth, and heart-rending soul. It's best, then, to let these admiring young rockers enjoy this opportunity to pay reverent homage, and they do it with considerable skill. Above it all, the remaining Doors form a solid trio, still lighting fire to songs they've performed thousands of times.

Patrick Monahan (from Train) kicks off with a sharp rendition of "Love Me Two Times," and the Cult's Ian Astbury tries (almost successfully) to bring a medley of "Whiskey Bar/Backdoor Man" up to Morrison's level. The highlight comes from Days of the New's Travis Meeks, whose performance of "The End" is fresh, impassioned, and altogether triumphant. Nearly as good is Stone Temple Pilots' Scott Weiland (clearly a Morrison worshipper), who burns through "Break On Through" and "Five to One" with adequate fervor. Creed's Scott Stapp closes with "Light My Fire" (proving that the original is still untouchable) and a rafter-rattling "Roadhouse Blues." Each performance is noteworthy, and die-hard Doors fans shouldn't miss this latter-day celebration. Younger listeners who are less aware of Morrison's legacy are best served, in the long run; they get the best of both worlds, old and new. --Jeff Shannon