Let’s dive into the less obvious, the under-the-radar, or perhaps the bands that are like distant cousins rather than siblings to The Doors:
- Fever Tree: A lesser-known band from the ’60s, their song “San Francisco Girls (Return of the Native)” has that Doors-esque vibe with the organ and the dreamy, ethereal quality.
- The Crystal Chandelier: An obscure garage-psych band, their track “Suicidal Flowers” carries a vocal and instrumental echo that might remind you of The Doors.
- Country Joe and the Fish: Their debut album “Electric Music for the Mind and Body” has moments where the organ and bluesy, psychedelic sound feel akin to The Doors’ early work.
- The Blues Project: Particularly on tracks like “Alberta” from their live album, they’ve got that organ-heavy, blues-infused sound that might scratch that Doors itch.
- The Charlatans (UK): Not to be confused with the American band, their early ’90s work sometimes channels that moody, organ-driven rock with a modern twist on the ’60s vibe.
- The Growlers: A more contemporary outfit, they’ve been known to evoke the spirit of The Doors in their beach goth sound, especially in their live performances.
These bands might not be exact sonic replicas, but they all have elements, be it the organ, the vocal style, or the overall atmosphere, that can remind one of The Doors’ unique sound. It’s like finding a rare species of plant in the vast jungle of music – not the same, but certainly from the same evolutionary branch.