The Soft Parade

The Soft Parade, released in 1969, finds The Doors expanding their sound by mixing their rock, blues, and psychedelic roots with orchestral touches and elements of baroque pop. The record uses prominent horn and string arrangements alongside the band's keyboard-driven psychedelia, guitar work, and Jim Morrison's distinctive vocals, and features songs that range from concise rockers to extended, multi-part suites. This emphasis on orchestration and stylistic variety makes the album one of the band's more eclectic and experimental studio efforts.