What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits - The Doobie Brothers - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Released in 1974, “What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits” captures The Doobie Brothers at a turning point, stretching beyond straight-ahead boogie into something more layered and reflective. You still get the band’s trademark guitar chug and tight grooves, but here they weave in folk touches, R&B inflections, and richer vocal arrangements that hint at the more sophisticated sound they’d soon embrace.

This is the record that gave the world “Black Water,” a swampy, harmony-soaked sing‑along that feels like a back‑porch jam and a radio anthem at the same time. Around it, the album moves between huskier, road-tested rockers and gentler, introspective tunes that show how far the band had come from bar-band roots. The production has that warm, analog glow that flatters a vinyl system: acoustic guitars sit comfortably beside electric riffs, and the rhythm section feels unhurried but locked‑in.

For collectors, this album marks the bridge between the Doobies’ early biker-boogie era and their more polished mid‑’70s work. It’s a snapshot of a band growing up without losing their looseness. If you want a Doobie Brothers record that rewards both close listening and casual spins, this belongs on your shelf.

Track List:
A1 - Song To See You Through - 4:06
A2 - Spirit - 3:15
A3 - Pursuit On 53rd St. - 2:33
A4 - Black Water - 4:17
A5 - Eyes Of Silver - 2:57
A6 - Road Angel - 4:49
B1 - You Just Can't Stop It - 3:28
B2 - Tell Me What You Want (And I'll Give You What You Need) - 3:53
B3 - Down In The Track - 4:15
B4 - Another Park, Another Sunday - 4:27
B5 - Daughters Of The Sea - 4:29
B6 - Flying Cloud - 2:00