Apart from obvious examples such as the Stranglers and the Bunnymen, the Doors haven't been as influential as their reputation would suggest, a situation which is considerably rectified by Golden Animals. The Brooklyn-based duo of Tommy Eisner (guitars/vocals) and Linda Beecroft (drums) recorded their debut on a 1960s rock-freak's Californian ranch in temperatures of 115deg. , presumably the perfect environment for Eisner to cultivate a Jim Morrison-style beard and hair. Thankfully, the guitar-drums duo format makes for a sizable nod to the White Stripes too, and delicately crafted songs such as Follow Me Down are interspersed with chugging psychedelic blues and a infectious, mescalin-around-the-campfire feel. However, Eisner's phrasing is uncannily Morrisonesque, to the point where conspiracy theorists claiming that the Lizard King is still alive are advised to investigate here.