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Battle Of The Bands – Fleetwood Mac vs The Doors

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When we genuinely adore a band, it’s essential to stand by them! In this series, we’ll pit two bands against one another. Use the comments section to champion your favorite and proudly show your allegiance! Engage with others’ opinions, share fascinating facts, and recount your experiences with the bands. Now, put on your war paint and prepare for battle!

Fleetwood Mac – Dreams (All Rights Are Retained By Fleetwood Mac)
The Doors – Riders On The Storm (All Rights Are Retained By The Doors)

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82 responses to “Battle Of The Bands – Fleetwood Mac vs The Doors”

  1. ajeanneinthekitchen avatar
    ajeanneinthekitchen

    Both bands were genius, but for me, Fleetwood Mac.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What do you think edges it in their favour ?

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      1. ajeanneinthekitchen avatar
        ajeanneinthekitchen

        It could just be a generational thing. Fleetwood Mac is more what I listened to while growing up, while The Doors were kind of before my time.

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Totally fair reasoning 🙂

          I have plenty of bands I think the same with

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  2. Not all who wander are lost avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Fleetwood Mac for sure

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What is your favourite song by them ? 🙂

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      1. Not all who wander are lost avatar
        Not all who wander are lost

        Tough call, but probably the chain

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Its a classic! 🙂

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  3. michael9murray avatar
    michael9murray

    Early days each band had that special quality.
    It’s what happened afterwards must tip the scales, then. Soooooooo
    I lost touch with the Fleetwoods when they hit big fame, and the Doors began to puzzle me: why was that song? What’s the point of that other one?
    All in I’d have to go for the Fleetwoods, on continuing musicianship quality.

    That took a bit of getting there!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What would you say the best album by each band was ? 🙂

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  4. missparker0106 avatar
    missparker0106

    Doors…there was a hard edge and rebelliousness in them that appealed to me as an early teen. I was crushed when Jim Morrison died and wonder where his music would have taken him…and us.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I also wonder where his music would have gone had he not died. Glad you are a doors fan though! 🙂

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  5. Radio Faux Show avatar
    Radio Faux Show

    Definitely Fleetwood Mac.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What would you say made them a great band ?

      For me it was their internal conflict as it led to amazing songwriting.

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  6. Kit Nichols avatar
    Kit Nichols

    Fleetwood Mac

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Nice!

      What member of the band do you think was the most talented ? 🙂

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      1. Kit Nichols avatar
        Kit Nichols

        Mick

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  7. Chameleon avatar
    Chameleon

    Love them both!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      But if i was evil and made you pick one ? 🙂

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      1. chameleon15026052 avatar
        chameleon15026052

        If you made me pick, it would be Jim Morrison of The Doors, because I believe he was a vessel for something far beyond this world. His voice didn’t just sing—it conjured. Every lyric felt like a spell, every performance a ritual. He wasn’t searching for fame—he was chasing the edge of reality, trying to tear through the curtain between life and whatever lies beyond.

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        1. gavinm1972 avatar
          gavinm1972

          The Doors were a product of the ‘60s. Fleetwood Mac a product of the ‘70s especially when Nicks/Buckingham joined. Hard to compare the two and Morrison was in a class by himself.

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      2. chameleon15026052 avatar
        chameleon15026052

        If you made me pick, it would be Jim Morrison of The Doors, because I believe he was a vessel for something far beyond this world. His voice didn’t just sing—it conjured. Every lyric felt like a spell, every performance a ritual. He wasn’t searching for fame—he was chasing the edge of reality, trying to tear through the curtain between life and whatever lies beyond.

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  8. mixerrreviewsatxn avatar
    mixerrreviewsatxn

    Fleetwood Mac.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Which song by them do you think has the best lyrics ?

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      1. mixerrreviewsatxn avatar
        mixerrreviewsatxn

        The song Dreams.

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Excellent!

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  9. lyndhurstlaura avatar
    lyndhurstlaura

    The Doors – Riders on the Storm is a classic. 🙂

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      It really is an excellent song 🙂

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  10. Lynette d'Arty-Cross avatar
    Lynette d’Arty-Cross

    Both really great but my preference is Fleetwood Mac. 😊

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What swung it that way in the end ? 🙂

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      1. Lynette d'Arty-Cross avatar
        Lynette d’Arty-Cross

        There was much more depth in their music and lyrics.

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  11. colingarrow avatar
    colingarrow

    Fleetwood Mac every time.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Why so ? 🙂

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      1. colingarrow avatar
        colingarrow

        Stevie Nicks – fantastic voice.

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  12. richardbist avatar
    richardbist

    I love The Doors and would have been interested to see how they evolved over time if Jim hadn’t died, so I’ll go with Fleetwood Mac. They’ve had so many great musicians and really evolved over the years, from an English blues band to a radio powerhouse.

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    1. Shawn D Crabtree avatar
      Shawn D Crabtree

      I agree it would be very interesting to see what Morrison would have evolved into. What do you think 2025 Jim Morrison would be like?

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      1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
        Fox Reviews Rock

        Still coming up with amazing songs that is for sure!

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    2. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Who do you think might be the next English band to go radio powerhouse? 🙂

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      1. richardbist avatar
        richardbist

        Oh, that’s impossible to say. There’s so much new music and new sounds coming out of the younger bands. I’m content to lay back and see what happens.

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  13. RasmaSandra avatar
    RasmaSandra

    For me it’s a tie

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Does one of the band have a song that you prefer ? 🙂

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      1. RasmaSandra avatar
        RasmaSandra

        Both have quite a few songs I like.

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  14. Shawn D Crabtree avatar
    Shawn D Crabtree

    Always been a Doors man myself, but the draw of Fleetwood Mac is certainly undeniable. This was a nice post and really got me thinking about two bands that I’ve never really compared directly.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What was it about Doors that you have always enjoyed ? 🙂

      Really glad you enjoyed the post , we like to compare oranges to apples and get people thinking on this site 🙂

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  15. NAE avatar
    NAE

    Fleetwood Mac!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What made you go that way ? 🙂

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  16. valenciartist avatar
    valenciartist

    Did not have to think about this one. The Doors.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What is your favourite doors album ? 🙂

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      1. valenciartist avatar
        valenciartist

        I would say it would be a tough decision to make but it would be between Strange Days and Morrison Hotel…

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  17. zootsims1 avatar
    zootsims1

    The Doors

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What made you come to that decision 🙂 ?

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  18. writinstuff avatar
    writinstuff

    That’s a tough one. Both are great for different reasons but my default decision is always who still gets the most play in my everyday life so I’m going with Fleetwood Mac.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Who is your favourite Fleetwood Mac member ? 🙂

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      1. writinstuff avatar
        writinstuff

        I’m definitely a Stevie Nicks girl but also a guitar lover, and Buckingham wrote so many of the good songs so he gets honorable mention.

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Both excellent choices , ill let you have both 🙂

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  19. perspicaciousoutcast avatar
    perspicaciousoutcast

    Fleetwood Mac, I prefer their catalogue of music.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Totally reasonable 🙂

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  20. ibarynt avatar
    ibarynt

    Not fair!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Muhahahaha Evil laugh intensifies

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      1. ibarynt avatar
        ibarynt

        Better start thinking about trademarking that laugh 😁

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          I suspect someone else might have beat me to it… Just dont tell them ok ? 🙂

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          1. ibarynt avatar
            ibarynt

            Lips are locked and sealed 🤐🤐

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            1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
              Fox Reviews Rock

              Haha 🙂

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  21. Danny*Fantod avatar
    Danny*Fantod

    Oh wow, two stellar bands. How could I choose? I think if Jim hadn’t died and The Doors continued to grow and make music then it might not be a contest. But Fleetwood Mac had more breadth and depth and a longer career. So, Fleetwood Mac!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Totally love this reasoning , I agree i think FM win , but has the doors continued for longer they would have won.

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  22. littlestone4 avatar
    littlestone4

    I would have to go with Fleetwood Mac as well for much the same reasoning as Danny*Fantod. However I disagree with his conclusion regarding the Doors longevity – I believe ego’s and drugs would have torn them a part. With Fleetwood Mac Everyone with the exception of Mick Fleetwood had the ability to replace anyone in the band. They could all play and sing = they all had songs that were recognizable hits sung by them. No ones ego could believe themselves irriplacable.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      You know that is a great point about the sort of things they were into and their egos…

      Fleetwood Mac a collection of amazing artists in their own right great point

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  23. Gary Emmert avatar
    Gary Emmert

    My uncle handed me a cassette of The Doors’ greatest hits back in high school—alongside CCR, the Stones, and Hendrix. That moment shaped my taste ever since. I’ve always gravitated toward music with grit and edge, and for me, The Doors still hold the crown.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      A great collection of bands you just mentioned 🙂

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  24. Michael Patton avatar
    Michael Patton

    Your question brings back memories. Back in the seventies, every evening, I would get a little “elevated” then listen to a couple of songs from “Heroes Are Hard to Find” (“Silver Heels” and “Bermuda Triangle”) and then listen to ALL of The Doors first album. For medicinal purposes, The Doors were and remain the clear favorite.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Haha I love it when people listen to music when in that elevated state. Thank you for the comment! 🙂

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  25. Mark avatar
    Mark

    They are both great bands for different reasons, but the Doors truly had an edge

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      If you had to describe what that edge was… how do you think you would do that?

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      1. Mark avatar
        Mark

        Fleetwood Mac were emotional, the Doors were dark

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Sums it up perfectly 😁

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  26. edmondslance avatar
    edmondslance

    A classic Rock battle! Here in San Diego we look to the Authority on all things Classic Rock, 101.5 KGB FM.

    If you were pitting just the 2 bands themselves and we got to choose from their entire collective work, I would probably go with Mac. I used to have not only Fleetwood Mac’s Greatest Hits, but also their album ” Tango in the Night’, that featured the hit single “Gypsy ‘.

    The Doors , however, while I never owned one of their records per se, The Rockumentary feature film with the late Val Kilmer, was the King Kong of rock and roll movies.

    Also, one of my favorite CD’S that I had back in the late 80’s was ‘The Lost Boys’ soundtrack. If you ever saw the film, you’d remember the vampires’ cliffside lair that featured a lifesize poster of Jim Morrison. The soundtrack included a cover of ‘People Are Strange’ by Echo and the Bunnymen .

    So, tough choice. But, since I am probably more of a movie nerd, I am picking The Doors.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Nothing wrong with basing your answer on your love of movies, I really enjoy when people use this sort of logic 🙂

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  27. Teresa 何 Robeson avatar
    Teresa 何 Robeson

    I’m not cool enough to relate to The Doors 😆 and that’s why I choose Fleetwood Mac.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I’m sure you’re very cool!

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  28. David Bennett avatar
    David Bennett

    Both bands brought disquiet to a public ready to jump ship on mainstream feeling. But then the Velvet Underground…

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Didnt they just!

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  29. Divinity Brownwood avatar
    Divinity Brownwood

    That was completely unfair making me choose between the two… Fleetwood mac is a fun sing-along and the doors and I had many painting sessions together. I’m being a rebel and not choosing 🙈

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