Who was a better band, The Velvet Underground or The Doors?

Question

If you haven't heard BOTH bands, and you answer, thumbs down.

Answer 1

The Velvet Underground

This is an over-simplification, I know, but VU had better songs, the Doors were a harder-hitting band. Sound-wise, it's really a matter of taste, but I'll go with VU every time. Lou Reed and Jim Morrison could both be kinda pretentious at times, but, to me,Morrison usually came off as a buffoonish blowhard with nothing to say. I really love Robbie Krieger's playing, and Densmore is a great, underrated drummer, but The Velvets are just easier to swallow.

Answer 2

Tough call. I think the Doors were better musicians but the Velvets were more creative. Both could be over-indulgent, but, as much as I love "The Doors" and "L.A. Woman", I'll take the VU's debut album over anything the Doors did.

Answer 3

The Doors! Only weirdos like The Velvet Underground.

Answer 4

I prefer The Doors because they have elements of rock and blues, and can be upbeat as well as dark. I find The Velvet's more dark, so I only want to listen to them sometimes.
From a DJ point of view The Doors always go down better.

Answer 5

Velvet Underground...Hot lead singer too! Oh boy yum

Answer 6

It says Doors here, as well.

VU was too dark and inaccessible for most people, hence the greater commercial success of the Doors.

Stronger than Dirt.

Answer 7

the doors

Answer 8

the doors

Answer 9

doors, i have heard both bands.

Answer 10

the doors... thumbs up