What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
The Doobie Brothers · 1974
44 min · 12 tracks · soft rock · blue-eyed soul
A blend of soulful harmonies and rich instrumentation that captures the essence of 70s rock and pop.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions reflective road trip vibes subtle emotional storytelling
- Context
- What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits is The Doobie Brothers' fourth studio album, released after their commercial breakthrough with The Captain and Me. By 1974, they were solidifying their sound and expanding their fanbase, marking a pivotal moment in their shift from a primarily rock-oriented band to one that embraced more diverse musical influences.
- If you like
- soft rock, blue-eyed soul
What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits is an album by The Doobie Brothers, released in 1974. A blend of soulful harmonies and rich instrumentation that captures the essence of 70s rock and pop. This album features the hit single 'Black Water', which became The Doobie Brothers' first number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100. Its blend of rock, pop, and country elements contributed to its enduring popularity and solidified the band's place in the soft rock movement of the 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits sound like?
A blend of soulful harmonies and rich instrumentation that captures the essence of 70s rock and pop. Rooted in soft rock and blue-eyed soul.
What makes What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits by The Doobie Brothers notable?
This album features the hit single 'Black Water', which became The Doobie Brothers' first number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100. Its blend of rock, pop, and country elements contributed to its enduring popularity and solidified the band's place in the soft rock movement of the 1970s. What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits is The Doobie Brothers' fourth studio album, released after their commercial breakthrough with The Captain and Me. By 1974, they were solidifying their sound and expanding their fanbase, marking a pivotal moment in their shift from a primarily rock-oriented band to one that embraced more diverse musical influences.
Who is What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits for?
What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, reflective road trip vibes and subtle emotional storytelling.
How many songs are on What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits?
What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Song to See You Through 4:07
- 2 Spirit 3:16
- 3 Pursuit on 53rd St. 2:35
- 4 Black Water Standout 4:21
- 5 Eyes of Silver Standout 3:00
- 6 Road Angel 4:48
- 7 You Just Can’t Stop It 3:31
- 8 Tell Me What You Want (And I’ll Give You What You Need) 3:55
- 9 Down in the Track 4:17
- 10 Another Park, Another Sunday Standout 4:31
- 11 Daughters of the Sea 4:34
- 12 Flying Cloud 1:59
Release Date
January 1, 1974
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 59 sec
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