The Doobie Brothers

Vices marks the latest step in the career of one of America's more noteworthy and
consistent singles bands. And like most albums released by bands of this type, it contains
one or two potentially strong singles, a couple of left-field surprises and a great deal of
mediocre filler. Numbers such as "Eyes Of Silver" and "Road Angel" return successfully to
the formula that made "China Grove" and "Long Train Runnin'" the deserving hits t... More >

The quotation originated with Seneca and is very impressive, though one wonders (as one is no doubt supposed to) just what vices-turned-habits are indicated. Ordinary music? Or something even more enervating? After all, boogie chillen, wouldn't it have a better beat if it were phrased "what once were vices now are habits"? Oh well--unlike Three Dog Night, who they would do well to emulate, they've never shown any flair with outside material. (Grade: C-)