"In the Eye of the Sun" is a driving rock track from The Doors' 1971 album Other Voices, the first record made by the remaining trio of Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore following Jim Morrison's death. Krieger's extended electric guitar solo in A major is one of the most substantial instrumental passages on the album, spanning nearly ninety seconds of spirited, blues-rock improvisation that demonstrates his ability to carry the band's instrumental identity without Morrison's commanding vocal presence. His tone is thick and distorted, his lines building from bluesy phrases into more adventurous psychedelic territory as the solo progresses. The track was composed by Manzarek, and its propulsive rock arrangement provides a sturdy foundation for Krieger's extended exploration. The remaining Doors members shared vocal duties on Other Voices, and the album represents their attempt to continue as a viable creative unit. While the record received mixed critical reception, Krieger's guitar work throughout is strong and committed, and this particular solo stands as one of his most impressive extended improvisations. Densmore's muscular drumming and Manzarek's multi-layered keyboard work create a full, dynamic sound that belies the group's reduced lineup.
