Both albums appeared on the US and Canadian albums charts, and likewise both produced charting singles, but the success was limited and the three sought solo ventures. Five years later, Manzarek, Krieger, and Densmore reunited to record backing tracks over Morrison's spoken word poetry, and released The Doors' ninth and final studio album titled, An American Prayer (1978).
The two albums achieved chart success on both sides of the border, but their impact was limited. As a result, Manzarek, Krieger, and Densmore decided to explore solo opportunities. Later, five years later, they reunited to create instrumental tracks for Morrison's poetry recitals, culminating in The Doors' final studio album, An American Prayer (1978).