Perhaps the creepiest coincidence giving weight to the theory is in the photo on the inside gatefold of the original vinyl. Perhaps the wildest yarn spun about Hotel California is the myth that the LP was some sort of love letter to Satan - especially the title song, with one theory citing mentions of “the master’s chambers” and “the beast” as references to infamous Church of Satan founder Anton LaVey. Here are five aspects of Hotel California that might give you a different perspective on this American classic.
It's also one of the most heavily mythologized album of the ’70s, second perhaps only to Led Zeppelin IV. Hiding behind the hype and the hits is also some of the Eagles’ best studio work, particularly deep within the LP’s underrated second side. While casual fans have long relished the ’70s FM vibes of “Life in the Fast Lane,” “New Kid in Town” and the smash title cut, there’s a lot more to Hotel California than its radio staples. 24, which features a newly remastered version of the original album on CD, a 5.1 surround-sound mix on Blu-ray Audio, and a never-before-released live set culled from the group’s three-night stand at the Forum in October 1976. A year later, the landmark LP finally got the 40th-anniversary treatment with a deluxe reissue on Nov. Hotel California, the best-selling fifth album from Los Angeles rock icons Eagles, turned 40 last December.
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