While many so-called critics slammed The Eagles for producing great songs but overall so-so albums, I personally feel that most of those critics can no more identify with what it takes to produce an album than I can with performing brain sugery.  Simply put The Eagles are one of the greatest bands of the past 30 YEARS, and 'Hotel California' ranks as one of the best albums produced by ANYONE within that time.  I could go into the depth of the lyrics versus the musical harmonies but honestly, what is the point?  You either like the music or you don't.  Simple.  I LIKE the music, VERY MUCH.  Face it, could ANYONE making music in the 70's compete with the songs The Eagles produced when they were on a roll?  No WAY!