The Doobie Brothers’ album Walk This Road features a reunited lineup of members Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, John McFee and Michael McDonald. Walk This Road was recorded with producer John Shanks and showcases the band’s unique songwriting process and diverse stylistic perspectives, for what would be melded into one cohesive work, featuring the signature Doobie Brothers sound.

Recurring themes on the album include recovery and enlightenment. The title track on the album, Walk This Road, featuring Mavis Staples, embodies a sense of hope and togetherness, in terms of searching for the right path forward.