The sweet temptation of new wave pop
The Cars show the coexistence of catchy melodies and chilling synth sounds.
Ric Ocasek's distinctive vocal style, combined with Roy Thomas Baker's production, creates a sophisticated pop sound. Tracks like "Let's Go" have simple yet addictive hooks that dominated the radio scene at the time. This album epitomizes the commercial success of new wave.
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A:
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1)
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Let's Go
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2)
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Since I Held You
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3)
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It's All I Can Do
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4)
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Double Life
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5)
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Shoo Be Doo
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6)
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Candy-O
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B:
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1)
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Night Spots
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2)
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You Can't Hold On Too Long
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3)
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Lust For Kicks
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4)
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Got A Lot On My Head
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5)
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Dangerous Type
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Supervised By [Remastering Supervised By] - Ric Ocasek
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Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Ric Ocasek
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Written-By - Ric Ocasek
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Producer - Roy Thomas Baker
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Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals - Elliot Easton
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Engineer - Geoff Workman
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Engineer [Assistant] - George Tutko
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Remastered By - Ted Jensen
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Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals - Greg Hawkes
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Mastered By - George Marino
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Concept By [Cover] - David Robinson (3)
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Drums, Percussion - David Robinson (3)
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Vocals, Bass Guitar - Benjamin Orr
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Lacquer Cut By - RKS
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Art Direction, Design - Johnny Lee (4)
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Art Direction, Design - Ron Coro
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Photography By - Jeff Albertson
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Painting [Cover Painting] - Alberto Vargas
