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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Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Written-By - Ric Ocasek
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Vocals, Guitar, Written-By - Ric Ocasek
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Producer - Roy Thomas Baker
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Producer - Roy Thomas Baker
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Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals - Elliot Easton
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Guitar, Backing Vocals - Elliot Easton
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Engineer [For R. T. B. (Audio Visual) Productions Ltd.] - Geoff Workman
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Engineer - Geoff Workman
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Engineer [Assistant] - George Tutko
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Engineer [Assistant] - George Tutko
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Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals - Greg Hawkes
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Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals - Greg Hawkes
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Mastered By - George Marino
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Mastered By - George Marino
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Drums, Percussion, Artwork [Cover Concept] - David Robinson (3)
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Drums, Percussion, Artwork [Cover Concept] - David Robinson (3)
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Vocals, Bass - Benjamin Orr
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Vocals, Bass - Benjamin Orr
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Art Direction, Design - Johnny Lee (4)
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Art Direction, Design - Johnny Lee (4)
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Art Direction, Design - Ron Coro
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Art Direction, Design - Ron Coro
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Photography By - Jeff Albertson
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Photography By - Jeff Albertson
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Painting [Cover Painting] - Alberto Vargas
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Artwork [Cover Painting] - Alberto Vargas