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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11 TRACKS:
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1)
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Let's Go = レッツ・ゴー
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2)
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Since I Held You = いつまでも恋人
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3)
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It's All I Can Do = オール・アイ・キャン・ドゥ
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Double Life = ダブル・ライフ
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5)
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Shoo Be Doo = シュー・ビー・ドゥー
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Candy-O = キャンディ・オーに捧ぐ
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Night Spots = ナイトスポッツ
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You Can't Hold On Too Long = 燃えつきた恋
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Lust For Kicks = ラスト・フォー・キックス
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10)
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Got A Lot On My Head = ガット・ア・ロット・オン・マイ・ヘッド
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11)
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Dangerous Type = 危険がいっぱい
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Written-By, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - 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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Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals - Greg Hawkes
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Mastered By - George Marino
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Drums, Percussion, Design Concept [Cover Concept] - David Robinson (3)
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Vocals, Bass Guitar - Benjamin Orr
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Management - Elliot Roberts
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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] - Alberto Vargas
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Liner Notes - 矢口清治