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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C:
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1)
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Let's Go
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2)
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Candy-O
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3)
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Night Spots
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4)
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Lust For Kicks
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5)
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Dangerous Type
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6)
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They Won't See You
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7)
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That's It
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Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Supervised By [Mastering] - 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, Liner Notes - 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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Drums, Percussion, Concept By [Cover] - David Robinson (3)
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Vocals, Bass - Benjamin Orr
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Management [Project Assistance] - Shannon Ward
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Lacquer Cut By - Ryan Smith (2)
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Management [Project Assistance] - Reggie Collins
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Management [Project Assistance] - Sheryl Farber
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Management - Dani Barnard
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Management [Project Assistance] - Steve Woolard
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Art Direction, Design - Johnny Lee (4)
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Management - Jeff Kramer
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Management [Project Assistance] - Susanne Savage
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Art Direction, Design - Ron Coro
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Design - Mike Joyce (4)
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Photography By - Jeff Albertson
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Photography By - Eric Blum
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Painting [Cover] - Alberto Vargas
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Product Manager - Stacy Conde
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Management - OK Management
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Management [Project Assistance] - Kristin Attaway