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Good Times Roll | The Cars | 3:43 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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My Best Friend's Girl | The Cars | 3:42 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Just What I Needed | The Cars | 3:44 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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I'm In Touch With Your World | The Cars | 3:31 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Don't Cha Stop | The Cars | 3:03 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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You're All I've Got Tonight | The Cars | 4:13 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Bye Bye Love | The Cars | 4:16 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Moving In Stereo | The Cars | 4:41 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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All Mixed Up | The Cars | 4:15 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 9 Songs |
Album Review
The Cars' 1978 self-titled debut, issued on the Elektra label, is a genuine rock masterpiece. The band jokingly referred to the album as their "true greatest-hits album," but it's no exaggeration — all nine tracks are new wave/rock classics, still in rotation on rock radio. Whereas most bands of the late '70s embraced either punk/new wave or hard rock, the Cars were one of the first bands to do the unthinkable — merge the two styles together. Add to it bandleader/songwriter Ric Ocasek's supreme pop sensibilities, and you had an album that appealed to new wavers, rockers, and Top 40 fans. One of the most popular new wave songs ever, "Just What I Needed," is an obvious highlight, as are such familiar hits as "Good Times Roll," "My Best Friend's Girl," and "You're All I've Got Tonight." But like most consummate rock albums, the lesser-known compositions are just as exhilarating: "Don't Cha Stop," "Bye Bye Love," "All Mixed Up," and "Moving in Stereo," the latter featured as an instrumental during a steamy scene in the popular movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High. With flawless performances, songwriting, and production (courtesy of Queen alumni Roy Thomas Baker), the Cars' debut remains one of rock's all-time classics.
Customer Reviews
One of the Best!
'The Cars' is not only one of the greatest debut albums of all time but also one of the best albums of all time. Everybody is familiar with their hits 'Good Times Roll' and My Best Friend's Girl.' However, how could anyone not appreciate the audiotronics of 'I'm In Touch With Your World,' a song writen by front man Ric Ocasek and keyboardist Greg Hawkes, an underated musician who I feel played a major part in creating the atmosphere in this work along with producer Roy Thomas Baker. The late great bassist Benjamin Orr adds his unique vocals to 'Bye Bye Love', 'Moving In Stereo' and 'All Mixed Up' and proves that he is not just a second banana to Ocasek. This album is a MUST HAVE to all of those who appreciate great music. Thanks iTunes!
An all time classic
Yes, one of the best debut albums of all time. 1978; The Cars burst onto the scene along with Dire Straits and The Police to make for one classic musical summer.
Carslicious
A band with wit, style and great tunes on their debut album. This album introduced "alternative music" to the masses. A true rock album classic from start to finish.
Biography
Formed: 1976 in Boston, MA
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By The Cars
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Just What I Needed | Complete Greatest Hits | 3:45 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Drive | Complete Greatest Hits | 3:57 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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My Best Friend's Girl | Complete Greatest Hits | 3:45 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
You Might Think | Complete Greatest Hits | 3:07 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Good Times Roll | Complete Greatest Hits | 3:47 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Magic | Complete Greatest Hits | 3:59 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Shake It Up | Complete Greatest Hits | 3:35 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Moving In Stereo | Complete Greatest Hits | 4:46 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Let's Go | Complete Greatest Hits | 3:35 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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You're All I've Got Tonight | Complete Greatest Hits | 4:14 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
- $8.99
- Genres: Rock, Music, Alternative, New Wave, Pop, Pop/Rock, Arena Rock
- Released: Jun 06, 1978
- ℗ 1978 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications, Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
