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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.
© Greg Prato /TiVo
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The Cars, MainArtist - Nigel Walker, SecondEngineer - Elliot Easton, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - Benjamin Orr, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - David Robinson, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Drum Programmer - Greg Hawkes, Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals - Ric Ocasek, Lead Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - George Marino, MasteringEngineer - Roy Thomas Baker, Producer - Geoff Workman, Engineer
© 1978 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1978 Elektra/Asylum Records
The Cars, MainArtist - Nigel Walker, SecondEngineer - Elliot Easton, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - Benjamin Orr, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - David Robinson, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Drum Programmer - Greg Hawkes, Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals - Ric Ocasek, Lead Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - George Marino, MasteringEngineer - Roy Thomas Baker, Producer - Geoff Workman, Engineer
© 1978 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1978 Elektra/Asylum Records
The Cars, MainArtist - Nigel Walker, SecondEngineer - Elliot Easton, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - Benjamin Orr, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - David Robinson, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Drum Programmer - Greg Hawkes, Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals - Ric Ocasek, Lead Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - George Marino, MasteringEngineer - Roy Thomas Baker, Producer - Geoff Workman, Engineer
© 1978 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1978 Elektra/Asylum Records
The Cars, MainArtist - Nigel Walker, SecondEngineer - Elliot Easton, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - Benjamin Orr, Additional Vocals, Backing Vocals - David Robinson, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Drum Programmer - Greg Hawkes, Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals - Ric Ocasek, Lead Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - George Marino, MasteringEngineer - Roy Thomas Baker, Producer - Geoff Workman, Engineer
© 1978 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1987 Elektra/Asylum Records
The Cars, MainArtist - Nigel Walker, SecondEngineer - Elliot Easton, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - Benjamin Orr, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - David Robinson, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Drum Programmer - Greg Hawkes, Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals - Ric Ocasek, Lead Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - George Marino, MasteringEngineer - Roy Thomas Baker, Producer - Geoff Workman, Engineer
© 1978 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1987 Elektra/Asylum Records
The Cars, MainArtist - Nigel Walker, SecondEngineer - Elliot Easton, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - Benjamin Orr, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - David Robinson, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Drum Programmer - Greg Hawkes, Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals - Ric Ocasek, Lead Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - George Marino, MasteringEngineer - Roy Thomas Baker, Producer - Geoff Workman, Engineer
© 1978 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1987 Elektra/Asylum Records
The Cars, MainArtist - Nigel Walker, SecondEngineer - Elliot Easton, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - Benjamin Orr, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - David Robinson, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Drum Programmer - Greg Hawkes, Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals - Ric Ocasek, Lead Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - George Marino, MasteringEngineer - Roy Thomas Baker, Producer - Geoff Workman, Engineer
© 1978 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1987 Elektra/Asylum Records
The Cars, MainArtist - Nigel Walker, SecondEngineer - Elliot Easton, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - Benjamin Orr, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - David Robinson, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Drum Programmer - Greg Hawkes, Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals, Writer - Ric Ocasek, Lead Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - George Marino, MasteringEngineer - Roy Thomas Baker, Producer - Geoff Workman, Engineer
© 1978 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1987 Elektra/Asylum Records
The Cars, MainArtist - Nigel Walker, SecondEngineer - Elliot Easton, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - Benjamin Orr, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - David Robinson, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Drum Programmer - Greg Hawkes, Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing Vocals - Ric Ocasek, Lead Vocals, Writer, Rhythm Guitar - George Marino, MasteringEngineer - Roy Thomas Baker, Producer - Geoff Workman, Engineer
© 1978 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1987 Elektra/Asylum Records
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.
© Greg Prato /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 00:35:20
- Main artists: The Cars
- Label: Elektra Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1978 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 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.
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