Ric Ocasek and the Cars Reunite, Work on New Album
03-28-11, 06:34 PM
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Re: Ric Ocasek and the Cars Reunite, Work on New Album
But ya gotta remember not every Cars song had a solo and sometimes when they did, they were short and sweet (like Dangerous Type).
The Cars have been away so long and the songs that get played on the radio are mostly the Hits,so I feel people are expecting Zeppelin type solos or something,which you are not gonna get with The Cars.
With The Cars it was always about the song rather than flashy playing ....that said, it would be nice if there were 3 or 4 tasty solos from Elliot!...I just wouldn't expect every song to contain a solo.
03-28-11, 08:13 PM
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I have noticed that some of the postings on youtube have made reference to the fact that neither song has a solo.
But ya gotta remember not every Cars song had a solo and sometimes when they did, they were short and sweet (like Dangerous Type).
The Cars have been away so long and the songs that get played on the radio are mostly the Hits,so I feel people are expecting Zeppelin type solos or something,which you are not gonna get with The Cars.
With The Cars it was always about the song rather than flashy playing ....that said, it would be nice if there were 3 or 4 tasty solos from Elliot!...I just wouldn't expect every song to contain a solo.
But ya gotta remember not every Cars song had a solo and sometimes when they did, they were short and sweet (like Dangerous Type).
The Cars have been away so long and the songs that get played on the radio are mostly the Hits,so I feel people are expecting Zeppelin type solos or something,which you are not gonna get with The Cars.
With The Cars it was always about the song rather than flashy playing ....that said, it would be nice if there were 3 or 4 tasty solos from Elliot!...I just wouldn't expect every song to contain a solo.
I totally agree with what he says here
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03-28-11, 08:16 PM
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We've only heard what...two songs so far? I'm sure we will hear a classic Elliot solo.
The solo from Just What I Needed Ranks up there as one of my all time favorites. It just fits. No overplaying. It's just right.
The solo from Just What I Needed Ranks up there as one of my all time favorites. It just fits. No overplaying. It's just right.
05-03-11, 04:30 PM
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Re: Ric Ocasek and the Cars Reunite, Work on New Album
Complete album streaming on RS.com. Listened twice all the way through, sounds great!
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...years-20110503
or direct link here:
http://www1.rollingstone.com/hearitnow/player/cars.html
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...years-20110503
or direct link here:
http://www1.rollingstone.com/hearitnow/player/cars.html
05-03-11, 04:52 PM
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I haven't bought a CD in God knows when but this one is coming home when it hits the stores.
05-03-11, 06:29 PM
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http://stream.movelikethis.com also has it and they are in 128bit MP3's format 
I will be buying this day one. But I want to listen a bunch before I see them next week...
I will be buying this day one. But I want to listen a bunch before I see them next week...
05-03-11, 08:30 PM
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I'm listening right now and it's a smash. I'm definitely picking this up to support them. Especially since I never thought I'd hear anything new ever again.
05-03-11, 10:12 PM
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What a great year for older bands. First that new Duran Duran
album. Then the new Human League. And now, Stevie Nicks.
I'm loving this
05-04-11, 12:30 PM
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"Free" is pure classic Cars!
05-06-11, 05:39 AM
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Re: Ric Ocasek and the Cars Reunite, Work on New Album
First listen and those two songs that have been available for preview (Blue Tip, Sad Song) seem to be the best tunes. Hope more listens reveal otherwise.
05-06-11, 06:49 AM
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Re: Ric Ocasek and the Cars Reunite, Work on New Album
I think it is really solid overall. I ordered the Best Buy Exclusive edition with the videos and bonus tracks. It is only $9.99 plus tax shipped!
05-06-11, 07:57 AM
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05-06-11, 09:31 AM
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Move+Lik...this&lp=1&cp=1
Not sure if you can pre-order in store but it is free shipping anyway.
Not sure if you can pre-order in store but it is free shipping anyway.
05-08-11, 03:34 AM
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Guess I'm going to have to disagree, sadly. After three listens only half the tunes are decent. A few are just boring and sound like the lower half of every Ocasek solo album. I still adore Blue Tip, though. I'm pretty sure if you listened to any of the first 5 albums next to this it would pale.
05-08-11, 03:23 PM
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Rolling Stone gave it a great review. Here's an excerpt:
Move Like This is a reminder that New Wave can still sound new, especially when the Cars do it. Produced with skillful restraint by Ocasek, his bandmates and the dependable Jacknife Lee (the Hives, Snow Patrol), the album calls to mind adjectives long associated with the Cars: taut, sleek, seamless, efficient. It's a record that whizzes past — 10 songs in less than 40 minutes — leaving behind a dark gleam.
Move Like This is a reminder that New Wave can still sound new, especially when the Cars do it. Produced with skillful restraint by Ocasek, his bandmates and the dependable Jacknife Lee (the Hives, Snow Patrol), the album calls to mind adjectives long associated with the Cars: taut, sleek, seamless, efficient. It's a record that whizzes past — 10 songs in less than 40 minutes — leaving behind a dark gleam.
05-08-11, 03:26 PM
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I'm in agreement that it's not so great but then again I only really like the first two cars albums. The rest don't too much for me.
05-08-11, 08:19 PM
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Re: Ric Ocasek and the Cars Reunite, Work on New Album
That's cool. To each his own. I guess I wasn't expecting much and was pleasantly surprised. I'm actually toying with the idea of going to the concert at the Electric Factory, but I'm not sure I want to pay $60 to stand in the back (it's all GA). I'm guessing they'll put out a DVD of one of the shows.
05-08-11, 11:17 PM
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That's cool. To each his own. I guess I wasn't expecting much and was pleasantly surprised. I'm actually toying with the idea of going to the concert at the Electric Factory, but I'm not sure I want to pay $60 to stand in the back (it's all GA). I'm guessing they'll put out a DVD of one of the shows.
05-09-11, 10:32 AM
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I almost went to see the Orb play the 9:30 Club, but instead opted for Irving Plaza in NYC. I think it was sold out. I've heard it is a great venue.
05-09-11, 10:41 AM
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I'd love to go see them...just not sure I want to shell out $100+. I definitely plan on getting the album though.
05-09-11, 11:22 AM
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I was going to see them but the ticket prices were a bit high. I'm honestly more excited to see a new band that does new wave/power pop like the Biters than them in a small club for $8. 10x the value there to me 
05-10-11, 09:58 PM
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Complete album streaming on RS.com. Listened twice all the way through, sounds great!
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...years-20110503
or direct link here:
http://www1.rollingstone.com/hearitnow/player/cars.html
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...years-20110503
or direct link here:
http://www1.rollingstone.com/hearitnow/player/cars.html
05-11-11, 12:37 AM
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05-11-11, 12:43 AM
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Re: Ric Ocasek and the Cars Reunite, Work on New Album
I went and got the deluxe cd from BB. And super excited to see them Thursday! Hopefully get some decent videos from the show.