Cars - Complete Greatest Hits
by: The Cars, Cars
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If rock's most successful and memorable acts have usually succeeded by wrapping their own distillation of music history and personal tastes in whatever fashionable trappings are currently gripping the culture, it's hardly surprising that the Cars remain one of the most enduring symbols of the punk/new wave era. This 20-track anthology distills that argument perfectly. Ric Ocasek's songs embody a solid '60s sense of pop craftsmanship informed by a trend-conscious stylistic sheen and a cynical, slippery emotional detachment that's often betrayed by his own distinctly weary brand of romanticism, from the anxious pop of "Just What I Needed" and "You're All I've Got Tonight" to the melancholy-on-ice musings of "Drive" and "Tonight She Comes." Sixteen of the 20 cuts here were chart singles, and radio staples like "Bye Bye Love" and "Dangerous Type" might as well have been. --Jerry McCulley
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20 of their best tracks available on 1 CD, including 'JustWhat I Needed', 'You're All I've Got Tonight', Touch andGo', 'Magic', 'You Might Think' & more. Rhino Records.2002.
If rock's most successful and memorable acts have usually succeeded by wrapping their own distillation of music history and personal tastes in whatever fashionable trappings are currently gripping the culture, it's hardly surprising that the Cars remain one of the most enduring symbols of the punk/new wave era. This 20-track anthology distills that argument perfectly. Ric Ocasek's songs embody a solid '60s sense of pop craftsmanship informed by a trend-conscious stylistic sheen and a cynical, slippery emotional detachment that's often betrayed by his own distinctly weary brand of romanticism, from the anxious pop of "Just What I Needed" and "You're All I've Got Tonight" to the melancholy-on-ice musings of "Drive" and "Tonight She Comes." Sixteen of the 20 cuts here were chart singles, and radio staples like "Bye Bye Love" and "Dangerous Type" might as well have been. --Jerry McCulley
Album Description:
20 of their best tracks available on 1 CD, including 'JustWhat I Needed', 'You're All I've Got Tonight', Touch andGo', 'Magic', 'You Might Think' & more. Rhino Records.2002.
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- This is the Cars collection to get.
The Cars have a few hits compilations out, but this one is by far the best.It's got several great songs that the others don't have, like my favorite Cars tune, Bye Bye Love.If you're wanting all their hits or you're just wanting to get started listening to The Cars, this is the best place to start.If you want to check out one of their studio albums, I'd reccomend starting with their first, self-titled one.
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- Just about everything you would want on a Cars greatest hits.
There isn't much that is missing in this collection.There are a couple of songs that I liked that aren't here, but they wouldn't be considered as Hits by most people.This is in mark contrast to several other bands, like the Rolling Stones or even Blondie, where there doesn't appear to be a real definitive greatest hits.Sure there are lots of hits discs, but they all are missing some serious contenders. I'm getting off point, but wanted to point out that this isn't standard, so some kudos go ... Read More
Rating: - i love where my mind goes when i hear the cars....
such a cool time driving to zuma beach with friends, listening to the cars on cassett- drinking too much beer, just lovin' life.CANDY-01 6 1/2" P/F Sandal
Rating: - Love it!
I bought this for my husband who is a huge Cars fan and he hasn't stopped listening to it since I bought it for him.Fast shipping!
Rating: - NO RIP-OFFS HERE
Unlike all the other "HITS cd's", on the market( NOW A DAYS ) this band and album does not fail to please everybody. IT IS PERFECT. Lengthand song selection is good. Some people may be upset that 2 minor hits where left off ( HEART BEAT CITY and STRAP ME IN ). BUT HAY!!! There's no room on the cd for them. ALL THE BIG HITS ARE THERE. Really, this is maybe the GREATEST 80's MUSIC HITS ALBUM out.This is really the best money spent ever on a great "SUMMER .....DESERT ISLAND cd".
- This is the Cars collection to get.The Cars have a few hits compilations out, but this one is by far the best.It's got several great songs that the others don't have, like my favorite Cars tune, Bye Bye Love.If you're wanting all their hits or you're just wanting to get started listening to The Cars, this is the best place to start.If you want to check out one of their studio albums, I'd reccomend starting with their first, self-titled one.
- Just about everything you would want on a Cars greatest hits.There isn't much that is missing in this collection.There are a couple of songs that I liked that aren't here, but they wouldn't be considered as Hits by most people.This is in mark contrast to several other bands, like the Rolling Stones or even Blondie, where there doesn't appear to be a real definitive greatest hits.Sure there are lots of hits discs, but they all are missing some serious contenders. I'm getting off point, but wanted to point out that this isn't standard, so some kudos go ... Read More
- i love where my mind goes when i hear the cars....such a cool time driving to zuma beach with friends, listening to the cars on cassett- drinking too much beer, just lovin' life.CANDY-01 6 1/2" P/F Sandal
- Love it!I bought this for my husband who is a huge Cars fan and he hasn't stopped listening to it since I bought it for him.Fast shipping!
- NO RIP-OFFS HEREUnlike all the other "HITS cd's", on the market( NOW A DAYS ) this band and album does not fail to please everybody. IT IS PERFECT. Lengthand song selection is good. Some people may be upset that 2 minor hits where left off ( HEART BEAT CITY and STRAP ME IN ). BUT HAY!!! There's no room on the cd for them. ALL THE BIG HITS ARE THERE. Really, this is maybe the GREATEST 80's MUSIC HITS ALBUM out.This is really the best money spent ever on a great "SUMMER .....DESERT ISLAND cd".
