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The Cars

Musical Group

The Cars are an American rock/new wave band formed in Boston in 1976, led by songwriter Ric Ocasek, known for concise melodic songs that blend rock guitars and synthesizers.

Ric Ocasek was the band's principal songwriter; Benjamin Orr sang lead on several hit singles. Early production for their debut involved Roy Thomas Baker. The band's signature blend in reviews is tight pop-rock songwriting with prominent keyboard/synth arrangements.

DeBaser's reviews present The Cars as a band that fuses 1970s rock and 1980s synth-driven pop. Ric Ocasek is identified as the primary songwriter while Benjamin Orr sings several key tracks. Reviewers praise albums like The Cars and Heartbeat City while noting uneven results on some later records. Key themes: tight three-minute songwriting, prominent keyboards, and a balance between rock and synth-pop.

For:Fans of 1970s–1980s rock, new wave and synth-pop; listeners seeking concise album critiques.

 Direct and essential.

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 A record I truly recommend.

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 The result will be simply excellent and excellently simple (and of enormous success).

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