Just What I Needed: The Cars Anthology
The Cars · 1995
151 min · 40 tracks · new wave · pop rock
A nostalgic blend of catchy hooks and synth-driven melodies defining the essence of new wave rock.
Why this album works
This anthology not only showcases The Cars' chart-topping hits but also emphasizes their lasting impact on the new wave movement. The compilation received positive reviews for its well-curated selection, helping introduce new audiences to their music while reminding longtime fans of their classic hits.
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Just What I Needed: The Cars Anthology' captures The Cars' journey from their formation in 1976 through their commercial peak in the early '80s. By this time, the band had already disbanded after their last studio album 'Door to Door' in 1987, making this anthology a comprehensive look back at their influential sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· Elvis Presley· Willie Nelson· Nancy Sinatra· The Lovin' Spoonful· The Velvet Underground· Kenny Rogers· John Denver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Just What I Needed Standout 3:46
- 2 My Best Friend's Girl Standout 3:46
- 3 Good Times Roll 3:48
- 4 You're All I've Got Tonight 4:16
- 5 Don't Cha Stop 3:05
- 6 Moving in Stereo 4:47
- 7 Take Me Now 4:01
- 8 Cool Fool 2:42
- 9 Let's Go 3:36
- 10 Candy-O 2:39
- 11 Dangerous Type 4:32
- 12 Double Life 4:26
- 13 Got a Lot on My Head 3:01
- 14 It's All I Can Do 3:47
- 15 Nightspots (Early version) 3:09
- 16 Slip Away 3:43
- 17 That's It 3:24
- 18 Panorama 5:46
- 19 Gimme Some Slack 3:35
- 20 Don't Go to Pieces 4:03
Disc 2
- 1 Touch and Go 4:59
- 2 Don't Tell Me No 4:02
- 3 Shake It Up 3:35
- 4 Since You're Gone 3:33
- 5 I'm Not the One 4:15
- 6 Cruiser 4:58
- 7 The Little Black Egg 2:54
- 8 Funtime 3:10
- 9 You Might Think 3:08
- 10 Drive Standout 3:57
- 11 Magic 4:00
- 12 Hello Again 3:49
- 13 Why Can't I Have You 4:05
- 14 Breakaway 3:47
- 15 Tonight She Comes 3:57
- 16 You Are the Girl 3:56
- 17 Strap Me In 4:26
- 18 Door to Door 3:20
- 19 Leave or Stay 3:02
- 20 Ta Ta Wayo Wayo 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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