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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-along anthems
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- for road trip playlists
- catchy hooks for carefree moments
- late-night dance party vibes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek deep, introspective listening
Where this album fits
- 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
- Devo· Talking Heads· Blondie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Just What I Needed 3:46
- 2 My Best Friend's Girl 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 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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