Negative Theater
Ric Ocasek · 1993
64 min · 15 tracks · pop music
A blend of shimmering pop melodies and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of early '90s alternative rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective moments for deep thinking
- short tracks for quick engagement
- reflective listening during quiet evenings
- playful energy for spontaneous enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, 'Negative Theater' was Ric Ocasek's fourth solo album, coming after his successful work with The Cars. At this point, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the music scene following the band's commercial peak in the 1980s and was exploring more personal themes in his songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cars· David Bowie· Talking Heads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Still Believe 1:27
- 2 Come Alive 3:51
- 3 Quick Change World 4:08
- 4 Ride With Duce 4:04
- 5 What's on TV 4:52
- 6 Shake a Little Nervous 3:57
- 7 Hopped Up 5:05
- 8 Take Me Silver 3:39
- 9 Telephone Again 0:58
- 10 Race to Nowhere 9:20
- 11 Help Me Find America 3:57
- 12 Who Do I Pay 4:39
- 13 Wait for Fate 4:43
- 14 What Is Time 4:48
- 15 Fade Away 5:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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