Negative Theater cover

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.

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
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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

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