Nexterday cover

Nexterday

Ric Ocasek · 2005

40 min · 11 tracks · pop music

A blend of shimmering pop melodies and introspective lyrics reflecting on love and life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective vibes
  • introspective themes of love
  • for casual afternoon
  • melodic earworms for repeated listens

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy dance tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Nexterday' was Ric Ocasek's first solo album in seven years, following the dissolution of The Cars. At this juncture, Ocasek was exploring a more personal and contemplative sound after his earlier commercial successes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Cars· David Bowie· Talking Heads

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Crackpot 3:25
  • 2 Bottom Dollar 3:28
  • 3 Don't Lose Me 3:45
  • 4 In a Little Bit 2:52
  • 5 Silver 4:28
  • 6 Come On 3:35
  • 7 I'm Thinking 3:28
  • 8 Carousel 3:23
  • 9 Heard About You 3:36
  • 10 Please Don't Let Me Down 4:16
  • 11 It Gets Crazy 4:14

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