The Cars

I liked this, good energy

It was good

++: My Best Friends Girl, I'm in Touch with Your World, You're All I've Got Tonight, Bye Bye Love +: Good Times Roll, Don't Cha Stop, All Mixed Up +-: Just What I Needed, Moving in Stereo 7,6/10

Catchy enough.

pleasantly surprised loved the instrumentals ‘youre all ive got tonight’ #1

Pretty nice synthy tracks and a few songs that are recognised classics. Medium 3.

jumps in a triangle from cool to silly to annoying and back and forth and back and forth

Perfectly fine. I had this on and before I knew it, it was over without catching my attention much, other than the couple tracks I knew. Not overly annoying, not especially great. A textbook 3.

I don't love every song here, in fact Let The Good Times Roll has always been annoying to me and I feel disappointed when I randomly hear it on the radio (the one song by them I feel that way about). But I like this band a lot. They seem to have a lot of reverence to music from the 50s, and they have perfected that short and sweet melodic pop song format, bringing it into a new era. They certainly had their own distinct sound going for the late 70s and early 80s. A song I really love by them is Drive, and looking that up I realize that probably every album of theirs has a few songs I really enjoy, including this one. Solid. 3.5

The guys seem to have a knack for taking simple sounding parts and making interesting music out of them. Always a recognizable sound and really cool background vocals.

hm

Solide.

The first half was great. There were some neat experimentations in the second half, but ultimately it all left me indifferent. It's a good 70's pop rock record.

Last time my listening notes didn't save, as far as I can tell, do hopefully these will. Overall a decent album, not really my style but also not anything I dislike. Musically, it is well constructed, quite sparse at points but in a good way. I'm not sure if that's just the time period or specific to The Cars. I enjoyed how the different instruments were layered. I wasn't really impressed with the vocals, but then I don't think amazing vocals are always necessary, and they fit with the rest of the music. The harmonies are nice. Lyrically, I didn't pay that much attention (I never do). I don't think there was much to get my attention, either in a good or a bad way.

I didn't think I liked The Cars, but this is changing my mind

Perfectly fine, reminds me of Kiss with less energy/pomposity

I really like a few of their songs (My Best Friend's Girl, Just What I Needed) but the rest blurred a bit

I think “Just What I Needed” is the only song I needed to listen to before I die.

Fine, not a huge standout.

'Let the good times roll' reminds you from the start that The Cars had more in common with Television and the New York scene than later became apparent with the mega-hit Heaertbeat City album. Jarring guitars, classy hook and that New York swagger. It continues perfectly with 'My Best Friend's Girl.' In fact, 'Just What I Needed' takes this opening run of pop classics to three. Admittedly it goes downhill form here. 'I'm in touch with your world' is utter rubbish. Pedestrian. It picks up a bit but never to the same level as those first three killer tunes.

How do you rate an album precisely when you've heard half the songs in movies and grocery stores for 40 years The other songs inspired SWRevenge and Killers so I guess 3 stars?

in the world of cars this album would be a ford focus. straight down the middle. not particularly fast, but not slow. not particularly good looking, but not hideous. not particularly economic, but not a gas guzzler. not particularly interesting, but not boring. not particularly cool, but not a ssanyong. just middle.

Do you like rock music? If you do then this album is for you. I like this album the beat of the songs are great, I like the guys voice. I also like taht there using drums it makes the songs sound good. I would recommend this album because there songs are great and I like his voice

cover goes hard liked tracks: 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 strong 3

Fun, poppy, and a little gimmicky. A few standout tracks, but a lot of skippable songs on an already shorter album. Wouldn't hate this as an EP with maybe 3 or 4 songs, but it's not great when a shorter album feels bloated with throwaway tracks. Highs are solid, lows are low. Top tracks: Good Times Roll, Just What I Needed, Moving in Stereo

This album is very split for me. Half the songs are real 70s rock jams, and the other half are either too weird or too plain. As a debut there’s one or two impressive singles that have stood the test of time, while the rest is clearly not their best work.

yeah! this was an album. I liked it, but I didn't love it. That's okay though!

Good Times Roll 3.3 My Best Friend's Girl 3 Just What I Needed 3.6 I'm in Touch with Your World 3.2 Don't Cha Stop 3.1 You're All I've Got Tonight 3.3 Bye Bye Love 3.1 Moving in Stereo 3.3 All Mixed Up 3.4 Score: 3.255555556

It was fine I don’t think there were any stand outs

Crazy that this album had four major major hits on it and I didn’t know that any of them were by this band except for the let the Goodtimes roll.

I’d give it a 7/10, i liked most of the songs and it helped me get out of my comfort zone of music.

Nice but not great

Good

This sounds like 70’s youth to me. Even now I feel like older people listen to this music to feel young again. There’s a kind of fresh teen recklessness in these tunes idk. Just what I needed bangs of course

I almost like it. Good vibes, within the realm of my favourite genres, but... just a bit tamed and pale :(

I liked some of the songs

Some cool electric stuff going on, interested in listening to this again in the future.

A decent effort. Similar to Talking Heads in places.

#71 - some catchy tunes here! Not a lot of depth or anything interesting really, a good album to play if you're driving down the coast or something

Some great stuff and some lesser tracks. The classics are classic for a reason though

Not a single mention of any cars

Has some good classic songs on it but overall not something I think I will reach for too often.

3.5. Such strong singles

Actually liked it a good amount. Would have to be a low 3 but still a 3 regardless

Solid album but a lot of the songs sound the same

All the songs very same-y. Not my taste. If they were around today, maybe I'd like them more. No cold stone classics on the record.

I get the feeling I will be repeating myself a lot in doing these reviews. So many of these albums are inoffensive music, usually erring on the side of good rather than bad even though they mostly don’t suit my tastes, I just can’t work out why they make a list of influential albums over so many other things that were excluded. The Cars, as far as I’m concerned, are a reasonably competent pop-rock outfit from the time period where reasonably popular pop-rock outfits slayed pussy, but realistically what is the influence this album has had? Really just a one hit wonder with “Just What I Needed” which is a really catchy great track. The rest of the album though is just there. Nothing really attention grabbing. Maybe I’m looking at these things wrong. It could be that these guys were the first to bring the synth sound into mainstream rock that was so prevalent through the 80s. I just don’t see the importance here. Overall not a bad album. I don’t think I’d go out of my way to listen to it again aside from the hit, which I had already heard.

Completely inoffensive and obviously important. Just can't shake the feeling that I'm going to... Wait what was I going to say? Idk someone about how how just what I needed is the only memorable song on the album. Completely eclipsed by what it helped to inspire but I'd take this over brit-pop any day 6/10 Fav tracks - Good times roll, just what I needed, all mixed up Least Fav - None really

My question with this album, why is this on the 1001 list? What makes this special? I enjoyed my time with this album, Just what I need, and My Best Friend's Girl were good songs that stick out to me but it didn't feel like a big deal of an album. The only thing it might have influenced was the model on the cover ODing/poisoned. Didn't really feel like a profound album or anything but I could be (and I usually am) wrong. 3/5.

A bit samey, especially the huge poppy hits that are also the best songs on here. There are a few oddball tunes among the track list, but this rests on Ocasek's strong power pop writing chops. Highlights: "Good Times Roll", "My Best Friend's Girlfriend", "Just What I Needed"

Good classic pop/rock. I realized that Just What I Needed is the most popular track from the album, and even though my stats show I’ve listened 3 times before, I didn’t recognize it at all.

always liked the Cars - their old stuff. this album is great from '78! I heard hints of the cure but just for a moment, catchy offbeat melodies that I am still happy to listen to - never thought they would have some staying power but they do

Just what I needed! Faves: Just What I Needed, Good Times Roll

The album that really launched The Cars. Classic minimalist songs with catchy tunes and vocals. Fun, but not too serious, music. Great album.

right in the middle, big up to "all mixed up"

Ligero, sabroso, buena onda. Pone de buenas. No todas las canciones son un hitazo, pero tiene la icónica Moving in stereo.

Really good album, and had sounds spanning from early 70s well into the 80s... But no track was quite good enough to push it up to a 4...

Pidin tästä rehdistä poprockista! Konstailematonta, sopivasti 70-lukua mutta kumman ajatonta. Huumoriakin vähän. Mikäs sen mukavampaa kuunneltavaa.

"Synteettistä" - koukut tuntuvat päälle liimatuilta mutta toimivat paikoin loistavasti. Jatkanen tutustumista.

Ok

surprisingly better than I expected.

It was good, maybe even great. I'll have to listen to it a few more times.

This guy has a really solid voice that can be smooth or gritty. Otherwise, everything about this seems like pretty typical soul/R&B. It doesn’t stand out to me as notable or essential. It’s all pretty decent, musically competent, and a decent listen, but there’s nothing particularly special about it.

A bit too 80s for me, but not unpleasant

I didn't realize how many hits were on this album. All around good. The ones that didn't gain much attention were just ok, but the star power of the big songs elevate the album a bit. 3/5

6.5/10

Good Times Roll My Best Friend's Girl Just What I Needed Moving in Stereo

The Cars have a knack for making music you can't get out of your head. They also seem to have ushered in the 80s, even though this self-titled album came out in 1978. The biggest issue is the simplicity of the lyrics. I always knew what song I was listening to because 85% of the lyrics would be repeating the title. I wish I could give this a higher rating, but they just lack a little bit of creativity lyrically. Best Songs: My Best Friends Girl, Just What I Needed, Moving in Stereo Worst Songs: Good Times Roll, You're All I've Got Tonight,

Nice album, especially for something that you leave playing in the background. Overall, not too bad but nothing really exciting happened, apart from one cool instrumental moment in the Moving in Stereo song, but that was it.

Sounds way ahead of it's time.

Enjoyable

I listened to it. I remember really liking the beginning but then it kinda just faded in the background bc I was stressed. Cool though and I’m definitely keeping it. Had an upbeat vibe. Wait holy crap good times roll

Rock-pop ochentero. No conocía ninguna

Two commercially known songs and 7 songs that were the definition of ok. 5/10

No hice escucha atenta, ya lo había escucha, como álbum me gusta un poco

Just What I Needed and My Best Friend's Girl are both really catchy, I've always particularly liked the former, and as far as 80s albums go I quite like this one, but it didn't really stand out. Fave Track: Just What I Needed Rating: 3

My first car was. 1997 Volvo. It didn’t have a working tape deck, and it sure as hell didn’t have a CD player or Aux input. So I was essentially limited to the radio. Being an anti-modern music, anti-pop music snob at the time (I’m in recovery now, I promise), three of my radio presets were the three major classic rock stations in my area. I discovered some bands and songs I didn’t know before, and enjoyed classics I already loved. The Cars were one of those bands that came on frequently. When they did I…I’d often switch to another station. I really didn’t like “Good Times Roll,” and was sick of “Just What I Needed” from those Best Buy commercials it was featured in. Those were pretty much the only two songs of theirs that would get any airtime. So based on that, I wasn’t a fan. Fast forward fifteen or so years, and we’re here. My tastes have grown and changed (I’m in recovery, remember?), and through the years and my half a year with this project my perspective and attitude toward a lot of music has changed as well. So I really did feel like I was coming at this with fresh ears, especially given that I haven’t thought about The Cars in probably a decade. I actually liked this album. Not enough to be overwhelmed or anything. But enough to give The Cars a second look. They’re much more New Wave than I expected. I heard some Talking Heads sounds in here. I heard some really interesting and at times bizarre stuff. I expected a pop rock album and what I got was a creative, sometimes odd New Wave album that definitely stands on its own. I’m pleasantly surprised to be giving it three stars. Good job, The Cars. Standout Tracks: My Best Friend’s Girl, Just What I Needed

An album that is jam-packed with hit songs. While I had heard a lot of The Cars before, I didnt realize just how many of their hits came from this debut album. That being said, its hard not to notice just how similar a lot of their songs sound when you hear them back to back. Also, the songs that werent hits really dont carry their weight. Overall a good album- catchy songs but lacking any real punch.

bored me until I'm in touch with your world. like the drum pattern in it.

Var det takling heads? Næ. Men det var godt nok til at jeg lyttede 2 gange alligevel.

Det album har klare Talking Heads vibes med en fræk guitarlyd og der er noget David Byrne’sk over vokalen. Men The Cars når bare ikke Talking Heads niveau, ihverfald ikke på dette album. Der mangler et eller andet. Noget coolness måske. Måske mere ironisk distance.

Just What I Needed was my favorite song, and good times roll, apart from that, I tried so hard to like the album. It was like a petty attempt to force myself to like this rock garbage

Ihan kivat parit kappaleet, muuten vähän tylsänpuoleista. Mutta ei huono.

Nice easy to listen rock album

This should be the official soundtrack to the radddad Instagram page

Rock, Pop, 1978 -> 3

Enjoyable with a few songs that I really like, and several memories: like Moving in Stereo that Bingo the Dog used to blast outside his dorm room. And my eldest brother having the original vinyl back in the late 70s/early 80s.

STANDOUTS: My Best Friend's Girl Good Times Roll Just What I Needed OVERALL: 3.5/5

Algumas músicas boas e outras não, bem produzido e com instrumental diverso. Muito bom para um álbum pop, mas pouco inovador ou memorável. Acho que é um álbum que vou voltar a ouvir num dia que estiver afim de anos 80, mas não faço questão de ouvi-lo inteiro novamente.

pretty good stuff - im not prepared to give it 4 stars because i didnt get anything out of the album but i would like to say that this is probably as far away as you can get from my previous review whilst still being the same rating

I don't know... it kind of feels a bit like a less exciting alternative to Talking Heads? At least the singer sounds quite similar to David Byrne. Not sure which band came first, just an observation. Had a hard time finding a song I liked. Even the more popular ones didn't really stick it for me. Weak 3 it is.

This album is full of good songs, but my only issue with them is that a lot of the lyrics are repeated a lot making the songs sound a little repetitive. I personally enjoy their other album called Heartbeat City more. Favorite song: Just What I Needed I'll consider this a high 3/5.

good listen, although i will say that i didn't realize that one song ended and the other started until i looked at the spotify app

Gotta say, I have a hard time correlating the rave 5 star reviews with what I'm hearing. Both the raving and the reviews' contents. Consciously listening to it, or The Cars for that matter, for the first time, this album answers a lot of questions I never had. What if Robert Smith was in Queen. What if New Wave but for an algorithm to follow up with Heart and the Eagles. I mean, I kinda get it - what if #96, Talking Heads' "Fear Of Music" wasn't that dorky-ass art school shit, but instead pleasant rock® for the whole family? But I did not ask for any of that. Why would I? That said, the way they sprinkle in synths here and there is quite lovely and I will admit that this flavour of a radio-friendly genre mix with a 1978 hit that, to me, sounds pretty timeless probably deserves a spot on this particular list.

More themes and trends emerging as this project continues: My reviews often have more to do with the 1001 project and generally comparing albums to each other than rating/reviewing an individual album itself. I'm seeing themes emerge, I'm going to start using a hash tag to organize them so they're easily searchable. This album is another where there's a single standout (Just What I needed), which is not a bad thing. The standout wouldn't have been possible without the others. Much like a dominant mountain peak wouldn't be as tall without the surrounding foothills. Since I just went camping near Mt Hood, an example of this mountain dynamic, I'm going to call this category #hood Another example is #wedding for music that would light up a dance floor. Anyway, I'd give this album a 2.5 PS what's new about new wave?

hadn't heard of the cars before. rly enjoyed the album, very enjoyable new wave and synthpop stuff. love the beach boys 60s pop esc harmonies, and the synth work is rly fun too

When I went over to France to immerse myself, my host family had a vinyl of this. I’m finally listening to it nearly a year after going to France, and it seems bland and inoffensive (two songs in). Apparently it was the progenitor of new wave though, a genre from which I enjoy a few songs, so I shall give this a distinctly average review. I’ve just reread the reviews and I’m unsure where I came up with that, but… what is the point of this then? With further listening, I admire their technique and their songwriting. 6/10.

Classic early 80s (although technically late 70s)

Good Times Roll My Best Friend's Girl Just What I Needed You're All I've Got Tonight

A bit mid but not bad at all

Classic

1001 Albums Day 3 I do find the genre intriguing, it's country/blues rock with quite a few electronic elements, and at the same time similar to the guitar-forward pop at the time like Peter Gabriel, a little bit all over the place, but I am a fan of that approach, I can't lie. That being said, I do find the music itself a bit boring, simple and repetitive. While it's clearly well crafted, high-fidelity, especially for the time, and full of little details, the core itself, I find uninteresting. The country elements are all incredibly hokey, which I know is of the time, doesn't mean I have to like it though. This is likely due to my own biases, late-70s to early-80s is one of my least favourite eras of rock, and quite frankly I do see the era's criticisms of being vapid in this album. It has very little to say, it's all good time, no message, all flash, no substance. Not to say that that is meritless, it certainly has its place, and I do mean the genuinely, but that place is not in my ears. But if you're the type of listener that is looking for a good time, more caring about the guitarwork than the lyrical universe, then this is for you. Though speaking of guitarwork, it doesn't exactly have the most impressive or interesting of the era, it is still fine, but as with a lot of the record, a bit simple. And AGAIN I am neither judging nor talking that down, the beautiful thing about music is that it is EVERYTHING. Favs: Bye Bye Love Least favs: Moving in Stereo, I'm In Touch With Your World, Don't Cha Stop 57/100

Saw the album and thought, “Sweet, those first three songs are all great, can’t wait to hear it all.” Afterwards, thought “My Dad brainwashed me when I was young.” It’s good, but nothing special. Just What I Needed still bops.

No life is a highway -1

There are several big hits on here that feel like they're still well-known by contemporary audiences, but they don't feel like they stand out much based on their own merit now. The album is passable, no more, no less.

Pretty good for 70's/80's pop-rock. A couple classics, which made me think I should consider getting their greatest hits album...but I tried that and I'll pass. Still, not bad. 3.1

I used to really love the cars, now i still like them but they are a bit too dad rock for me. But when those guitar riffs kick in, whew

A solid debut from one of the most fun bands out of that era. There is a blissful kind of optimism through this whole record, a sweet sense of teenage innocence in these anthems about romance and simply having a good time. I think a few of these songs are a little bit awkward, specially the ones where they go for a more "experimental" direction, but songs like "Just What I Needed", "You're All I've Got Tonight" and "Moving in Stereo" are true relics of that era's teen lifestyle.

There are two songs on there with >100m streams. I have never listened to either one before. Thing is, I wouldn't have missed them either.

honestly STOKED on telling my dad that i finally listened to one of his favorite albums and found it mid

Just eating this so I can see the next alb

it's ok

Fine but forgettable.

Норм рок. Синт-рок, если есть такое направление. Включить шумом, пока едешь по дороге в машине -- ок, но в остальном ничего такого.

5/10

I thought the album was good, but I feel like i understand why rock music has moved to new places

few cracking tracks

Agree with Cox, quite enjoyed this album. Was easy to listen to. 7/10

Solid album. Pretty good new wave, pop with some familiar songs. I enjoyed the listen. ***

Rock-pop ochentero. No conocía ninguna.

Fine

(Für mich) das nächste One-Hit-Wonder, eigentlich kenne ich nur den Song Drive, und wenn er im Radio läuft denke ich: Ah ja, 10cc, I'm not in love. Ach nein, falsch, das sind äh... The Cars. Jetzt sitzt es. Die Bildungslücke ist jetzt gefüllt. Starker erster Aufschlag.

This is exactly the kind of music and quality you expect from an album and band both called "The Cars". I guess this album is like watching Formula 1. Depending on your disposition, it's either an exciting affair underpinned by romanticized nostalgia from back then and subconscious memories of your (grand)father, or simply loud cars driving in circles.

Decent album but the bass lines all sound the same

Blah blah blah 80s classic rock blah blah blah again blah blah blah some bangers but still not transcended.

As a kid, everyone seemed to have bought this album. But, it's just too overplayed to enjoy it anymore. My best friends girl: Just What I needed (probably the best track). Forgot how good Moving in Stereo was!

I enjoyed the throwback 70s synth sounds. As dated as this album may be, I do have fond feelings towards what almost every track has to offer. It's about as motivating and feel good as you'd expect considering the era it represents. The LP makes me feel as if I was in a giant motivational montage with it's adventurous rock and roll instrumentals throughout. The more rush energy tracks are my kind of thing, songs like Just what I needed and Don't Cha Stop keep the positivity flowing.

Some old tunes I know. Slight grower.

Fun album.

Enjoyable album which grew on me as it progressed

entertaining

There's already the IMHO typical The Cars sound. Solid production, the album starts well, but the second half gets a bit boring. But after all, it's their debut, so they need room for future improvements.

Fun album. Some pretty decent pop songs to sing along to. 3.5/5 Might listen again

3.5 could go to 4 with more listens

Some classics - Good Times Roll, Best Friends Girl, Just What I needed, etc.

Great, classic, a liiiittle dated. I can't explain it, but the "twang" in the vocals puts a timeframe on the music and it's not quite what I expect to hear in 2024. I probably won't come back to the whole album, but the individual tracks are stand-outs.

Josiah - 3 Elen - 3 3

Quite forgettable.

Like the Pretenders, this VU inspired group, boasting a Modern Lover and a bass player who was never photographed with Queen's Roger Taylor, proving they are the same person (Red Pill: Roy Thomas Baker, who produced the first five Queen albums, is in charge of the excellent sonics here, so fuck you). But Queen this ain't. This is "New Wave". You can tell because they got their wardrobe from the same hip catalog. "Thin ties. Snazzy Suit jackets" (always room for Jello in some shit I'm writing). I really shouldn't lump them together, or type the words "New Wave" with an underlying contempt for the mass consumption it emblemizes; my knowledge of both is limited to 80s FM radio, and with The Cars, that was a lot. And the videos. And the Super Models. And the Wayfarers. So taking this front to back, its solid, competent. No sign of Mutt Lange (the mulleted jagwagon who glopped up the MTV iteration of the band). It boasts one all time classic in "My Best Friend's Girl", one associated with Phoebe Cates coming hither (and a generation of horny teenagers coming yon), and a bunch of rock radio hits. I have never met a Cars obsessive-not a slam, they must exist-but they must exist. This shit gets constant play on FM Rock Radio. Anyway, its cool, I guess.

I had their very popular release, but didn’t realize they had other hit albums. This was good and holds up.

Couple of great tracks here

This was alright! Nothing too exciting but definitely listenable! First couple of tracks are excellent but it all gets a bit samey as you go through.

Made me step in lign with the beat on my way to the bus stop/side of a field but it was a little stressful 🔥🔥

The woman on the cover looks like she's just run over a cyclist and she's happy about it. Inoffensive new wave pop

I had no idea what to expect on this one. I suppose the best way of describing it is a fun inoffensive mixture of styles. Actually I quite enjoyed it, but can’t say I’d ever listen to it again, except maybe ‘You’re all I’ve got tonight’. Random thoughts: I was quite surprised it was 1978 and not mid-80s, so maybe ahead of its time? Also ‘Just what I needed’ seems to be a very early precursor to skate rock.

Everything sounds good, but overall I found it kind of average. Feels like there wasn't too much to the songs other than repeating the chorus. A lot of "hey thats the name of song" moments on this album.

sooo booring this was extremely mid, not bad but im unexcited unintirgued. album cover is so cunty n the album itself just does not do it justice 6/10

Interesting. Pretty sparse instrumentals at times, which I disliked as the album went on. Fun to find Just What I Needed in the wild. Otherwise kinda mid. 6/10

Some really good songs, but lowkey dragged in the middle. The last song was good though

I really enjoyed a few songs but overall, too happy for me. but the guitar solos are great

Some charging passages and electric licks sound far more recent than 1978. Proto-post-punk tracks.

For some reason for which I can't remember I already had Just What I Needed saved in Own Personal Rics, it's got some classic late 70s into 80s glamish light rock going on. Aside from that the rest of the album was pretty trash.

i am sure this is a nice album but i have no memory of listening to it

bop-filled but a little forgettable

UR ALL I GOT TONITE. UR ALL I GOT TONITE. This is pretty poppy for the time. I know a lot of these tunes. It's not bad lol

its alright. no absolute bangers but moving in stereo and best friends girl were both pretty good. 6/10

The Cars took us on a ride here and while it wasn’t a fast ride, it was scenic with windy roads and I had a good time. Synth pop done well with some crunchy guitar riffs tossed in. The guitar work is what surprised me, thought it was especially good on You’re all I’ve Got Tonight. Moving in Stereo was an impressive track that caught me off guard as well. Good fun 3.5 stars

Meh

I like the blend of 1970's vibes and New Wave sounds -- I knew some of these songs already but not all of them, so it was an interesting listen.

Classic pop rock album, lots of well-known hits here. It's easy listening, and probably just as likely to be heard in boomer-directed advertisements as on the radio these days. Can't deny the catchiness of songs like "Just What I Needed", "My Best Friend's Girl", and "You're All I've Got Tonight".

Pretty fine fayre. Plenty of hooks to grab the attention. Varied enough with enough depth to elevate above pure pop and keep the interest until the closing track.

3 - When I was younger, I saw the amount of hits off of this album and assumed this album would be amazing, kinda like a Thriller situation, but to a lesser degree. But, while there are a couple hits off of here that I like, I don't love them or anything, at least not as much as I used to, and everything else is just whatever to me. It all fits together as one cohesive album, but I got bored with some of the deep cuts. I don't like The Cars as much as I thought I would at a younger age, but I'm fine with that. I've found music much more up my alley since then.

didn’t realise this was the album that my best friends girl was on. Just what I needed is a banger. Everything else on it is kinda mid. Moving in stereo is nb.

So front loaded you forget it's not a greatest hits album. There are some serious duds in this line-up though, and the songs that I like are just on the good side of great. A strong 3 from me.

best ok

This album has no ups no downs it just keeps at the same average level the whole time. I quitte enjoyed it, but again it’s nothing special or memorable.

Whatever

New Wave. Die Gitarrenparts überwiegen zum Glück die Synthesizerparts. Aber alles in allem für mich eher mittelmäßig.

Classic. 3.5

Good

Classic classic rock

Classic rock, sometimes kinda punk. Enjoyable

A bit dated but okay. Some weird stuff going on

The songs I already know would probably still be the main reason to go back to the album.

Textbook boomer dad rock (in perfectly fine way)

Enjoyable with some great songs. Vocals are average and the backing vocals are also not a style I enjoy.

Classic

Bizarre, but interesting

Album started off strong but got boring quickly

It was easy listening, not much special

Easy listening crowd-pleasing rock, fun to hear some of the deep tracks off this album for the first time.

There’s a couple of great songs on here - I particularly adore the synth bridge in “Just What I Needed” - and I can absolutely see why they were so beloved as part of that New Wave…wave of bands, but as a whole it doesn’t really hit for me.

A fun, no-strings-attached power pop album. Populated by high-powered gainy guitars, driving 70’s drums, shimmery keys, and multi-tracked delayed vocals, the eponymous debut record by The Cars very much paves the way for future electrified bands in the 80’s and beyond. It still stands on its own, however, as rock-forward, guitar shredded, surface-level lyrical experience. It did not redefine or awaken any great love in me, possibly because The Cars sound exactly like the kind of band Spinal Tap mocked, but still a fun listen. Stand out tracks include “Just What I Needed”, “Don’t Cha Stop”, and “Moving in Stereo”.

The first few songs were good, but that is not enough to elevate the album.

OKAY then, so maybe THAT was Not the Greatest Album EVER, but it was some strong nostalgia, especially Moving in Stereo. We will have to wait and see if these suggestions get stronger over time. Amazon does NOT play gapless?! There is NO EXCUSE for THAT!

70er

It’s pretty inconsistent with some good songs and bad songs. The good songs were Just What I Needed, You’re All I’ve Got Tonight and the closing track All Mixed Up. The songs that were bad or fair on this album had boring melodies and/or dated ambient synths. I pretty got exactly what I expected out of this album. It was a pretty easy listen, but I wouldn’t call it an essential listen.

Some hits on it, but not memorable. a little generic sounding sorry

Rock-pop ochentero. No conocía ninguna.

Started pretty good with some great songs and real classic bangers, but then it went all mehhhhh. Will still listen to the hits, but not sure of the whole album

ok some nice moments but didn’t grab me

There’s a particular sort of music nerd for whom this sort of Power Pop is absolutely the best music that has ever been recorded. Unfortunately, I am not one of them. I can understand why people do enjoy it, it’s insanely well crafted Pop Rock, but for some reason this style’s never clicked for me. I’m probably being overly cynical, but it strikes me as an attempt at popularity rather than a sincere attempt at artistry. It’s the exact same feeling I get with Big Star, but they were put in the fascinating position of being a group grasping for mainstream stardom, but never achieving it. It makes for a better story. I dunno, it deserves props for being an early synth album that doesn’t sound like shit, and I do like My Best Friend’s Girl and Just What I Needed, but that’s just liking the singles on a Pop album, they’re designed to be liked, and this album’s supposed to be more than that, and I just am not feeling it

Decent songs, some neat moments, but felt a bit dated here and there.

Pretty solid album

I liked this, some catchy tracks, nothing too incredible but still doesn’t drag throughout. Very solid, if not super impactful.

3.1/5 Best Track: Just What I Needed

Do not know enough of The Cars except for the big hits of the 70’s and 80’s of which there are a few on this album. So listening to this album with fresh ears was enjoyable although not enough where I would seek out their other albums. Nice to listen in the car or in the background but not something I could listen to seriously.

Still holds up, mostly thanks to terrestrial radio. Doesn't feel like a can't-miss album despite all the singles on it, though.

I'd rate this album a 3.5 because it had some good songs on it

Lekki roczek, 3/5. Całkiem przyjemnie się słucha w tle.

Solid bunch of songs but some real stinkers in the middle. I'm In Touch With Your World has to be one of my least favorite songs ever and brings this down a whole point.

1. good timez roll - 1.5 2. my bezt friendz girl - 1 3. juzt uuhat i needed - 1.5 4. in touch uuith your uuold - 0 5. dont cha ztop - 1 6. your all ive got tonight - 2 7. bye bye love -2 8. moving i n ztereo - 2 9. all mized up - 0

Good. Not what I'd usually listen to, but generally enjoyable. 3/5

Enjoyed a lot more on the second listen, several tracks were familiar and enjoyable

„blend of classical rock with synth lines“

A flat out great collection of songs, but it doesn't resonate with me on a higher level

I definitely hear "My Best Friend's Girl" and "Just What I Needed' on the radio all the time. The album has high recognizability. Most of the album was pretty much in line with what to expect, but "I'm in Touch with Your World" sounds unique and strays away from their usual sound. I really liked "Moving in Stereo." It put me in the mind of a really cool 80's movie. I also liked the end of "All Mixed Up."

lang lang ist es her

Va annerledes enn forventa, men trur eg like da. Masse synth, samtidig som da e ganske basic bitch 70-talls rock

Average at best. I immediately forgot this album existed.

good all 70s rock. i found some of the tracks that i could listen to a couple of times, but nothing EXTREMELY liked

Link https://tidal.com/album/78518270

Let them brush your rock 'n roll hair.... Is it just me, or is this album not as good as I remembered? I found myself just wishing that Benjamin Orr sang all of the songs, and that the guitar was more prominent than the keyboards. Don't get me wrong, there are some classic songs on here, but it's not an essential for me.

Cars!

Well….

Great album

easy listen

Not too bad.

Good grooves but nothing spectacular

It's not really what I like to listen to but it's a really hit dense album and it's tough to not find yourself singing along.

Four radio hits on one album!

It was okay. I think I had already heard almost every song on this album.

Standard classic rock album that was good enough to live on but isn’t all that special. Favorite track: Just What I Needed

I expected to think that this album didn't age well, but I was wrong, it rips.

started great and just kinda fizzled

okay 3.6

War in Ordnung.

Cooler Sound! Gute Musik, würde ich mir sicherlich nochmal anhören. 6.4/10

Idk if i ever listened to this. First three songs are classics that everyone knows but the rest of the album is just okay

2.5/5

Eh. OK.

Yeah hey pretty good not bad nice

How

this really sounds like an earlier queen album if you squint

playing this game is so fun cause i get to listen to albums and go "oh, that's where this song is from!" i've heard so many of the tracks on this before...granted i didn't like most of them in the context of my retail job soundtrack but i enjoyed it much more this time. i don't have any other deep thoughts or faves from this really i just thought it was a nice little pop rock album

really good one, but not my type!

Did not listen. Rating is solely based off of the name.

Quite OK as a background music. Good for work.

Knew most of them. 3/5

Solid nostalgia, nothing I really loved.

Background pop

yeah this sure sounds like music idk

so far, this is quite fun and i quite like listening to it, wouldn’t be a go-to but much much better than bob dylan lol.

Not my favorite but not terrible. Listened through it twice since it’s such a short album. Two songs skipped, zero songs added, won’t go back to it.

Fun.

1. Good Times Roll - kinda catchy I like the beat, a little repetitive though. 2. My Best Friend’s Girl - didn’t mind this one, a little cheesy. Almost a little 60s with the harmonies. 3. Just What I Needed - I like the sound of his one, it’s pretty catchy and the guitar riff is cool. 4. I’m in Touch with Your World - I don’t like this one as much. The music in the chorus sounds like a video game to me. 5. Don’t Cha Stop - I don’t mind this one, but not my favourite either. 6. You’re All I’ve Got Tonight - similar to the last one for me. I like the guitar solo near the end. 7. Bye Bye Love - hearing a lot of almost 80s style here (before it was big) 8. Moving in Stereo - a little less upbeat, I like this style and I like the lyrics of this one. 9. All Mixed Up - interesting sound, it’s kinda frantic Overall, I liked the sound of the album, its almost a little electronic mixed with the guitar at times which is cool. a little odd singing style sometimes for me.

Not sure how I feel about The Cars - sometimes they feel upbeat and sometimes they feel worn out. I won’t turn off their stuff when it comes on the radio but I don’t go looking for it either.

Solide rock album, paar leuke rifs

Erg nice album met lekkere old school rock! ik kende zowel de band als het album nog niet, maar ik laat m zeker in mijn downloads staan terwijl ik niet veel ruimte meer over heb. Dat zegt toch wat lijkt me

Pleasant album through and through

A lot of catchy songs, but nothing groundbreaking by today's standards. Just a very VERY good rock album.

Muy parecido a Queen pero me gustó.

More late 70s punk lol. Television vibes. Perfectly fine but won't come back to anytime soon

Pretty generic rock, but a lot of classics on this album. Generic isn't bad, but just nothing that popped out. Did what it set out to do which was a fun sing along rock album. Can't complain.

Meh

Det må være den største mængde af Aretha Franklin sangeren har lyttet til, men musikken var i den stil jeg forventede ud fra det jeg havde hørt tidligere. Super fint album.

I liked “just what I needed”

A nice and cohesive little album, since it only runs 35 min. Most of my criticisms come from the fact that this is getting close to 50 years old, and rock has pushed its boundaries farther and farther with the years so this can sound a little derivative. But even with all that it's a solid album, I like the bouncy synthesizer lines thrown on top of several of the songs. It cuts through the guitars and drums and captures my attention when it happens.

This one flicks quite happily around the average mark on the dial.

Enjoyed my listens. One of the classic 70’s rock albums. Just What I Needed is a classic

Meh. Stuck in the soggy middle ground between pop and new wave.

57/100

Hhj

Very high 3. Has potential to be a 4 with further listens

The Cars are a song band, not an album band. there are a few good songs on here but there's just no point listening to the album front to back.

Really enjoyable new wave with a banger of a single and some good sound/tunes. Not stand out but enjoyable. A good album rather than a great one.

Ikke min smag, men ikke dårligt

- Falls off in the second half a little bit - Some great iconic songs on here, a great sound - 3.5

Some pretty decent songs. Interesting but not mind blowing.

Mediokres Rockalbum.

3/5. Not as annoying as I remember, these songs actually stand up to the test of time. However, just a few of them. Half of the songs are perfect hits, the other half are skippable. Not much more to say about this one.

Started off fun, got weird and boring after about five tracks.

I thought it was OK, if not particularly my thing.

Was actually really good on second listen

It was good. Not too intense, I knew a lot of the songs.

Not for me, but I get it

I''ll admit that I listened to this album 2 year ago so this is a relisten and I am very biased. Here we go. First 3 songs are solid. I'm in touch with your world is a step down in quality, but still decent. \"Bye bye love\" was also unexpectedly good. This is my kind of sound. Post-punky/power pop sort of feel. Something I really appreciate with this album - it's brevity. 30-40 minute lenght albums are the optimum length. They don't go on too long, but go on long enough to demonstrate talent or lack thereof. So as this album is 35 minutes, this is truly in the golden zone. Overall I'm giving this 3 stars because whilst there were some good songs, the consistency wasn't great - there were plenty of boring songs mixed with the bangers.

The Cars do a lot of different things on this album. There's traditional instruments like guitars, drums and saxophone but there's also synthesizers and drum machines. Very much Synth-rock. Even though they do a lot it's all very mediocre. The songs are somewhat catchy at least.

Held up, but I just didn't love it.

Pretty solid, much better than a three, but undeserving of a four. Majority of the songs were a bop.

Cet album m'a semblé très court! J'étais surprise quand il a été fini. Une ambiance années 80 qui me fait penser à des films et des jeux. C'est daté, au sens où on reconnaît immédiatement la décennie, mais ça n'en souffre pas. Ça dépasse les "hooks" faciles

some classic new wave. Just what I needed is one of my favorite songs, but the rest falls a little flat. still solid

Only knew the first 3 tracks. The rest was fine.

A lot of filler in this album, but a few gems

i really only dug a few tracks but i dug those a lot, they’re still a singles band for me but the singles are really choice

Just What I Needed and my Best Friends Girl probably the best known tracks form The Cars debut album. It's a pretty decent album for a debut, l could enjoy this if it was already playing, but it wouldn't be up there as a choice.

Altijd wel een zwak gehad voor The Cars. My Best Friends Girl alleen al is 3 sterren waard. En dat de zanger/songwriter jaren later de briljante debuutplaat van Weezer heeft geproduceerd maakt hem sowieso een held.

I do love this album. I think it’s a little unrefined and the songs mesh in an ok fashion, but each stand out. Inoffensive and possibly even formulaic, but we’ll composed

Short and sweet album. Album is kinda uniform throughout, makes me wonder if that last why all the hits are loaded in the front

COCHES

for the most part dull and uninteresting Favorite Tracks: Just What I Needed, Bye Bye Love 2.5-3/5

Decent album, although it falls somewhat flat for me personally. It does have some great stand out tracks like All Mixed Up and Just What I Needed.

Full of hits I recognize, appreciate, and like but don’t love.

Enjoyable and a really good ambassador for its milieu, not really my style.

cute at times but generally boring

This was alright, very listenable. 3*

It was fine but ultimately forgettable.

Standard Issue Music. Spotify suggested that I “might also like” a playlist simply titled “Dad Rock.” 2.5/5

The cars - The cars good times roll - 4/5 my best friend's girl - 4/5 just what I needed - 3/5 I'm in touch with your world - 2/5 don't cha stop - 4/5 you're all I've got tonight - 3/5 bye bye love - 4/5 moving in stereo - 3/5 all mixed up - 3/5 favs: my best friend's girl don't cha stop bye bye love

Generally speaking, I like The Cars, but: 1. By now they're a band best experienced through a compilation album. On its own, and by today's standards, this particular album ranges between the mediocre and the nothing special. 2. Heartbeat City is easily The Cars' best album; I wouldn't have picked their debut as the highlight of their work.