{"product_id":"the-cars-original-album-series-5cd","title":"The Cars - Original Album Series [5CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive albums in one compact box set, Original Album Series collects the first five studio albums from The Cars on CD, covering their run from 1978 to 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Boston band fused punchy guitar rock with new wave synths and a cool, detached attitude, led by the songwriting of Ric Ocasek and the twin lead vocals of Ocasek and Benjamin Orr. Roy Thomas Baker produced the first four albums, giving them a glossy, layered sound, while Robert John \"Mutt\" Lange stepped in alongside the band for the slick, synth-heavy Heartbeat City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe self-titled debut is close to a greatest hits album on its own, led by the nervy power-pop of \"Just What I Needed.\" Candy-O followed with the irresistible \"Let's Go,\" while Panorama took a darker, more experimental turn. Shake It Up brought the band back to the dancefloor with its bouncy title track.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeartbeat City closes the set with the band at their commercial peak, highlighted by the aching ballad \"Drive,\" sung by Orr, one of the most memorable songs of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross these five albums, The Cars defined a sleek, modern sound that still feels fresh. This set is a tidy, space-saving way to own the core of their catalogue in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57518451032369,"sku":"081227982812","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2026\/7313\/files\/The_Cars-Original_Album_Series_5CD_665196a3-720d-4d7e-98a2-1a9460af082c.jpg?v=1794678536","url":"https:\/\/vinyl.com\/products\/the-cars-original-album-series-5cd","provider":"Vinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}