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The Cars — Drag On Forever
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Cynaera
(In a hammock under my own vine and fig tree.)
Posted: Dec 04, 2011 - 18:29
 
I bought this CD (through the link provided) and it's in constant play in my vehicle's CD player.  I LOVE "Keep On Knocking" and several other songs. I have "The Double Cross" by Sloan, but haven't put it in the player yet. I'm spending TOO much money on music! Winter's coming on, and things will be very tight - at least I'll have good music, even if I can't afford to go anywhere.

RP, you're so baaaaaaad for me. I love it. {#Roflol}

BillG
(Paradise, California)
Posted: Nov 09, 2011 - 09:57
 
 kurtster wrote:

This is largely in part because of Todd Rundgren's presence with the band.  He added much to the sum.
 
Todd was involved in their tour a couple of years back (as The New Cars — without Ric Ocasek) but played no part in this album. 

terrapin52
Posted: Nov 03, 2011 - 03:46
 
The Cars were awesome until they started letting Rick Ocasek sing.

kurtster
(Back in Ohiya, for now ...)
Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 15:24
 
 Cynaera wrote:
I really like the Cars' new music, but maybe that's because I didn't expect them to sound exactly like they did before the untimely death of Ben Orr.  I like that they revamped their style and opened up to new things. To me, this isn't stale or boring at all - quite the contrary, it has some sharper edges and isn't as slickly-produced as previous Cars releases.

I'll be spending money on this one, someday soon.
 
This is largely in part because of Todd Rundgren's presence with the band.  He added much to the sum.


thewheedle
(Seattle)
Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 15:16
 
With the volume on low, I kept hearing Joy Division's 'Dead Souls'. I like that The Cars have returned.

Dgradeworkunit
(Shenandoah Valley)
Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 15:15
 
I wonder... is that the first time a glockenspiel has been both mentioned and played in a rock song?

drsteevo
(Location Location)
Posted: Oct 17, 2011 - 06:41
 
Drag On Forever

That's an appropriately named song if I ever heard one.


WayUpNorth
Posted: Oct 05, 2011 - 06:52
 
 fatcatjb wrote:
I like that insistant high guitar note...pretty groovy song
 
Sounds a bit like a Television song?


Cynaera
(In a hammock under my own vine and fig tree.)
Posted: Oct 02, 2011 - 14:16
 
I really like the Cars' new music, but maybe that's because I didn't expect them to sound exactly like they did before the untimely death of Ben Orr.  I like that they revamped their style and opened up to new things. To me, this isn't stale or boring at all - quite the contrary, it has some sharper edges and isn't as slickly-produced as previous Cars releases.

I'll be spending money on this one, someday soon.

vit
Posted: Sep 27, 2011 - 09:10
 
I only caught the end of this song but it sounded a lot like the Secret Machines. Yeah I just found the song found it on Youtube. It kinda shows a funny evolution from Cars —> Secret Machines —> Cars again.

Queue
(ROKville, MD)
Posted: Sep 27, 2011 - 09:07
 
Not sure about this one.  That guitar sorta bugs me, and it kinda Drags on...

Elliott Easton's (usually awesome) licks are traditionally pretty sparse, leaving you wanting more.

Baketown
Posted: Sep 27, 2011 - 09:06
 

This is a good CD however this is not one of tracks that I like



Webfoot
(Eugene, Oregon)
Posted: Sep 27, 2011 - 09:01
 

"Ho hum" describes it for me.



ick
(...out of the primordial ooze)
Posted: Sep 27, 2011 - 09:00
 
An excellent Cars album by The Cars.  Who woulda thunkit?

kcar
Posted: Sep 02, 2011 - 00:30
 
Works for me, despite the usual nonsensical Cars lyrics. Bought the song on iTunes after hearing it here first. 


HazzeSwede
(Vinyl Land)
Posted: Sep 01, 2011 - 04:50
 
Mostly just noise..#4

sirdroseph
(Yes)
Posted: Sep 01, 2011 - 04:47
 
I am witholding judgment. Truth is, I can't decide if I like it or not.{#Stupid}

coloradojohn
(Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan -- 15 min. west of Shinjuku, center of the freaking Universe)
Posted: Aug 29, 2011 - 20:30
 
Oh man it's good, the whole new album; it's mind-boggling how good, really...Hits Me and Keep On Knocking and the very politically charged Blue Tip and Sad Song are only waiting to be discovered and enjoyed...  With a head full of Cars riffs, life can look a whole lot better...it sure worked in the late 70s and early 80s and I'm happy to say, still does.  There is something amazing going on in the catchy little hooks and runs and grooves these guys make together, and best of all it's FUN...


LowPhreak
(United Corporate States of Neo-Feudal Amurika, Inc.)
Posted: Aug 23, 2011 - 13:55
 
 kgish wrote:
Sounds just like their first album, some things just never change.
 
And if it didn't sound like old Cars, people would bitch that "..it sounds nothing like the Cars used to! Their new sound sux!" Blah blah.




Cynaera
(Kenneth's Frequency)
Posted: Aug 23, 2011 - 13:53
 
I was going to bump it from 7 to 8, and I'd already done it! This new Cars is catching me by the ears - I like it the more I hear it. I might have to invest in the CD, or the MP3 download. {#Music}

michaelgmitchell
(Ontario, Canada)
Posted: Aug 15, 2011 - 08:20
 
The Cars? Back again? Who knew? Not me. I'll give it a 'decent'; not convinced this is nothing less than the need to pay some bills, as has been mentioned.

winter
(in exile, as always)
Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 09:43
 
Didn't even know Ocasek has gotten back with them or that they had a new album out until I saw them on Colbert the other day. I'll have to check this out. (Miss Benjamin Orr, though.)

fatcatjb
(Sunny Sacramento)
Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 09:35
 
I like that insistant high guitar note...pretty groovy song

sbegf
(Manchester, Maryland)
Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 09:33
 
 h8rhater wrote:

The time to have "cashed in" was loooonnnggg ago so your argument holds no water.  It sounds kinda cliched, actually.

They got together to do an "album" after all these years because they (particularly Ocasek) wanted to.  If you really liked the Cars back in the day, you might want to give this CD more than just your passing attention and backhand slap.  You might actually like it.

I know I did.

 
I agree completely and I did grab the CD and give it a listen, my problem is I realized/remembered quickly that I did not like the Cars back in the day.  I do wish I had given it a second listen through however, I do really like this track.


mandolin
(...drifting...)
Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 09:33
 
...cool enough for me!..

martinc
(Ottawa Canada)
Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 09:32
 
Very Roxy Musicish to me. i'll give it a 7

h8rhater
Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 12:18
 
 iTuner wrote:
Doesn't really do much.

When the Cars first came out they hit the scene with their own style of music and some real impact.

This new song feels to me like they had some debts that need to be paid so they decided to release a new "album." 
 
The time to have "cashed in" was loooonnnggg ago so your argument holds no water.  It sounds kinda cliched, actually.

They got together to do an "album" after all these years because they (particularly Ocasek) wanted to.  If you really liked the Cars back in the day, you might want to give this CD more than just your passing attention and backhand slap.  You might actually like it.

I know I did.


Synth80s
(*Beautiful* Southern California (cough, choke, honk))
Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 12:10
 
This isn't the best song on The Cars' new album by any means, but it's still good. The new album is great — if you're an old school Cars fan, there's much to love. I sense it's not selling well which would be a shame if true. Does anyone have any sales figures?

muzik
(Montana)
Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 11:58
 
Does indeed grad on forever...they all do.  {#Puke}

kgish
(Lost in the Netherlands)
Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 11:57
 
Sounds just like their first album, some things just never change.

coloradojohn
(Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan -- 15 min. west of Shinjuku, center of the freaking Universe)
Posted: Aug 05, 2011 - 08:53
 
That's exactly what struck me about the song, and if you like the new edginess yet appreciate the essential Carsiness in this, I recommend checking out the rest of the outstanding album!

 Cynaera wrote:
Okay - there's a new edginess to the band with this, and to me, it still captures what The Cars were all about in their day.  I like it. Giving it a 7, with potential for more...



Cynaera
(Kenneth's Frequency)
Posted: Aug 04, 2011 - 16:24
 
Okay - there's a new edginess to the band with this, and to me, it still captures what The Cars were all about in their day.  I like it. Giving it a 7, with potential for more... {#Mrgreen}

iTuner
Posted: Aug 03, 2011 - 11:04
 
Doesn't really do much.

When the Cars first came out they hit the scene with their own style of music and some real impact.

This new song feels to me like they had some debts that need to be paid so they decided to release a new "album." 

ptooey
Posted: Aug 03, 2011 - 10:59
 
When I heard there was going to be a reunion, I didn't expect too much.  While Orr was always my favorite, this is pretty good!

Alexandra
(Here and Now)
Posted: Aug 03, 2011 - 10:59
 
 Cynaera wrote:
I'm liking this a lot, even without Ben Orr (sob!)  Not rating it yet, because I want to hear it a couple more times... So far, so good, though...
 

I miss Benjamin. {#Sad} I always liked his voice just as much as Ric's. But yeah—-this is definitely a sound I've missed in Rock n Roll. They were my very first rock concert at age 15!

MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Aug 01, 2011 - 14:41
 
this is JUST WHAT I NEEDED...{#Bananajam}{#Drummer}{#Bananajam}{#Bananapiano}


Cynaera
(Kenneth's Frequency)
Posted: Aug 01, 2011 - 14:36
 
I'm liking this a lot, even without Ben Orr (sob!)  Not rating it yet, because I want to hear it a couple more times... So far, so good, though...

(former member)
Posted: Aug 01, 2011 - 14:36
 
Eliot Easton, turn that damn annoying guitar down. This is a really boring tune - so, yay, the Cars are back.

The Cars are a paradox to me: some totally iconic hook-laden tune wrapped around some horrendous vocals and some horrible lyricism.

"Let them take you up in the air
Let them muss your rock and roll hair."
WTF?

But then there's Easton, who is sorely under appreciated.

When were the Cars at their best? Easy. When Todd Rundgren fronted them, Kasim Sulton stepped in on bass, and Prairie Prince played drums: The New Cars. They were fantastic. 

Make sure to get to the solo at 2:15.

 



camarkim
(blogspot.com)
Posted: Aug 01, 2011 - 14:35
 
Dig it, but too much christmas bells/chimes in the mix. Glad to hear some new Cars...it's been too long.

Baby_M
(a 100+-year old building in downtown Akron, Ohio)
Posted: Aug 01, 2011 - 14:35
 
I am really liking this one!

ScottFromWyoming
(Powell)
Posted: Jul 31, 2011 - 19:13
 
I'll have to hear it more before I rate it but thanks for playing it. Hard to replace Ben, but to not even try... that's a tough call.
 
Edit: second time thru I'm not feeling it.  Curious about the rest of the album tho.


coloradojohn
(Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan -- 15 min. west of Shinjuku, center of the freaking Universe)
Posted: Jul 28, 2011 - 17:42
 
THANKS, BILL and REBECCA — YOU ROCK!  I'm glad you added this tasty, wicked and deep cut!  I like how it growls along with a barely restrained raw power that flashes through in those classic lashes from that Easton guitar, those quirkily rocking Hawkes keys, those truly inspired Robinson drumbeats, and I'm still amazed at Ocasek's pure genius and rock-solid power-pop skills!