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CANDY-O: EXPANDED EDITION, available July 28, goes beyond the original album’s 11 tracks with seven bonus tracks. Among the highlights are unreleased alternate mixes of “Let’s Go” and “Lust For Kicks,” as well as the previously unissued song, “They Won’t See You (The Northern Studios Version).” Digital remastering was supervised by Ric Ocasek and the album’s liner notes were written by David Wild, including a new interview with guitarist Elliot Easton. Presented in gatefold sleeves, the vinyl version includes music on three sides with an etching on the fourth. Get an instant download of "Let's Go (Monitor Mix)" with alternate vocals by Ben Orr when you pre-order now.
The Cars teamed up once again with producer Roy Thomas Baker (Queen) to record CANDY-O. The album was released in the summer of 1979 and became a huge hit, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Album Chart and eventually earned quadruple-platinum certification in the U.S. alone. One of the singles, “Let’s Go,” was the band’s first Top 15 hit on the Billboard singles chart.
PANORAMA: EXPANDED EDITION, available July 28, builds on the original album’s 10 songs with four bonus tracks. They include the B-side “Don’t Go To Pieces,” as well as unreleased songs like “Shooting For You,” and “Be My Baby.” Digital remastering was supervised by Ric Ocasek and the album’s liner notes were written by David Wild, along with reminiscences from keyboardist Greg Hawkes. Presented in gatefold sleeves, the vinyl version includes music on three sides with an etching on the fourth.
The Cars returned in the summer of 1980 with PANORAMA, which became the band’s third consecutive platinum album and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Album Chart. The album became a fan favorite thanks to songs like “Touch And Go,” “Up And Down,” and “Gimme Some Slack.”
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