An Album A Day #25: The Cars SHAKE IT UP [1981]
One of HERC's most beloved, most listened to tapes was one he made that featured The Cars self-titled album on one side and the group's fourth album, Shake It Up, on the other side. He dubbed the tape in the Spring of 1984 after he got the Bug. Both of the albums are chock full of hits and both feature sweet cross-fading segues between their final two tracks that sound amazing in headphones. More than 30 years on, Shake It Up is still a remarkably good listen with strong songs, great performances, and sleek production. Depending on the day, Shake It Up is HERC's favorite Cars album. Has anyone else noticed the last two songs share titles with Buddy Holly songs?
Martin Maenza thinks Side One of this album is "near flawless" - read his track-by-track review @ Martin's View.
Listen to Shake it Up
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