THE CARS Heartbeat City (Original Master Recording
limited edition 10-track LP mastered by Krieg Wunderlich on
the GAIN 2™ Ultra Analog System at Mobile Fidelity Sound
Lab. 1984 will always be remembered for the debut of the
Macintosh computer, the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles,
and the ascent of MTV as the most powerful cultural medium
of the era. The year is also recognized for the Cars’ savvy
contributions not only to the burgeoning music-video channel
but to pop itself.Released in April, the four-times platinum
Heartbeat City ultimately spawned five Top 40
singles—four of them landing in the Top 20, two in the Top
10—and serve as the final memorable record from the Boston
group, which disbanded in 1987. Gatefold picture sleeve
individually gold-foil numbered and factory sealed inside its
loose perforated bag. Recommended).
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The Cars Heartbeat City - Original Master Recording 180 Gram - Sealed US vinyl LP album (LP record)
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| Tracklisting / Additional Info: |
Four-Times-Platinum Heartbeat City Survives as the Cars’ Final Great Album Before Break-Up: Includes “Drive,” “You Might Think,” “Magic,” and “Hello Again,”
Mastered from the Original Master Tapes: Mobile Fidelity's Numbered-Edition 33RPM LP Presents the 1984 Mutt Lange-Produced Record in Extraordinary Sound
1/4" / 30 IPS analog master to analog console to lathe
Sourced from the original master tapes, Mobile Fidelity’s numbered-edition 180g LP of Heartbeat City opens up the soundstages, decongests the low frequencies, and shines a spotlight on Mutt Lange’s pinpoint balances and glossy hooks. Indeed, the now-household-name producer would make a lasting mark with Heartbeat City, whose radio-friendly sound, multi-layered textures, and smooth, suave, synth-heavy pulses set a precedent for the period’s hit-making pop.
Overflowing with a surfeit of finger-snapping beats, electro-pop effects, streamlined guitar notes, and bright melodies, Heartbeat City trades in efficiency, catchiness, and to-the-point craftiness. Unlike most mid-80s records, the electronic effects and sleek tonalities aren't dated due to both the focused production and irresistible songwriting. Leader Ric Ocasek penned all ten tunes, and while a mind-boggling five charted in the Top 40, what makes Heartbeat City such a staple is the fact that it's easy to imagine every song on it crashing the Billboard Hot 100. Call it the new-wave version of Thriller.
Indeed, the record's track list automatically triggers a mental jukebox. The spare simplicity and hopefulness of "Magic." The simultaneously sad longing and soothing somberness of the Benjamin Orr-sung "Drive." The shimmer and shuffling riff of "You Might Think." The ping-pong bounce and futuristic paranoia of "Hello Again." The atmospheric, arty title track. Heartbeat City is a veritable lesson in pop tunesmithship.
Side One
1. Hello Again
2. Looking for Love
3. Magic
4. Drive
5. Stranger Eyes
Side Two
1. You Might Think
2. It's Not the Night
3. Why Can't I Have You
4. I Refuse
5. Heartbeat City
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| Condition : |
Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
In Stock - Buy Now for shipping on Thursday 8th January
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| Year of Release: |
2016 |
| Artist: |
The Cars (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Heartbeat City (click here for more of the same title) |
| Price: |
£ 59.99, US$ 80.99
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| Format: |
vinyl LP album (LP record) |
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| Record Label: |
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab |
| Catalogue No: |
MFSL1-442 |
| Country of Origin: |
USA
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Date of Release: |
Unconfirmed
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
C-RLPHE873943 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
821797144216 |
| Genres: |
80's Pop, POP
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| Related Artists: |
Benjamin Orr, Ric Ocasek |
| Complete Stock List: |
The Cars |
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sales@eil.com to contact our sales team. |
| Alternative Names: |
None |
| To order by phone: |
Call +44 1474 815010 quoting EIL.COM reference number C-RLPHE873943 |
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