Upcoming music release will feature all five original members of Cars
The original members of The Cars are preparing to release new music that includes tracks featuring Ric Ocasek and Ben Orr. An upcoming book about the band has revealed that Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, and David Robinson have been working on music left behind by Ocasek, with references to Benjamin Orr also included in the recordings.
Easton shared details about the new recordings, including finished songs like “Just Can’t Stop,” “One by One,” “The Factory,” “Crossing the Line,” “Crazy Over You,” and “Can’t Stop the Rain.” These tracks showcase the familiar sound of The Cars, with Easton expressing the seamless transition of falling back into the band’s musical world. Despite working on songs that feature their deceased former bandmates’ vocals, Easton describes the experience as enjoyable and not eerie.
The band members are currently unsure of how the new music will be released to the public, as their manager Jeff Kramer is still contemplating various options. There is speculation that the release may take the form of an EP or inclusion in a movie, but the specific plans are still under consideration. It was revealed that Kramer suggested the band pursue working on new songs shortly after Ocasek’s passing in 2019, following the band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The process of creating the new music involved working on demos that Ocasek had recorded in his basement studio, ensuring that the vocals were of high quality. This approach differs from the Beatles’ posthumous release “Free as a Bird,” which required additional processing to integrate archived cassette recordings. Easton emphasized the importance of using well-recorded vocals in the new songs and highlighted the quality of Ocasek’s original demos in facilitating the band’s reunion.
While the world eagerly anticipates the release of the new music from The Cars, fans and music enthusiasts alike can look forward to hearing fresh tracks that continue the band’s iconic sound. The upcoming album with Ocasek and Orr’s presence promises to deliver a nostalgic yet revitalized experience for longtime fans of The Cars’ music. Stay tuned for updates on the release of these anticipated new recordings to hear the magic of The Cars once again.