Candy-O

I was really surprised when this was released. It was mastered at RTI which has the reputation of being one of the greatest vinyl manufactures in the US. This album got the full MFSL treatment being released on 180 gram vinyl. I have the original Japanese Release with its OBI and it sounds great, but this sounds incredible with no crackling or pops if well cared for. The songs are great songs from my youth. They include: Side one: 1. "Let's Go" 2. "Since I Held You" 3. "It's All I Can Do" 4. "Double Life" 5. "Shoo Be Doo" 6. "Candy-O" Side Two 7. "Nightspots" 8. "You Can't Hold on Too Long" 9. "Lust for Kicks" 10. "Got a Lot on My Head" 11. "Dangerous Type" This is without a doubt one, if not the best, Cars album ever released. It was the beginning of synthesizers and New Wave music and it took the world by storm. If you have a turntable and like this album, you should buy it before they are gone. These are numbered and even though they press quite a lot of them, once they are out of production, they increase in value at a rapid rate. Just wish they would give "Panorama" the MFSL treatment. This takes me back to being a teen in the early eighties and all the excess that went with that amazing decade of time. The one thing I wish Amazon would start doing is allowing the vinyl to be opened at the buyers request and shipped outside of the sleeve. This is how all of my "go to sellers " for vinyl ship the vinyl I buy from them and I never get any seam splits. I have more seam splits from Amazon than any other dealer. The MFSL are not as bad about this as others, but I have a couple that have shipping seam splits. I buy a lot of vinyl from Japan and I never get seam splits because they ship the vinyl outside of the cover. I would buy more from Amazon if they started this option.

"Candy-O" by The Cars is a tantalizing album. Besides the sexy, sizzling cover - the band wasted no time in putting out a playful and carefree record. This album was released a year after their breakthrough debut album and "Candy-O" didn't suffer from the dreaded sophomore slump. This album is full of flavor. "Let's Go" will make you smile (love those handclaps) and "It's All I Can Do" will break your heart. The Cars really showed their artistry on tracks like the wicked "Dangerous Type", and the delicious "Lust For Kicks". The title track is oh so naughty and my favorite track is "Double Life" (excellent guitar solo). Every song is drenched in irresistible synths, (synths galore to be exact!) and Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr had the most unique voices from the new wave era. I wasn't even born when "Candy-O" was released but I've always gravitated towards this kind of music. It's fun and glittery but not in a fluffy, artificial kind of way. I believe that The Cars were an underrated band. The music they created was completely infectious and ahead of its time. If you don't believe me, then all you got to do is listen to "Night Spots" and prove me wrong. "Candy-O" will leave you in a state of pure, unabashed ecstasy. Ear candy at its finest. Enjoy!

I really liked how will the packaging was solid even had a layer of bubble wrap to keep the album nice and tight inside. The album cover came with a really nice plastic protective sleeve that I will continue to use to protect the cover. The album has no defects, no ticks nothing but pure vinyl perfection. Sounds, I think better than when I purchased this album in 1979 / 80 thanks for all the effort getting me this album in perfect condition!!

Not sure why it is not listed as such but wanted to confirm that this $6.99 Elektra release of Candy-O is HDCD Remastered and sounds fantastic. The Cars and Panorama also received the same quality HDCD remaster and sound great as well. Unfortunately the Elektra $6.99 Shake It Up and Heartbeat City releases did not receive this remastering and the difference shows, especially on SIU.

For a lot of bands, their second album makes or breaks them. For the Cars, Candy-o take the best elements from their debut and adds a much more mature direction. "Let's Go" kicks things off wonderfully, with a catchy synth line Ben Orr's fantastic vocals. "Since I Held You" is a great song. At first it starts out with a quirky guitar riff before the song becomes more emotional, and towards the end, Elliot plays a great guitar solo. "Candy-o" picks up the pace a bit, and features possibly Elliot's best guitar solo yet (even if it's only a few seconds long). "Nightspots" is cool too; heavy riffs, wacky vocals, and loud keyboards. To end it all is "Dangerous Type," and I really can't understand why this song doesn't get more airplay. Totally reccommended for fans of the Cars, and anyone who like artsy rock.

Their best Records were The Cars , their First and my favorite Candy-O the Bands Sophomore Album. ! The title track ! with it's incredible Into is , New Wave Genius ! Their 4th Album Heart Beat City was a Smash Pop Rock Record chocked full of Hits and MTV Videos . However Candy-O is a far superior Rock and Roll Record . Excellent Guitar work , Solid Vocals and Keyboard Techno-Madness ! The Drum Grooves are right on target . The Cars had a more unique style and sound on this Record . It was innovative with Production at it's Best . - Candy O' I still Need You !

Das zweite Werk der Cars aus dem Jahr 1979 im Stil des Erstlingswerkes. Popp Rhythmen und bissige Texte im New-Wave-Stil. Der Titel war die Abkürzung für Candy-Obnoxious (die widerwärtige Candy) und so sind auch die Texte von Frauen und Pärchen, die in der Nacht zwar begehrenswert erscheinen, dies aber nicht bis ins Tageslicht halten. Das Titelbild von Candy-O, die Frau auf dem Foto hieß tatsächlich Candy Moore, war von der Plattenfirma geschickt worden. Durch das Remastering klingt die Platte besser als je zuvor und ist nicht mehr so übrtsteuert in den Höhen.

I know this album brilliant

Nice listening

カーズは、このアルバム1枚を持っていれば、大丈夫。カーズの魅力がすべて発揮されている。音質良し。音圧良し。素晴らしいリマスター盤です。50歳前後の方で、昔、このアルバムをレコードで聴いていた方は、このリマスターのCDを購入されることをお勧めします。

Apres un premier album fabuleux, comment faire mieux ? Celui-ci est certes un peu en dessous des attentes, mais il y a quand même de tres bons titres, surtout sur la face A. A l'époque, j'avais été plutot déçu. Avec le recul, je trouve ça tres bien. Contrairement au suivant, Panorama. "Heatbeat city" , avec un son ou se noient les guitares au profit des synthés. Au moins un groupe qui tente au lieu de refaire les mêmes choses.