Album: This Side of Paradise by Ric Ocasek (1986)
Genre: New Wave | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gentle
Record Label: Geffen Records
Format: Album

Artist Background: Ric Ocasek (born Richard Otcasek on March 23, 1944 - September 15, 2019) was the vocalist and frontman for The Cars and a producer for several other groups, including Bad Brains, Suicide and Weezer. Ocasek released his first solo album in 1982. Beatitude is a somewhat more experimental variation of The Cars' New Wave rock sound. A more synthesizer-heavy follow up, This Side Of Paradise, was released in 1986. A minor hit, "Emotion In Motion" accompanied the album. The Cars split in 1987, and O... Part of the American music scene. Associated with Indie Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Benjamin Orr, The Cars, The Fixx, Mr. Mister

Music Scene: Part of the American music scene. Associated with Indie Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: New Wave, Rock/Pop, Gentle, 1980s, Album, Geffen Records


This Side of Paradise

Ric Ocasek

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