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The Cars Tribute CD: Substitution Mass Confusion

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New Wave pioneers The Cars get the tribute treatment on “SUBSTITUTION MASS CONFUSION - A TRIBUTE TO THE CARS”. The CD will be released by indie label Not Lame Recordings. Among those taking the wheel for the tribute are BUTCH WALKER (ex-Marvelous 3, producer for Avril Lavigne and The Donnas), JASON FALKNER (ex-Jellyfish), JON AUER (The Posies, Big Star), ACTION ACTION, SPIRALING, BLEU, DAMONE, The ARGUMENT, Enuff Z'nuff's JOHNNY MONACO, and THE BRAVERY, who were recently named one of Rolling Stone Magazines “10 Bands To Watch“. A portion of the proceeds from the CD will be donated to The American Cancer Society in memory of Cars’ bassist Benjamin Orr, who passed away from the disease in 2000.The Cars were the most successful American band of the New Wave era. From their self-titled debut album in 1978 until their final album, 1987’s “Door To Door”, the band racked up a long string of hits, including “Just What I Needed”, “My Best Friend’s Girl”, “Let’s Go”, “Touch And Go“, “Shake It Up”, “You Might Think”, “Drive”, and “Tonight She Comes”.Combining elements of early rock ‘n’ roll, the British Invasion, art rock, and the burgeoning punk scene, The Cars were a breath of fresh air on a musical landscape that had grown stale and bloated. Songwriter/singer/guitarist Ric Ocasek coupled supreme pop sensibilities with a quirky, totally original point of view. Combining that with singer/bassist Benjamin Orr’s cool vocal delivery, Greg Hawkes other-worldly synthesizer flourishes, Elliot Easton’s fluid, melodic guitar lines, and David Robinson’s cutting edge drum sounds, and you had a band that was truly unique.In their time, The Cars were able to appeal to a wide range of the music listening public. Punk, hard rock, and pop fans alike were taken with The Cars‘ sound. Not everyone had a metal album in their collection, but chances were they had at least one Cars album. This fact is driven home by the artists involved in “Substitution Mass Confusion”. The set features 21 tracks from a wide array of rock, power pop, punk, and electronic artists.Even though their last album came out 17 years ago, The Cars' influence is still being felt in 2005. “Substitution Mass Confusion ” is proof enough of that.Below is the full artist lineup for “Substitution Mass Confusion - A Tribute To The Cars” :JASON FALKNER - Touch And Go BUTCH WALKER (Epic Records) - My Best Friend’s Magic Girlfriend THE BRAVERY (Island/Polydor Records)- It’s All I Can Do BLEU (Aware/Columbia Records) - You Might Think JON AUER (Pattern 25 Records)- Misfit Kid DAMONE (RCA Records) - Just What I Needed OWSLEY (Lakeview Entertainment) - Got A Lot On My Head THE ARGUMENT - Hello Again GIGOLO AUNTS featuring KID LIGHTNING - I’m Not The One SPIRALING - Bye Bye Love ACTION ACTION (Victory Records) - Tonight She Comes THE MILLIONS - You’re All I’ve Got Tonight CHRIS VON SNEIDERN - Drive PURRBOX - Shake It Up JOHNNY MONACO - Dangerous Type DOUG POWELL - Candy-O THE ANDERSONS! - Since You’re Gone DUM DOG RUN - Let’s Go SPARKLE*JETS UK - Slip Away THE CAUTIONS - Nightspots THE DAYBIRDS - Good Times RollFor soundclips and artist bios: http://www.notlame.com/thecars.htm

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Member Since: 12/28/2004
Band Website: notlame.com
Record Label: Not Lame Recordings
Type of Label: Indie

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From Mr. Ocasek himself...

From the October/November issue of Magnet Magazine.  The topic of "Substitution Mass Confusion" is brought up.  Ric Ocasek says, "It's really good.  It's got some really great vers...
Posted by The Cars Tribute CD: Substitution Mass Confusion on Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:56:00 PST

The Critics Have Spoken!!!

What the critics are saying: It was just what we needed!  Kevin Bronson, L.A. Times Where most tribute albums fall short, this one hits the nail on the head! Wonderfully packaged along with a...
Posted by The Cars Tribute CD: Substitution Mass Confusion on Fri, 07 Oct 2005 01:33:00 PST

Boston Globe

"...a crackerjack tribute... this new album came out much better than anyone might have expected. Participants range from Los Angeles-based Jason Falkner and the Andersons!, to Boston-based Bleu (with...
Posted by The Cars Tribute CD: Substitution Mass Confusion on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

The Rock And Roll Report

Check out what the Rock And Roll Report has to say about the tribute: "I admit it, I am not up on the modern rock scene. I know a few names, Foo Fighters, Get Up Kids... that's about it. But I know...
Posted by The Cars Tribute CD: Substitution Mass Confusion on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

TRIBUTE NOW AVAILABLE!!!

"Substitution Mass Confusion - A Tribute To The Cars" is now available from Not Lame Recordings! The CD will be making its' way into stores in the new year, but the quickest, surest way to get it is ...
Posted by The Cars Tribute CD: Substitution Mass Confusion on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST