As A Producer, Ric Ocasek Was Often Just What Bands Needed
Twenty-five years ago, a not-insignificant segment of music fans learned about the greatness of the Cars via Weezer's self-titled debut, widely known as "The Blue Album." Back then, one of the major promotional talking points of the grungy power-pop LP was its production work by Ric Ocasek, the Cars' frontman and songwriter. It was an…
Stereogum — Twenty-five years ago, a not-insignificant segment of music fans learned about the greatness of the Cars via Weezer's self-titled debut, widely known as "The Blue Album."... more info