Door To Door

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The best Cars songs brought together an almost Motown-level sense of efficiency, a modern tone that was terse and sleek, and an attitude of nonchalance. Those qualities fueled the group’s rapid and sustained succe. And they’re almost entirely absent from 1987’s <i>Door to Door</i>, the group’s dreary farewell album. Some of the songs here had been part of the band’s repertoire for 10 years or more, like “Leave or Stay” and “Ta Ta Wayo Wayo,” staples of the group’s live shows that the band members pulled out of the wastebasket for <i>Door to Door</i>, rather than writing fresh material. Still, The Cars do try out a few new tricks here: “Everything You Say” is twangier than anything the band had recorded before, but takes too long to reach the choru. “Coming Up You” dabbles in light psychedelia, while “Double Trouble,” “Strap Me In,” and “Door to Door” toughen the band’s sound, thanks to guitarist Elliot Easton’s power chord. Those are small reward, though. And with the exception of “Ta Ta Wayo Wayo,” the album lacks exuberance, hook, and purpose. Fans agreed—which is why <i>Door to Door</i> is the worst-selling album of the band’s career. .

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