The Cars

[carligula]

Let's try to keep this as positive as possible...

[carligula]

I don't think I'm alone in saying that this was the nicest surprise of the lineup announcement. I'm really impressed that Lollapalooza managed to beat Coachella to the punch on this one. It seems like they've been heavily rumored to play in the past. They're the Lou Reed of 2011 I suppose.

[Driftwood]

Definitely a nice surprise.

[nt54]

Can't wait to see them.

[cosmo]

I saw them a long time ago and really want to check them out again. They are a must-see.

[carligula]

Definitely a nice surprise.

Would you say they were just what the Lolla lineup needed?

[arbee]

A very pleasant surprise.

[concertgoer]

My number 2 must see band of the weekend
Kudos to Lolla for getting this reunion show over Coachella

[arbee]

Glad they are on the bill as I am unable to attend the Seattle show. Not as excited as you given that I saw the original line-up, but still looking forward to their set. Who is your #1? BAD? Foo Fighters?

[stupka32]

I really liked seeing them on the line-up, but I am concerned that it is not the original line-up

[concertgoer]

Glad they are on the bill as I am unable to attend the Seattle show. Not as excited as you given that I saw the original line-up, but still looking forward to their set. Who is your #1? BAD? Foo Fighters?

Coldplay followed closely by The Cars and Foo Fighters

[concertgoer]

I really liked seeing them on the line-up, but I am concerned that it is not the original line-up

It's every living member of the band

[RCarr11]

But still too bad that Benjamin Orr died.

[Krentistthedentist]

One of my dad's favorite bands when I was growing up was The Cars.
I'm eagerly looking forward to this set, even if they are going to be shorthanded.

[Miller]

I'm just happy Todd Rundgren isn't in it.

[ln8r]

Their new album is streaming here: http://www1.rollingstone.com/hearitnow/player/cars.html

[arbee]

I'm just happy Todd Rundgren isn't in it.

I would rather see Todd Rundgren than The Cars.

[ten15SaturdayNight]

I would rather see Todd Rundgren than The Cars.

Agreed. But the worst option would be Todd Rundgren as vocalist with "The Cars", like they did a few years ago. Bad idea.

[cosmo]

I'm glad I never saw that.

[arbee]

I actually have that album and like it mainly because i love Todd and enjoy him doing what are essentially covers of Cars' songs. But yea...Todd doing his thing and The Cars doing theirs is the best result.

Edit: To Cosmo...i didn't either but i would have gone if the tour had come anywhere near here.

[concertgoer]

Less Todd and moar Ric plz;)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8oZZJojROo

[NUzsilva2014]

Move like this:

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkoir1kx171qz700qo1_250.gif

[brynrich]

I hope they do a signing at the FYE tent.

I want a picture with Ric Ocasek's Adam's Apple.

[cosmo]

I listened to the new album at Rollingstone.com. It sounded pretty much the same as I remember them in the '80's. Sounded pretty good to me.

[nikkirkpatrick]

In Soviet Russia, the Cars play you.

[carligula]

Their new album is streaming here: http://www1.rollingstone.com/hearitnow/player/cars.html

I missed this when you posted it. Thanks for the link!

[concertgoer]

I really like the new album
Sounds like vintage Cars

[vargo05]

I don't think I'm alone in saying that this was the nicest surprise of the lineup announcement. I'm really impressed that Lollapalooza managed to beat Coachella to the punch on this one. It seems like they've been heavily rumored to play in the past. They're the Lou Reed of 2011 I suppose.

As long as they're not the part of Lou Reed that just had a bunch of feedback and shit coming out of the speakers for 20 minutes, delaying Band of Horses, thus causing BoH to play over into Jane's set and piss more people off.

On that note, great to see The Cars on the lineup. Few other bands that could take this slot could make me happier.

[brynrich]

As long as they're not the part of Lou Reed that just had a bunch of feedback and shit coming out of the speakers for 20 minutes, delaying Band of Horses, thus causing BoH to play over into Jane's set and piss more people off.


Wait, Lou Reed did WHAT?

[rockrdudetim]

Wait, Lou Reed did WHAT?

He did playing a gosh-darn terrible set imho.

[concertgoer]

Setlist from The Cars first show since 1987!

Good Times Roll
Blue Tip
Since You're Gone
Up and Down
My Best Friend's Girl
Touch and Go
I'm in Touch With Your World
Keep on Knocking
You Might Think
Drag on Forever
Free
I'm Not the One
Heartbeat City
Let's Go
Moving in Stereo

Encore:
Sad Song
Just What I Needed

[cosmo]

Nice setlist.

[concertgoer]

Yeah I would be happy with that setlist at Lolla, though I would love to see " Too Late and "Soon" from the new album added

[Joshoeuh]

No "Shake It Up"? Boo.

[arbee]

where's "Drive" ?

[concertgoer]

According to the review that I got the setlist from the only played two Ben Orr songs.
I would love to hear Drive at Lolla though

[concertgoer]

We need some moar video in this thread


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqboA0FofpM&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaTBhR5ydiA

[ten15SaturdayNight]

Greg Kot review of last night's show here: http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2011/05/concert-review-cars-at-the-riviera.html

Set list:

1 Good Times Roll
2 Blue Tip
3 Since You're Gone
4 Up and Down
5 My Best Friend's Girl
6 Hits Me
7 Touch and Go
8 I'm in Touch With Your World
9 Keep On Knocking
10 You Might Think
11 Drag On Forever
12 Free
13 I'm Not the One
14 Sad Song
15 Heartbeat City
16 Let's Go

Encore:
17 Moving In Stereo
18 Just What I Needed

Only difference from set list above (other than slightly changing the order) is the addition of Hits Me, one of the new songs.

[dr. ace]

I'm well aware of The Cars' less than stellar reputation as a live act. Still, it's a bummer to see that inaction live and in person. The band sounded great, but their lack of movement and taciturn nature made for a boring night.

I'll probably still watch them at Lolla because there isn't a lot I want to see :/

Greg Kot reviews the set:
http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2011/05/concert-review-cars-at-the-riviera.html#more

[nikolajz1]

I'm well aware of The Cars' less than stellar reputation as a live act. Still, it's a bummer to see that inaction live and in person. The band sounded great, but their lack of movement and taciturn nature made for a boring night.

I'll probably still watch them at Lolla because there isn't a lot I want to see :/

Greg Kot reviews the set:
http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2011/05/concert-review-cars-at-the-riviera.html#more


I dont get this. Why can some bands like The Strokes get away with just standing there aloof but others dont? Is it the nature of the music?

[concertgoer]

I could care less about them moving around
Their set is going to be fucking great

[nikolajz1]

Yeah I agree. Im very excited.

[fan o gano]

#7 album in America

Not as good as Christina Perri, but you know. good effort.

[concertgoer]

Not bad for a band that hasn't released an album in 24 years.

[dogma]

i'm glad moving in stereo will probably be played

I wonder if we'll get the cool side to side with the vocals

[stupka32]

Great, the act I am anticipating the most is super boring.

[NoSuchThing]

Whenever I bought a record player, about 5 or 6 years ago, I immediately went to the thrift store and bought a handful of LPs. The self-titled Cars album was one of those and I had no idea how much of their music I already knew. It's been a heavy rotation go-to album ever since. It is really perfect in every way and this is definitely one of the top must see acts for me.