Articles — The Cars

This is the third in our new series of profiles of iconic albums, exploring the origins and recording of these famous releases, along with anecdotes about the artists and stories behind the tracks. Look for more iconic album articles coming up soon. Few debut albums have arrived with the confidence, polish, and lasting influence of The Cars self-titled debut album, released on June 6, 1978. At a time when rock music was splintering into arena rock, punk, disco, and the emerging new wave movement, The Cars somehow managed to bridge all of those worlds. Their self-titled debut sounded futuristic without sacrificing...