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ALBUM · 1986

This Side of Paradise

by Ric Ocasek · Nov 1986 · Geffen · 12 tracks · 50:14

  • electronic
  • new wave
  • pop
  • rock

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Tracklist

  1. 1[intro]0:36
  2. 2Keep On Laughin’4:02
  3. 3True to You4:00
  4. 4Emotion in Motion4:41
  5. 5Look in Your Eyes6:00
  6. 6Coming for You5:34
  7. 7Mystery4:20
  8. 8True Love4:24
  9. 9P.F.J.3:39
  10. 10Hello Darkness4:53
  11. 11This Side of Paradise5:55
  12. 12True Love (instrumental)2:10

Running time 50:14

Tracklist of the first edition, from MusicBrainz.

The story

This Side of Paradise is the second solo studio album by Ric Ocasek, primary vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and frontman for the American new wave band of the Cars. It was released on September 13, 1986, by Geffen Records. Though it was a solo album, other members of the Cars played significant roles. Greg Hawkes plays keyboards and bass throughout the album, and also co-wrote "Hello Darkness". Benjamin Orr provided backing vocals for three songs. Along with Hawkes and Orr, the track "True to You" also features Elliot Easton on guitar. Both production and drumming were handled by Chris Hughes. Hughes had been the recent producer of Tears for Fears most popular two studio albums. Steve Stevens from Billy Idol's backing band plays guitar on over half of the album.

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The record

  • First released
    Nov 1986
  • Labels
    Geffen 924098-2
    Geffen Goldline 24098-2
  • Kind
    Album
  • Formats
    CD 5 editions, Cassette, Digital
  • Editions
    7 releases in 4 countries
  • Running time
    50:14

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