Entre_Perpetuo Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Synth pop one hit wonders vs. new wave veterans in the mid-80s. Who will win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Door to Door wasn't the Cars best album, but it's still the Cars. Easy choice. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 The Cars both ways 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 The Cahs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I've streamed the A-ha album once but I'm picking it since DTD is easily the one subpar Cars album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 After listening to both, the A-Ha album is certainly more consistent, but in it's consistency it fades into the background a bit. Nothing here is bad, but not much jumps out at me. I'd definitely put it on if i was in the mood for straight synth pop, it would probably be the first thing I'd grab. Door To Door, though having it's own highs and lows (heh, see what I did there?), is a bit more upbeat and memorable across the board. Even the songs I didn't particularly like at least make a point to try something different (looking at you Fine Line), and a few of the songs I liked quite a bit were also pretty unique (the title track for instance, perhaps proving even a massive hit making arena band could still get heavy and hard enough to compete with some of the punks). So while it's probably the lesser album, I found myself more drawn to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I like(d) A-ha, back in the day. But The Cars get my vote both times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 What? Take On Me wasn't the only thing A-Ha did? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 What? Take On Me wasn't the only thing A-Ha did? Lol Well this is the album it's off of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) What? Take On Me wasn't the only thing A-Ha did? LolMore like (h)A-Ha... :wacko: Edited June 15, 2021 by laughedatbytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Loved The Cars. Cars Cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) What? Take On Me wasn't the only thing A-Ha did? Lol Sun Always Shines On TV made top 40 and they did the theme for the first Dalton Bond movie. They were like Big Country in that they had many hits in the UK but never did much in the states. Edited June 22, 2021 by invisible airwave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 As a huge Aha fan, easy. Voted them both. I *like* The Cars. But not loads. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) What? Take On Me wasn't the only thing A-Ha did? Lol Sun Always Shines On TV made top 40 and they did the theme for the first Dalton Bond movie. They were like Big Country in that they had many hits in the UK but never did much in the states. That's a strong song too, was a much bigger hit elsewhere than in the states. A-ha has had a long career in Europe, just no success in the US after Scoundrel Days (Cry Wolf being their last US top 40 hit). They will always be known for their top iconic 1980s music video. It does diminish what they actually are as a band, songs like were pretty inventive/heavy for pop artists at the time of release. Can't say I care too much for their music now, but can't deny they were a important band in my early music listening days. Certainly a big part of my musical dna, and a healthy dose of cringe when I listen today. :P Edited June 23, 2021 by stoopid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 I really like the first 2 A-Ha albums, the debut being a real gem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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