Ric Ocasek - Nexterday (2005)

Ric Ocasek has been changing the face of pop music for nearly 30 years. His incredible musical odyssey began in the late ’60s and includes opening shows for the MC5 and the Stooges, producing some of the most seminal artists of our time (including Weezer, No Doubt and Le Tigre) not to mention a decade-long stint leading The CARS, whose never-ending string of platinum albums and Top 40 hits helped define the post-punk and new wave eras, selling over 25 million albums and creating a blueprint for many of today’s most popular bands. Now Ric is preparing to influence a whole new generation. NEXTERDAY is full of the irresistible hooks and soaring choruses that have made him an icon to so many. Not one to simply stick to formula, NEXTERDAY showcases his unmatched talents as a songwriter, from the darkly twisted "Crackpot", to the heartbreaking melody of "I’m Thinking", to the playful synths (and unshakeable hook) of "Bottom Dollar". (~ Sanctuary)



Tracklist:

01. Crackpot
02. Bottom Dollar
03. Don't Lose Me
04. In A Little Bit
05. Silver
06. Come On
07. I'm Thinking
08. Carousel
09. Heard About You
10. Please Don't Let me Down
11. It Gets Crazy

all songs written by Ric Ocasek
Produced by Ric Ocasek
Engineered by Stephen George
Recorded at One Take Studios & Electric Lady Studios, NYC

Release Date: September 27, 2005
Label: Sanctuary Records