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Complete Greatest Hits

The Cars · 2002

79 min · 20 tracks · new wave · pop rock

A vibrant collection of catchy hooks and synth-driven melodies that defined the new wave era.

Why listen to this

Best for
catchy hooks and melodies nostalgic listening experiences short, engaging tracks
Context
Released in January 2002, 'Complete Greatest Hits' encapsulates The Cars' impact on pop rock and new wave from their debut in 1978 onward. By this time, the band had disbanded following their last studio album in 1987, making this compilation a reflective retrospective of their influential sound.
If you like
new wave, pop rock

Complete Greatest Hits is an album by The Cars, released in 2002. A vibrant collection of catchy hooks and synth-driven melodies that defined the new wave era. This compilation reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA, underscoring The Cars' enduring popularity. It serves as a vital touchstone for understanding the evolution of new wave music and continues to influence artists across genres today. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Complete Greatest Hits sound like?

A vibrant collection of catchy hooks and synth-driven melodies that defined the new wave era. Rooted in new wave and pop rock.

What makes Complete Greatest Hits by The Cars notable?

This compilation reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA, underscoring The Cars' enduring popularity. It serves as a vital touchstone for understanding the evolution of new wave music and continues to influence artists across genres today. Released in January 2002, 'Complete Greatest Hits' encapsulates The Cars' impact on pop rock and new wave from their debut in 1978 onward. By this time, the band had disbanded following their last studio album in 1987, making this compilation a reflective retrospective of their influential sound.

Who is Complete Greatest Hits for?

Complete Greatest Hits works well if you're into catchy hooks and melodies, nostalgic listening experiences and short, engaging tracks.

How many songs are on Complete Greatest Hits?

Complete Greatest Hits has 20 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.

Tracklist

20 tracks·79:29

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Just What I Needed Standout 3:45
  • 2 My Best Friend’s Girl 3:45
  • 3 Good Times Roll 3:47
  • 4 You’re All I’ve Got Tonight 4:14
  • 5 Bye Bye Love 4:15
  • 6 Moving in Stereo 4:46
  • 7 Let’s Go 3:35
  • 8 It’s All I Can Do 3:45
  • 9 Dangerous Type 4:30
  • 10 Touch and Go 4:57
  • 11 Shake It Up 3:35
  • 12 Since You’re Gone 3:33
  • 13 I’m Not the One 4:14
  • 14 You Might Think Standout 3:07
  • 15 Drive Standout 3:57
  • 16 Magic 3:59
  • 17 Hello Again 3:48
  • 18 Why Can’t I Have You 4:05
  • 19 Tonight She Comes 3:56
  • 20 You Are the Girl 3:55

Release Date

January 1, 2002

Genre

new wave, pop rock

More albums in new wave

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

79 min 29 sec