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About This Side of Paradise
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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