| Artist | Ric Ocasek |
|---|---|
| Cover | Ocanex.jpg |
| Released | September 27, 2005 |
| Studio |
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| Genre | New wave |
| Length | 40:26 |
| Label | Sanctuary |
| Producer | Ric Ocasek |
| Prev year | 1997 |
Nexterday is the seventh and final solo studio album released by former lead singer and songwriter of The Cars, Ric Ocasek.
The album boasts a more DIY sound than previous albums, having been partially recorded in Ocasek's home studio with him playing many of the instruments himself.[1] Musicians featured in his 1982 debut solo album, Beatitude were used on Nexterday, including fellow Cars keyboardist Greg Hawkes, bassist Darryl Jenifer of Bad Brains, drummer/programmer Stephen George and guitarist Roger Greenawalt.[2][3] "Silver" was Ocasek's musical tribute to Benjamin Orr. "Please Don't Let Me Down" references the title of the album, Nexterday.
Track listing
Source:[4]
Personnel
- Ric Ocasek – vocals, all other instruments
- Greg Hawkes – keyboards (5), acoustic guitar (8)
- Roger Greenawalt – guitars (11)
- Darryl Jenifer – bass
- Stephen George – drum programming (2)
- Rob Joanisse – drums (2, 7)
Production
- Ric Ocasek – mixing, illustrations
- Stephen George – engineer, mixing
- Iman – engineer
- Jonathan Adler – assistant engineer
- David Heglmeier – assistant engineer
- George Marino – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
- Ed Sherman – art direction, design
- Frank Veronsky – photography
References
- ^ GirlPosse.com music review
- ^ [ Allmusic:] Credits for Beatitude
- ^ [ Allmusic:] Credits for Nexterday
- ^ "Ric Ocasek – Nexterday". Discogs