# The Cars - "Candy-O" - Did The Cars avoid the sophomore slump better than anyone?

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Podcast: [Classic Rocktails](https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-rocktails-7099642)
Published: 2026-07-13T01:01:25+00:00
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Did The Cars avoid the sophomore slump better than anyone? This week on Classic Rocktails, we take Candy-O for a spin — the sleek, strange, hook-packed follow-up that proved The Cars weren’t just new-wave hitmakers. From “Let’s Go” to “It’s All I Can Do” to “Dangerous Type,” The Cars doubled-down on chrome-plated cool, icy attitude, and massive pop instincts. Was Candy-O a step down from the debut, or the moment The Cars became even more interesting? #TheCars #CandyO #ClassicRocktails #ClassicRock #NewWave #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #RicOcasek #BenjaminOrr #ElliotEaston #1979Music #AlbumReview

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