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Page 10B Thursday, July 19, 1984 The Cars needed a jump start in Greensboro The crowd poured into Greens boro Coliseum July 13 all revved up to see The Cars kick off their 1984 tour. Unfortunately, The Cars stalled in their half-hearted show. The British group Wang Chung opened the show and received a burst of enthusiasm from the crowd for their energetic style, especially when they launched into their hit single "Dance Hall Days." But it was clear they were just a warm-up for the crowd of Cars fans. When band leader Ric Ocas ek's tall, spindly form appeared, followed by the rest of The Cars on the darkened bi-level stage filled with its geometric neon colored decorations, the crowd was not only out of their seats but on top of them with enthusiasm. The Boston-based band then launched into "Hello Again," one of the better cuts off their new album Heartbeat City, which is Review Ivy Hilliard currently No. 4 on the charts. What followed was a dishear tening experience for many of the audience who tried to elicit signs of life from the usually energetic group. i r-p-- 4 m -i m l mm. 1,1 Serving Daily 11:30am - 1:00am 403 W. Rosemary St. 967-1466 HURIE'S TWENTY BOCK! . Put this coupon in your wallet or purse now! r Save on stereo the way it was meant to be at the stereo store where you and music count. Just clip the check on this ad and we'll give you twenty dollars off the regular price of anything in the store over $100. This includes all portables, car stereo, home stereo and video. But hurry, this offer expires Sept. 30, 1984. - . nn I mm m Chapel Hill 942-8546 Greensboro 292-7400 Winston Salem 768-0150 Raleigh 782-4111 175 E. Franklin St. (above Four Corners) 2705 High Point Road (Next to McDonald's) 3443 Robinhood Rd. (across from Pizza Hut) 7105 Glenwood Avenue (next to Circuit City) Ocasek may be able to walk on water in his videos, but he was strictly immobile Friday night. Besides an occasional twitch of his leg, Ocasek was not only still but expressionless in his delivery of even the liveliest numbers such as "Let's Go" and "You Might Think." The rest of the band seemed equally catatonic, and except for a brief hello, had nothing to say to the audience. There were only a few kinks soundwise in the technical parts of the show, which is understan dable at the very beginning of a major tour, but a total lack of energy and enthusiasm at the beginning of a tour does not bode well for a band's reputation with the fans. Not only were the performan ces uncharismatic, but set-ups between numbers were very slow, and the band seemed to leave the stage for a while between each number. The Cars are credited as being the first successful New Wave band in America, and their four platinum albums have generated a lot of hits. Surprisingly, several of their biggest hits including "Shake It Up" were not played at the concert, despite the urgings of the audience. Many songs were the more obscure cuts from their albums, that only the biggest Cars fans could enjoy. Still, several of the low-key numbers, like the melancholy "Drive" (also from the new album) were beautifully executed. The closest the evening came to real excitement was when Ocasek and the boys rocked into their new hit "Magic." Bass player Ben Orr cranked out a great solo, but even the crowd's roar of approval didn't liven things up on stage. After playing about one hour, The Cars exited abruptly. Non stop applause and hundreds of flickering Bics managed to bring them out for a downbeat encore, featuring the title cut from Heart beat City and yet another new song. This time the exit was perman ent, and a chorus of boos was the only response from the audience, many of whom began walking out during the encore. The Cars still have a great sound, but their stage presence needs a jump start. Next time The Cars come to town a lot of disappointed fans may save their bucks for tapes instead of tickets. More people have survived cancer than now live in the Please City of support the Los Anaeles. j - AMERICAN V? CANCER ? SOCIETY We are winning. This space contributed as a public service. Fitch Up Your New Home Or Apartment See Us For Pi gg J5 '"( Corner Clips N ilifv Fr i'i The easiest, y " fit , Pre-finished shelving Brackets WW I Bookends Standards & Supports Glass Shelving a sa f 1 1 1 mmmm m m mmmmm mmm M I l 1 FOR . fCgp Wvw V hL- fastest, pull-it-together yourself '-4 furniture idea since nails. p , COOQrlCtlPO HnriPf See Us For Cinderblocks Shelving I See Us For Stain, Brushes, and Sandpaper! Get ready for our ANNUAL BACKYARD SALE! It'll be bigger and better than ever! ESS o apni daMy I 5. samrdajr VI I
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