''Fast Moving Cars'' is the seventh

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The Clarks The Clarks are an American rock band from the Pittsburgh region, originating at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Over the course of thirty-plus years, they have produced eleven studio albums, two live albums, 2 compilation albums, an EP, and f ...

. The album is more optimistic than previous Clarks albums, mainly because the band members were becoming increasingly satisfied in their personal relationships (a very large number of older Clarks songs talk of break-ups). The band remained a force in the Pittsburgh market and in several surrounding areas, but still failed to break out into the national scene. This was despite a much hyped performance on the

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. Singles from the album still had regional popularity. "Hell on Wheels" became an instant classic in terms of driving songs, while " Shimmy Low" featured an excellent hook and optimistic lyrics. However, the band was not ready to give up on its long history of depressing songs just yet. The third single, the title track "Fast Moving Cars," invoked the feelings of drunkenness and loneliness.

Track listing

#"Hell on Wheels" – 4:26 #"Anymore" – 3:53 #"Shimmy Low" – 3:47 #"Wait a Minute" – 3:37 #"Happy" – 4:20 #"Blue" – 3:51 #"Fast Moving Cars" – 3:46 #"She Says Don't Miss Me" – 3:45 #"Gypsy Lounge" – 3:33 #"You Know Everything" – 2:37 #"Take Your Time" – 3:54 #"Train" – 4:10

Personnel

Scott Blasey Scott Blasey is an American rock musician best known as the lead vocalist for The Clarks, a position he has held since the band's inception in the mid-1980s. Blasey has also released three solo albums. Biography Born in Connellsville, Pennsylva ...

- lead vocals, acoustic & electric guitars * Rob James - electric guitar, vocals * Greg Joseph - bass guitar, vocals * Dave Minarik - drums, vocals

References

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