Benjamin Orr’s melodic, driving basslines and David Robinson’s precise acoustic and electronic drum separation.

"Just What I Needed," "My Best Friend's Girl," "Good Times Roll."

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Following the massive success of the debut, Candy-O maintained the energy but introduced a more polished, almost futuristic sound. The title track features some of the best interplay between Orr's bass and Ocasek’s rhythm guitar. 3. Panorama (1980) The Vibe: Experimental, artsy, and darker. Key Tracks: "Touch and Go," "Panorama," "Gimme Some Slack."

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"Touch and Go," "Up and Down," "Gimme Some Slack."

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The tighter, more compressed sound of Candy-O demands high fidelity to fully appreciate the separation between the guitars and vocals. 3. Panorama (1980)

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, a record that fully embraced the synthesizer and the burgeoning MTV aesthetic. The Peak and the Fade (1984–1987) Heartbeat City

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