Fast Moving Cars
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Fast Moving Cars is the 2004 seventh album
by Pittsburgh
band The Clarks
. 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 Late Show with David Letterman. 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 Car
Album
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by Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
band The Clarks
The Clarks
The Clarks are an American rock band from the Pittsburgh region, originating at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Over the course of twenty years, they have produced a total of 12 studio, live and solo releases, selling near a quarter of a million copies....
. 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 Late Show with David Letterman. 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 Car
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 BlaseyScott BlaseyScott 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. Aside from The Clarks, he also has a successful solo career, and three studio albums have been credited to him....
- lead vocals, acoustic & electric guitars - Rob James - electric guitar, vocals
- Greg Joseph - bass guitar, vocals
- Dave Minarik - drums, vocals