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The Cars' persuasive mix of classic rock 'n' roll, punk, pop, synth, and camp became a mainstream phenomenon for several years after the 1978 release of their chart-topping debut album. Alt-rock heroes like The Breeders, power-poppers like Weezer, and hitmakers like The Killers all owe something to their infectious sonic earworms and lush productions.