The Cars – Shake It Up (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1981

Shake It Up is an LP by The Cars from 1981 released on the Elektra label.

About this album

Shake It Up is one of The Cars’ most streamlined and radio-ready albums, sharpening the band’s blend of new wave precision and pop-rock instinct. Released in 1981, it followed their breakthrough run and showed how effectively Ric Ocasek and company could balance cool detachment with nagging, melodic hooks. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker, the album leans into crisp guitar lines, polished synth textures and tightly built choruses, with standout singles including Since You’re Gone and the title track. It helped keep The Cars firmly in the mainstream while reinforcing their reputation for stylish, hook-driven songwriting.