The Cars Unlocked is a deluxe special release than fans of The Cars will enjoy. This summer there was a tour and CD release by “The New Cars,” but “The Cars Unlocked” features live performances from the most well known line up of The Cars-
Ric Ocasek, Benjamin Orr, David Robinson, Greg Hawkes and Elliot Easton.

The Cars-Unlocked is a totally sweet awesome release that a fan of The Cars won’t want to miss. The set features not only a live performance DVD, but a live performance CD as well. The Cars-Unlocked was released by

The DVD portion of the disc is comprised of various concert performances—all of which occurred at least twenty years ago. There is a small text at the beginning of the DVD which explains that the footage is old and has been restored to the best it can be. Despite the warning, the DVD looks pretty good, it’s just in certain places like various interviews it has that VHS tape look to it. The candid interviews and the rare pictures are awesome.

The Cars-Unlocked gives fans a true behind the scenes and back seat look at the group from their early days to the peak of their success in the mid 1980s. The DVD includes performances of some of their most well known hits including “You Might Think,” “Drive,” “Shake It Up,” “Magic,” and “Let’s Go.” There is also some great footage of late band member Benjamin Orr.

The Cars-Unlocked is a must have for fans. Great effort was put into the production of the DVD. Long time Cars front man Ric Ocasek served as the producers for The Cars-Unlocked.

The DVD features 20 songs and 5 bonus performances. Mixed in the DVD are photos and interviews. Inside is a 28 page lyric book which includes partial lyrics to the songs and photos. The DVD is presented in Dolby 5.1 surround sound. The CD includes 14 digitally re-mastered songs from The Cars.

The Cars Unlocked is an excellent release. It’s a real well designed keepsake.