''Nexterday'' is the seventh and final studio album released by former lead singer and songwriter of

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. The album boasts a more DIY sound than previous albums, having been partially recorded in Ocasek's home studio with him playing many of the instruments himself. Musicians featured in his 1982 debut solo album, ''

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'' were used on ''Nexterday'', including fellow Cars keyboardist

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, drummer/programmer Stephen George and guitarist Roger Greenawalt. "Silver" was Ocasek's musical tribute to

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. "Please Don't Let Me Down" references the title of the album, ''Nexterday''.

Track listing

Source:

Personnel

* Stephen George: Drum programming (2) *Rob Joanisse: Drums (2, 7) *

: Keyboards (5); acoustic guitar (8) *

: Bass *Roger Greenawalt: Guitar (11) *

: All other instruments, illustrations

References

Ric Ocasek albums 2005 albums Albums produced by Ric Ocasek Sanctuary Records albums {{2000s-album-stub