The Cars are awesome.

I was going to blog about how terrible my week has been, but that's pretty played. Instead, I'm going to let you all in on a little secret:

The Cars. Are. Awesome.

Over the years, I've been quick to point out that the 1980s was the most culturally inconsequential decade on record. Well, after finally coming to terms with my love of The Cars, I'm starting to reconsider. I submit to you this video as evidence:



Here is a band that clearly doesn't give a shit. They're a lighthearted, poppier version of The Talking Heads. The musicianship is sound -- a decent blend of rock, punk, electronica and definitely a touch of rockabilly. There's definitely some sophistication here -- and I'm not talking about the intricacy of their perms.

But over the top of any real talent is a high-gloss finish. It screams, "We're in this to sell records. We don't give a shit. What of it?"

What of it indeed. The Cars are awesome.