"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 4 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Cars is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with some notable strengths. The Cars concert reviews describe live shows and performances as consistent.
At First Avenue a month ago, I spent an evening wondering where best to latch on to these four, formerly five, men called The Cars, where to find that glimmer that might turn into deep personal investment.
Everyone from Weezer to Fountains Of Wayne, No Doubt to Motion City Soundtrack have cited the band as primary influences, while critics continue to invoke them, and their hits compilations sell consistently.
The group is doing a quick 10-city tour in support of their surprisingly decent new record, “Move Like This,” and stopped at the Fillmore Auditorium last night.