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Dec 30, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day December 30 1982 - Beatitude by Ric Ocasek Was Released.

On this day December 30 1982, Beatitude by Ric Ocasek was released, marking his debut solo album outside of his work with The Cars. The record leaned heavily into synthesizers and modern production, signaling a clear embrace of early 80s electronic pop influences.

Beatitude reflected the growing confidence of artists stepping away from successful bands to explore more personal and experimental directions. The album...

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