Recording-wise, Ocasek and Corgan alternated between tracking live in the studio and plotting out songs with programming and drums played to a click, with further guitar overdubs coming later.

Ric Ocasek, lead singer of the new wave rock band The Cars, died of heart disease, according to the New York City medical examiner's office.

Primary Wave Music has acquired partnered with the estate of Cars frontman Ric Ocasek on publishing and other rights.