Panorama (The Cars album)
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Panorama | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 15, 1980 | |||
Recorded | April–May 1980 | |||
Studio | Power Station, New York; Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles | |||
Genre | New wave, art rock, pop rock | |||
Length | 40:11 | |||
Label | Elektra | |||
Producer | Roy Thomas Baker | |||
The Cars chronology | ||||
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Singles from Panorama | ||||
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic[1] | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Pitchfork Media | 8.0/10[2] |
Robert Christgau[3] | B− |
Rolling Stone[4] | (not rated) |
Panorama is the third studio album by American new wave band the Cars, released in 1980.
Contents
Background[edit]
The record marked a change from the upbeat pop rock and hard rock of the group's previous albums, representing a more aggressive and experimental sound. It was not as commercially successful as the Cars' previous or subsequent albums (until 1987's Door to Door). However, it did hit No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified platinum by the RIAA.[5]
As a single off the album, the song "Touch and Go" peaked at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track listing[edit]
All tracks written by Ric Ocasek.
Side one | |||
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No. | Title | Vocals | Length |
1. | "Panorama" | Ocasek | 5:42 |
2. | "Touch and Go" | Ocasek | 4:55 |
3. | "Gimme Some Slack" | Ocasek | 3:32 |
4. | "Don't Tell Me No" | Benjamin Orr | 4:00 |
5. | "Getting Through" | Ocasek | 2:35 |
Side two | |||
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No. | Title | Vocals | Length |
6. | "Misfit Kid" | Ocasek | 4:30 |
7. | "Down Boys" | Orr | 3:09 |
8. | "You Wear Those Eyes" | Orr/Ocasek | 4:55 |
9. | "Running to You" | Orr | 3:22 |
10. | "Up and Down" | Ocasek | 3:31 |
2017 reissue bonus tracks | ||||
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No. | Title | Writer(s) | Vocals | Length |
11. | "Shooting for You" (previously unreleased) | Orr | 4:04 | |
12. | "Be My Baby" (early version of "Maybe Baby") | Ocasek | 5:00 | |
13. | "The Edge" (previously unreleased) | Orr | 3:26 | |
14. | "Don't Go to Pieces" (B-side of "Don't Tell Me No" and "Gimme Some Slack") | Ocasek, Greg Hawkes | Orr | 4:04 |
Personnel[edit]
The Cars[edit]
- Ric Ocasek – rhythm guitar, lead vocals
- Elliot Easton – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Greg Hawkes – keyboards, backing vocals
- Benjamin Orr – bass, lead vocals
- David Robinson – drums, percussion
Production[edit]
- Roy Thomas Baker – producer
- Ian Taylor – recording, engineer
- John Weaver – assistant engineer
- Jason Corsaro – assistant engineer
- Paul McAlpine – photography
Charts[edit]
Album
Year | Chart | Position |
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1980 | Billboard Pop Albums | 5 |
Singles
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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1980 | "Touch And Go" | Billboard Pop Singles | 37 |
Certifications[edit]
Organization | Level | Date |
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RIAA – USA | Gold | December 15, 1980 |
RIAA – USA | Platinum | December 15, 1980 |
Notes[edit]
- ^ AllMusic Review
- ^ "The Cars: Panorama". Pitchfork Media.
- ^ "Robert Christgau: CG: the cars". Robert Christgau.
- ^ "link". rollingstone.com.
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r3401