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Panorama (The Cars album)

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Panorama is the third studio album by American new wave band The Cars, released in 1980.

Background

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 #5 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified platinum by the RIAA.[4]

As a single off the album, the song "Touch and Go" peaked at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ric Ocasek

Side one
No.TitleVocalsLength
1."Panorama"Ocasek5:42
2."Touch and Go"Ocasek4:55
3."Gimme Some Slack"Ocasek3:32
4."Don't Tell Me No"Benjamin Orr4:00
5."Getting Through"Ocasek2:35
Side two
No.TitleVocalsLength
6."Misfit Kid"Ocasek4:30
7."Down Boys"Orr3:09
8."You Wear Those Eyes"Orr4:55
9."Running To You"Orr3:22
10."Up and Down"Ocasek3:31

Personnel

Production

  • Produced by Roy Thomas Baker
  • Recorded & Engineered by Ian Taylor
  • Assistant Engineers: John Weaver, Jason Corsaro
  • Photography: Paul McAlpine

Charts

Album

Year Chart Position
1980 Billboard Pop Albums 5

Singles

Year Single Chart Position
1980 "Touch And Go" Billboard Pop Singles 37

Certifications

Organization Level Date
RIAA – USA Gold December 15, 1980
RIAA – USA Platinum December 15, 1980

Notes