Panorama (The Cars album)
Appearance
Untitled | |
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic [1] | |
Robert Christgau [2] | B− |
Rolling Stone [3] | (not rated) |
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
No. | Title | Vocals | Length |
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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 |
No. | Title | Vocals | Length |
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6. | "Misfit Kid" | Ocasek | 4:30 |
7. | "Down Boys" | Orr | 3:09 |
8. | "You Wear Those Eyes" | Orr | 4:55 |
9. | "Running To You" | Orr | 3:22 |
10. | "Up and Down" | Ocasek | 3:31 |
Personnel
- 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
- Produced by Roy Thomas Baker
- Recorded & Engineered by Ian Taylor
- Assistant Engineers: John Weaver, Jason Corsaro
- Photography: Paul McAlpine
Charts
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
Organization | Level | Date |
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RIAA – USA | Gold | December 15, 1980 |
RIAA – USA | Platinum | December 15, 1980 |