Panorama (The Cars album)


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. Billboard Magazine said that while Panorama retained the Cars' minimalist approach from their debut album, it sounded sufficiently different to avoid having the group sound like a caricature of itself. It was not as commercially successful as the Cars' previous or subsequent albums. However, it did hit No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified platinum by the RIAA.
As a single off the album, the song "Touch and Go" peaked at No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track listing

Personnel

The Cars

Album

Single

Certifications