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For their third album, 1980's Panorama, the Cars decided to challenge their fans with an album unlike its predecessors. Whereas The Cars and Candy-O were both comprised of instantly catchy and distinctly tuneful songs, Panorama was much darker and not as obvious -- an attempt at breaking away from the expected winning formula. Still, the album was embraced by their fans and hit number five on the charts, although it was the only Cars release not to spawn a true hit single (the closest thing to a hit was "Touch and Go", which peaked at number 37). Standouts included the swirling title track that opens the album, as well as the aforementioned "Touch and Go", which merges off-time keyboard flourishes with some great textural guitar work by Elliot Easton. "Gimme Some Slack" proved to be a fierce rocker, as did the underrated album closer, "Up and Down", while their softer side was represented by "You Wear Those Eyes". Many would consider such tracks as "Down Boys", "Misfit Kid", and "Getting Through" throwaways, but others are strong, just not as well known as some of the other material ("Don't Tell Me No", "Running to You"). It may not be as instantly rewarding as other Cars albums, but Panorama improves with each listen. ~ Greg Prato, all media guide

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Tracklist:

01. Panorama
02. Touch And Go
03. Gimme Some Slack
04. Don't Tell Me No
05. Getting Through
06. Misfit Kid
07. Down Boys
08. You Wear Those Eyes
09. Running To You
10. Up And Down

all songs written by R.Ocasek
Produced by Roy Thomas Baker

• Ric Ocasek – rhythm guitar, lead vocals on 1-3, 5-6, 10
• Benjamin Orr – bass, lead vocals on 4, 7, 8, 9
• Elliot Easton – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Greg Hawkes – keyboards, backing vocals
• David Robinson - drums, percussion

p2p Repack. Thanks to the Original Releaser
Special thanks to NetLab members ;)

Original Release Date: August 15, 1980
Release Date: February 15, 1987
Format: Original Recording, "Non-Target" CD
Label: Elektra (Pressed by Matsushita Electric)
Catalog No.: 5E-514-2