Panorama
The Cars · 1980
40 min · 10 tracks · new wave · pop rock
A blend of art rock and new wave, exploring darker themes with polished melodies and synth textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo rhythm throughout
- polished melodies with dark themes
- engaging in-order listening experience
- reflective moments of introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 12, 1980, 'Panorama' is The Cars' third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, 'Candy-O'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating the pressures of commercial success while experimenting with more complex soundscapes and lyrical concepts, setting them apart from their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Devo· Talking Heads· Blondie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Panorama 5:42
- 2 Touch and Go 4:54
- 3 Gimme Some Slack 3:31
- 4 Don't Tell Me No 4:00
- 5 Getting Through 2:35
- 6 Misfit Kid 4:31
- 7 Down Boys 3:06
- 8 You Wear Those Eyes 4:57
- 9 Running to You 3:21
- 10 Up and Down 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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