  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. as a single off the album, the song "touch and go" peaked at #37 on the billboard 200. ==track listing==   ==personnel== *ric ocasek â rhythm guitar, lead vocals *elliot easton â lead guitar, backing vocals *greg hawkes â
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