Panorama is the third studio album by American rock band the Cars, released on August 15, 1980, by Elektra Records. Like its predecessors, it was produced by Roy Thomas Baker and released on Elektra Records. 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 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. Panorama peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album's lead single, "Touch and Go", reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100. Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of Panorama. The Cars David Robinson – drums, backing vocals Greg Hawkes – keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals Benjamin Orr – vocals, bass guitar Ric Ocasek – vocals, rhythm guitar Elliot Easton – lead guitar, backing vocals Technical Roy Thomas Baker – production Ian Taylor – engineering John Weaver – engineering assistance Jason Corsaro – engineering assistance Thom Moore – production assistance Artwork David Robinson – cover design Paul McAlpine – photography Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References 1980 albums Albums produced by Roy Thomas Baker The Cars albums Elektra Records albums