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The Cars: Panorama

12 August 1980 · 47 YEARS

Panorama

The Cars

Roy Thomas Baker returned to produce this work as the group sought a claustrophobic atmosphere for the new decade. It relies on icy electronic textures and a lean guitar foundation.

The resulting tracks capture post-punk tension through jarring arrangements. By favoring a more biting approach, the band abandoned the radio-friendly sensibilities that brought them previous fame.

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