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 No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified platinum by the RIAA.[5]
As a single off the album, the song "Touch and Go" peaked at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track listing
All tracks written by Ric Ocasek (with Greg Hawkes, on Track 8).
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6. | "Misfit Kid" | Ocasek | 4:30 |
7. | "Down Boys" | Orr | 3:09 |
8. | "You Wear Those Eyes" | Orr/Ocasek | 4:55 |
9. | "Running to You" | Orr | 3:22 |
10. | "Up and Down" | Ocasek | 3:31 |
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11. | "Shooting For You" (previously unreleased) | | Orr | 4:04 |
12. | "Be My Baby" (early version of "Maybe Baby") | | Ocasek | 5:00 |
13. | "The Edge" (previously unreleased) | | Orr | 3:26 |
14. | "Don't Go to Pieces" (B-side of "Don't Tell Me No" and "Gimme Some Slack") | Hawkes, Ocasek | Orr | 4:04 |
Personnel
Production
- Roy Thomas Baker – producer
- Ian Taylor – recording, engineer
- John Weaver – assistant engineer
- Jason Corsaro – assistant engineer
- Paul McAlpine – photography
Charts
Album
Year |
Chart |
Position |
1980 |
Billboard Pop Albums |
5 |
Singles
Year |
Single |
Chart |
Position |
1980 |
"Touch And Go" |
Billboard Pop Singles |
37 |
Certifications
Organization |
Level |
Date |
RIAA – USA |
Gold |
December 15, 1980 |
RIAA – USA |
Platinum |
December 15, 1980 |
External links
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