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Door to Door

The Cars · 1987

45 min · 11 tracks · new wave · pop rock

A polished blend of synth-driven pop and rock melodies, echoing the late '80s soundscape.

Door to Door is an album by The Cars, released in 1987. A polished blend of synth-driven pop and rock melodies, echoing the late '80s soundscape. 'Door to Door' is significant for its embodiment of the late '80s pop-rock era, featuring the hit single 'You Are the Girl', which reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite mixed reviews from critics, it showcased The Cars' continued evolution in a changing music landscape and has been referenced as an influence on later pop-rock bands. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Door to Door sound like?

A polished blend of synth-driven pop and rock melodies, echoing the late '80s soundscape. Rooted in new wave and pop rock.

What makes Door to Door by The Cars notable?

'Door to Door' is significant for its embodiment of the late '80s pop-rock era, featuring the hit single 'You Are the Girl', which reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite mixed reviews from critics, it showcased The Cars' continued evolution in a changing music landscape and has been referenced as an influence on later pop-rock bands. Released on August 11, 1987, 'Door to Door' was The Cars' sixth studio album and their last before a long hiatus. At this point in their career, the band was navigating changing musical trends and internal dynamics, which resulted in a more polished sound compared to their earlier work. This album followed their commercial peak during the early '80s and marked a transitional moment as they faced declining sales.

How many songs are on Door to Door?

Door to Door has 11 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·45:54

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Leave or Stay Standout 2:56
  • 2 You Are the Girl Standout 3:53
  • 3 Double Trouble 4:14
  • 4 Fine Line 5:23
  • 5 Everything You Say 4:54
  • 6 Ta Ta Wayo Wayo 2:51
  • 7 Strap Me In Standout 4:24
  • 8 Coming Up You 4:19
  • 9 Wound Up on You 5:00
  • 10 Go Away 4:39
  • 11 Door to Door 3:17

Release Date

August 11, 1987

Genre

new wave, pop rock

More albums in new wave

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

45 min 54 sec