On This Day August 25 1987 – Door to Door by The Cars Was Released

On this day August 25 1987, Door to Door by The Cars was released. This marked the sixth studio album from the iconic new wave group and would ultimately become their last release before a long hiatus. After years of defining the sleek and synth driven sound of the early 1980s, The Cars delivered an album that leaned more heavily into rock while still maintaining their signature melodic touch.

Door to Door featured the top twenty hit You Are the Girl and offered a blend of upbeat pop rock and more introspective tracks. It also saw Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr sharing vocal duties more prominently than on previous albums, highlighting the duality that helped shape the band's identity. Although it did not reach the same commercial success as earlier efforts like Heartbeat City, the album served as a reflective send off as tensions within the group came to a head.

Following this release, The Cars disbanded in 1988, and members pursued solo projects. Despite being overshadowed by their earlier triumphs, Door to Door has become a noteworthy piece of their discography for fans who followed their evolution from the late 1970s into the close of the decade.

80s insight: Door to Door marked the end of an era for The Cars as they closed out the 1980s with one last album before parting ways.