The Cars

Heartbeat City is the fifth studio album by the American new wave band the Cars, released on March 13, 1984, by Elektra Records. It became the band's most commercially successful album, producing six hit singles.

The album, released on March 13, 1984, was produced by the band and Robert John "Mutt" Lange, known for his work with Def Leppard. This marked a shift from their previous producer, Roy Thomas Baker. The production style is noted for being "slick and layered". Heartbeat City was a significant commercial success, reaching number three on the Billboard 200 chart and achieving quadruple platinum status. Critics generally praised the album's polished sound, with Robert Christgau commenting on the band's return to form with their glossy approach.