Mouth to Mouth
The Blackeyed Susans · 1995
48 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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She Breathes In (She Breathes Out) — This track stands out for its lush instrumentation and evocative lyrics that capture the essence of yearning and connection, making it a defining moment on the album.
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Mouth to Mouth — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of intimacy and vulnerability, featuring haunting melodies that linger long after the song ends.
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Hey Buddy — With its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, this track showcases the band's ability to blend melancholy with a sense of hopefulness, providing a contrast to the more somber tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jangly guitars with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong craftsmanship and emotional resonance.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with jangly guitars, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often explore themes of nostalgia and longing, with a consistent use of imagery that evokes emotional responses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- for reflective afternoons
- undistracted full-album listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Mouth to Mouth' was The Blackeyed Susans' third studio album, following their acclaimed release 'Celestial' in 1993. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the Australian rock scene, moving towards a more mature lyrical approach while still retaining their melodic roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Triffids· The Go-Betweens· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 As It Was 4:32
- 2 She Breathes In (She Breathes Out) 5:07
- 3 Let's Live 4:05
- 4 Hey Buddy 4:23
- 5 By Your Hand 2:33
- 6 I Can't Find Your Pulse 6:25
- 7 Mouth to Mouth 4:22
- 8 Mary Mac 3:41
- 9 The Shadow of Her Smile 4:13
- 10 I Need You 3:50
- 11 The End of the Line 5:05
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