What makes Mouth to Mouth by Lipps Inc. notable?

Mouth to Mouth features the iconic track 'Funkytown,' which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The album is significant for its role in popularizing disco music during a time when the genre was becoming mainstream, influencing countless artists and shaping the sound of late 1970s pop music. Released on November 1, 1979, Mouth to Mouth was Lipps Inc.'s second album, following their successful debut with the chart-topping single 'Funkytown.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their place in the disco scene, leveraging the momentum from their earlier hits to explore more elaborate production techniques and expansive arrangements.

How many songs are on Mouth to Mouth?

Mouth to Mouth has 4 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.

Mouth to Mouth

Lipps Inc. · 1979

29 min · 4 tracks · disco

Disco beats pulse through electrifying synths and catchy hooks, creating an irresistible dance floor anthem.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Funkytown — As the album's lead single, 'Funkytown' stands out for its infectious melody and driving rhythm, epitomizing the disco era's vibrant energy.
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All Night Dancing — This track highlights Lipps Inc.'s ability to blend groove-laden rhythms with catchy lyrics, creating an anthem for nightlife and celebration.
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Rock It — 'Rock It' showcases a more aggressive disco sound with punchy horns and dynamic vocals, representing a shift towards a bolder sonic palette within the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid disco elements but lacks depth in composition and cohesion.

What we noticed

The album opens with 'Funkytown,' which features a prominent synth line and a steady four-on-the-floor beat that sets the disco tone.
Tracks two and three maintain a consistent tempo, using layered synthesizers and rhythmic bass lines to create danceable grooves.
The final track, 'Power,' introduces a slightly slower pace, allowing for a dynamic shift in energy as the album concludes.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Funkytown 7:51
2 All Night Dancing 8:00
3 Rock It 5:40
4 Power 7:59

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