Slipping Out
The Trammps · 1980
38 min · 9 tracks · disco
An upbeat blend of disco grooves and soulful melodies that encapsulates the vibrant energy of late 70s dance floors.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Don't Want To Lose Your Love — This track stands out with its catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics, perfectly blending disco rhythms with a soulful plea for love. Its chart performance exemplified the group's ability to appeal to both disco enthusiasts and pop audiences.
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Looking For You — The infectious beat and lush instrumentation make this track a quintessential dance floor anthem, highlighting The Trammps' signature sound while showcasing their evolution as artists.
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Groove All Mighty — With its powerful groove and energetic delivery, this song captures the essence of disco's exuberance, making it a standout moment on the album that resonates with party vibes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the disco essence while showing signs of transition, balancing upbeat tracks with slower ones.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong disco groove in 'Loveland', maintaining an upbeat tempo throughout the first half.
- Tracks like 'I Don't Want To Lose Your Love' feature prominent horns and layered vocals, typical of the disco sound.
- The final three tracks slow down the tempo, creating a contrast that allows for more soulful expressions.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for dancing
- vibrant energy for gatherings
- soulful melodies for relaxation
- mid-tempo flow for parties
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening
- seek lyrical introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, Slipping Out is The Trammps' fourth studio album, coming after their successful hits in the disco era. At this point in their career, they were trying to maintain relevance as disco began to evolve and face decline, showcasing a shift towards more melodic and introspective themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chic· Kool & The Gang· Earth, Wind & Fire
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Don't Want To Lose Your Love
The bridge emphasizes vulnerability by shifting from appealing for connection to revealing deep fears of loss.
This moment enhances emotional depth through its contrasting tone, making the plea feel more urgent and personal.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Loveland 4:36
- 2 Trained-Eye 5:40
- 3 Mellow Out 4:06
- 4 Groove All Mighty 4:15
- 5 Looking For You 4:30
- 6 Our Thought (Slipping Away) 1:05
- 7 I Don't Want To Lose Your Love 4:31
- 8 Is There Any Room For Me 5:33
- 9 Breathtaking View 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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