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Mouth to Mouth

by Lipps Inc.

Released: November 01, 1979

Disco, funk

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Mouth to Mouth" is the debut studio album by the American disco and funk band Lipps Inc., released in November 1979. "Mouth to Mouth" captures the quintessential disco sound of the late 1970s, featuring a combination of catchy melodies, rhythmic basslines, and synthesized instrumentation, which was innovative for the time. The band, known for their one-hit wonder reputation, continues to be remembered today primarily for this significant release in disco history.

Inside the Recording

was formed by Steven Greenberg, a musician and producer from Minneapolis. Was formed by Steven Greenberg, a musician and producer from Minneapolis.

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Interesting Facts

Alongside "Funkytown," the album also includes tracks like…

Alongside "Funkytown," the album also includes tracks like "All Night Dancing" and "Rock It," which showcase the band's dance-oriented style and production expertise.

Lipps Inc.'s work, especially highlighted by this album…

Lipps Inc.'s work, especially highlighted by this album, contributed significantly to the late disco era's musical landscape.

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Reception

The album is best known for including the hit single "Funkytown," which became a worldwide disco anthem and topped the charts in numerous countries, including the United States, Australia, and Germany. The success of "Funkytown" helped propel the album to commercial success, resulting in it achieving gold and platinum status in several countries.

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The Complete Album Story

"Mouth to Mouth" is the debut studio album by the American disco and funk band Lipps Inc., released in November 1979. Lipps Inc. was formed by Steven Greenberg, a musician and producer from Minneapolis. The album is best known for including the hit single "Funkytown," which became a worldwide disco anthem and topped the charts in numerous countries, including the United States, Australia, and Germany.

"Mouth to Mouth" captures the quintessential disco sound of the late 1970s, featuring a combination of catchy melodies, rhythmic basslines, and synthesized instrumentation, which was innovative for the time. Alongside "Funkytown," the album also includes tracks like "All Night Dancing" and "Rock It," which showcase the band's dance-oriented style and production expertise.

The success of "Funkytown" helped propel the album to commercial success, resulting in it achieving gold and platinum status in several countries. Lipps Inc.'s work, especially highlighted by this album, contributed significantly to the late disco era's musical landscape. The band, known for their one-hit wonder reputation, continues to be remembered today primarily for this significant release in disco history.