Break Out (1984 Version - Expanded Edition) by The Pointer Sisters - Uhune

ALBUM

By the time the Pointer Sisters unleashed their 1983 Break Out LP, they had racked up six Top Ten singles spread between the pop and R&B charts. Break Out would prove to be their new wave breakthrough, peppering both charts with five further songs -- half the album -- while the LP itself spent over a year on the charts. Astute performers, the Pointer Sisters had embraced the 1980s' penchant for synthesized sonics wholeheartedly and used them to fine effect across songs that were upbeat and slick, space-age dance grooves that brought a new dimension to the trio's sound. Both "Jump (For My Love)" and "Automatic" were massive hits during early 1984, as both injected the sisters' trademark harmonies with fresh grooves that culminated in an appealing blend of old and new. "Neutron Dance," meanwhile, with Ruth Pointer's rich lead vocal laying over an extraordinarily snappy and nearly frenetic melody, did double duty, also featuring in the film Beverly Hills Cop. Using those three songs as a springboard, Break Out powers on through one groover after another with few surprises, although "Dance Electric" combines a synthesizer straight out Human League territory with a blistering guitar solo and "Easy Persuasion" emerges as a smoky ballad of sorts. Although Break Out is a far cry from the Pointer Sisters' earliest intentions, it still charms and pleases. It's a vital part of the early-'80s tapestry, a sonic signpost for the ultimate feel-good generation. ~ Amy Hanson

1. Jump (For My Love)

by The Pointer Sisters

Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mitchell
Marti Sharron
Gary Skardina; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mitchell
Gary Skardina
Marti Sharron; Composer
Engineer: Gary Skardina; Production
Mixing Engineer: James C. Tract
Michael Brooks; Production
Producer: Gary Skardina
Richard Perry
Stephen Mitchell; Production

2. Automatic

by The Pointer Sisters

Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Goldenberg
Brock Walsh; Composer
Lyricist: Brock Walsh
Mark Goldenberg; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Bill Schnee; Production
Producer: Richard Perry
Brock Walsh
Glen Ballard
Glenn Ballard; Production
Recording: Michael Brooks; Production

3. I'm So Excited (12" Remix)

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: June Pointer
Anita Pointer
Ruth Pointer
Trevor Lawrence; Composer
Lyricist: June Pointer
Anita Pointer
Ruth Pointer
Trevor Lawrence; Composer
Producer: Richard Perry; Production

4. I Need You

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: John Black
Nan O'byrne
Richard Feldman; Composer
Lyricist: Richard Feldman
John Black
Nan O'byrne; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Bill Schnee; Production
Producer: Richard Perry
Howie Rice; Production

5. Neutron Dance

by The Pointer Sisters

Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Composer: Allee Willis
Danny Sembello; Composer
Lyricist: Danny Sembello
Allee Willis; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Bill Bottrell; Production
Producer: Richard Perry
Howie Rice; Production
Recording: Michael Brooks; Production

6. Dance Electric

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: Glen Ballard
Brock Walsh
Glenn Ballard; Composer
Lyricist: Glen Ballard
Brock Walsh
Glenn Ballard; Composer
Producer: Richard Perry; Production

7. Easy Persuasion

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: Bruce Roberts
Andy Goldmark; Composer
Lyricist: Bruce Roberts
Andy Goldmark; Composer
Producer: Richard Perry; Production

8. Baby Come and Get It

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: James Ingram
Barry Mann
Cynthia Weil; Composer
Lyricist: James Ingram
Barry Mann
Cynthia Weil; Composer
Producer: Richard Perry; Production

9. Telegraph Your Love

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: Andy Goldmark; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Bill Bottrell; Production
Producer: Richard Perry
Andy Goldmark; Production
Recording: Michael Brooks; Production

10. Operator

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: Howie Rice
Nan O'byrne; Composer
Lyricist: Howie Rice
Nan O'byrne; Composer
Producer: Richard Perry; Production

11. I Need You (Single Mix)

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: John Black
Nan O'byrne
Richard Feldman; Composer
Lyricist: Richard Feldman
John Black
Nan O'byrne; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Bill Schnee; Production
Producer: Richard Perry
Howie Rice; Production

12. Automatic (Single Version)

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: Mark Goldenberg
Brock Walsh; Composer
Lyricist: Mark Goldenberg
Brock Walsh; Composer
Producer: Richard Perry; Production

13. Jump (For My Love) (Single Remix)

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: Gary Skardina
Stephen Mitchell
Marti Sharron; Composer
Lyricist: Marti Sharron
Stephen Mitchell
Gary Skardina; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Jim Tract
Michael Brooks; Production
Producer: Richard Perry; Production

14. I'm So Excited (Single Remix)

by The Pointer Sisters

Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Composer: Ruth Pointer
Anita Pointer
Trevor Lawrence
June Pointer; Composer
Lyricist: Anita Pointer
Ruth Pointer
Trevor Lawrence
June Pointer; Composer
Engineer: Gabe Veltri; Production
Mixing Engineer: James C. Tract
Gabe Veltri; Production
Producer: Richard Perry
Trevor Lawrence; Production

15. Neutron Dance (Single Version)

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: Allee Willis
Dany Sembello; Composer
Lyricist: Allee Willis
Dany Sembello; Composer
Producer: Richard Perry; Production

16. Baby Come and Get It (Single Version)

by The Pointer Sisters

Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Composer: Cynthia Weil
James Ingram
Barry Mann; Composer
Lyricist: James Ingram
Barry Mann
Cynthia Weil; Composer
Engineer: Michael Brooks; Production
Mixing Engineer: Bill Bottrell; Production
Producer: Richard Perry
Barry Mann; Production

17. I Need You (12" Version)

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: John Black
Nan O'byrne
Richard Feldman; Composer
Lyricist: John Black
Nan O'byrne
Richard Feldman; Composer
Producer: Richard Perry
Howie Rice; Production

18. Jump (For My Love) (12" Instrumental Mix)

by The Pointer Sisters

Primary Artist: The Pointer Sisters; Main Performer
Performer: The Pointer Sisters; Performer
Composer: Gary Skardina
Stephen Mitchell
Marti Sharron; Composer
Lyricist: Marti Sharron
Stephen Mitchell
Gary Skardina; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Jim Tract
Michael Brooks; Production
Producer: Richard Perry; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

18 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 19 minutes and 6 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

12/18 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

R&B, Soul, Contemporary R&B

Label

RCA - Legacy

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 5, 1983

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886446386072