Contact (Pointer Sisters album)

Contact is the tenth studio album by American R&B group the Pointer Sisters, released in 1985 on RCA Records. The album became a major commercial success, reaching number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart and being certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The album spawned several hit singles, including "Jump (For My Love)," which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Automatic," which reached number 5. Other notable tracks include "Dare Me" and "Neutron Dance," both of which charted within the top 40.

Contact is noted for its contemporary sound, incorporating elements of synth-pop, new wave, and funk. Its production and songwriting credits feature collaborations with various producers and songwriters, contributing to its diverse musical landscape. The album is generally regarded as one of the Pointer Sisters' most successful and influential works, solidifying their status as a prominent R&B and pop act of the 1980s. It won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "Jump (For My Love)."