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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
Andrew Hampp of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine gave the song three-and-a-half stars, writing that it was helping to solidify Trainor "as the self-proclaimed queen of her own genre, 'she-wop.'"<ref name="Billboard 2"/> Carl Wilson, also writing for ''Billboard'', complimented the lyrics, saying that Trainor is "serving notice that she had more going on than a topical trifle".<ref name="Billboard"/> [[Stephen Thomas Erlewine]] from [[AllMusic]] regarded it as the best track on ''Title'', writing that with the song "it's easier to warm to her considerable skill at pastiche and performance."<ref name="AllMusic"/> Matthew Malone of ''Pretty Much Amazing'' deemed the song a "groovy slam-dunk", citing it as an example of "where Trainor shines".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Malone|first=Matthew|date=February 9, 2015|title=Reviews: Natalie Prass, Joey Bada$$, Lupe Fiasco & Meghan Trainor|url=http://prettymuchamazing.com/reviews/natalie-prass-joey-badass-lupe-fiasco-meghan-trainor|magazine=Pretty Much Amazing|access-date=February 9, 2017}}</ref>
"Lips Are Movin" received mixed reviews from music critics. In a positive review, Andrew Hampp of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine gave the song three-and-a-half stars, writing that it was helping to solidify Trainor "as the self-proclaimed queen of her own genre, 'she-wop.'"<ref name="Billboard 2"/> Carl Wilson, also writing for ''Billboard'', complimented the lyrics, saying that Trainor is "serving notice that she had more going on than a topical trifle".<ref name="Billboard"/> [[Stephen Thomas Erlewine]] from [[AllMusic]] regarded it as the best track on ''Title'', writing that with the song "it's easier to warm to her considerable skill at pastiche and performance."<ref name="AllMusic"/> In the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'', Matt Pais opined, "She's versatile, confident, vulnerable and smart, something everyone should already know based on 'Lips Are Movin.'"<ref>{{cite newspaper|last=Pais|first=Matt|date=January 9, 2015|title=Meghan Trainor's 'Title' puts fun, pride in pop|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/redeye/redeye-meghan-trainor-title-review-20150108-story.html|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|access-date=February 9, 2017}}</ref> Matthew Malone of ''Pretty Much Amazing'' deemed the song a "groovy slam-dunk", citing it as an example of "where Trainor shines".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Malone|first=Matthew|date=February 9, 2015|title=Reviews: Natalie Prass, Joey Bada$$, Lupe Fiasco & Meghan Trainor|url=http://prettymuchamazing.com/reviews/natalie-prass-joey-badass-lupe-fiasco-meghan-trainor|magazine=Pretty Much Amazing|access-date=February 9, 2017}}</ref>


''[[Slant Magazine]]''{{'}}s Alexa Camp said the track "strictly adheres to the same beat sheet as its predecessor, but it at least eschews the gimmicky self-help metaphors."<ref name="Slant"/> Mikael Wood writing in the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' viewed "Lips Are Movin" as among ''Title''{{'}}s "dozens of variations" of "All About That Bass", describing it as equally "cheerful and crafty — and as vexing".<ref name="Los Angeles Times"/> Marc Hirsch of ''[[The Boston Globe]]'' derided "Lips Are Movin" for following "the formula of 'All About That Bass' to a tee", writing that Trainor "steals from herself" with the song and is "a plunderer first and foremost".<ref>{{cite newspaper|last=Hirsh|first=Marc|date=January 13, 2015|title=Meghan Trainor, 'Title'|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2015/01/13/meghan-trainor-title/MoFnOiTIZx4I8rHDUhlYlL/story.html|newspaper=[[The Boston Globe]]|access-date=February 9, 2017}}</ref> [[Peter Robinson (journalist)|Peter Robinson]] of ''[[The Guardian]]'' said it "sounds almost identical, except worse."<ref>{{cite newspaper|last=Robinson|first=Peter|author-link=Peter Robinson (journalist)|date=January 15, 2015|title=From Uptown Funk to All About That Bass: what makes a hit count in 2015?|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jan/15/from-uptown-funk-to-all-about-that-bass-what-makes-a-hit-count-in-2015|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=February 9, 2017}}</ref> Dan Weiss of ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' magazine dismissed the song as "the oldest-joke-in-the-book-ask-a-lawyer".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Weiss|first=Dan|date=January 15, 2015|title=Review: Meghan Trainor, 'Title'|url=http://www.spin.com/2015/01/meghan-trainor-title/|magazine=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|access-date=February 9, 2017}}</ref> At the [[2015 Teen Choice Awards]], "Lips Are Movin" was nominated for [[Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – Break-Up Song|Choice Break-Up Song]], but lost to [[Taylor Swift]]'s "[[Bad Blood (Taylor Swift song)|Bad Blood]]".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Steiner|first=Amanda Michelle|date=August 16, 2015|title=Teen Choice Awards winners 2015: TCA winners list|url=http://ew.com/article/2015/08/16/teen-choice-awards-winners-2015-tca-winner-list/|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=February 9, 2017}}</ref>
''[[Slant Magazine]]''{{'}}s Alexa Camp said the track "strictly adheres to the same beat sheet as its predecessor, but it at least eschews the gimmicky self-help metaphors."<ref name="Slant"/> Mikael Wood writing in the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' viewed "Lips Are Movin" as among ''Title''{{'}}s "dozens of variations" of "All About That Bass", describing it as equally "cheerful and crafty — and as vexing".<ref name="Los Angeles Times"/> Marc Hirsch of ''[[The Boston Globe]]'' derided "Lips Are Movin" for following "the formula of 'All About That Bass' to a tee", writing that Trainor "steals from herself" with the song and is "a plunderer first and foremost".<ref>{{cite newspaper|last=Hirsh|first=Marc|date=January 13, 2015|title=Meghan Trainor, 'Title'|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2015/01/13/meghan-trainor-title/MoFnOiTIZx4I8rHDUhlYlL/story.html|newspaper=[[The Boston Globe]]|access-date=February 9, 2017}}</ref> [[Peter Robinson (journalist)|Peter Robinson]] of ''[[The Guardian]]'' said it "sounds almost identical, except worse."<ref>{{cite newspaper|last=Robinson|first=Peter|author-link=Peter Robinson (journalist)|date=January 15, 2015|title=From Uptown Funk to All About That Bass: what makes a hit count in 2015?|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jan/15/from-uptown-funk-to-all-about-that-bass-what-makes-a-hit-count-in-2015|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=February 9, 2017}}</ref> Dan Weiss of ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' magazine dismissed the song as "the oldest-joke-in-the-book-ask-a-lawyer".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Weiss|first=Dan|date=January 15, 2015|title=Review: Meghan Trainor, 'Title'|url=http://www.spin.com/2015/01/meghan-trainor-title/|magazine=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|access-date=February 9, 2017}}</ref> At the [[2015 Teen Choice Awards]], "Lips Are Movin" was nominated for [[Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – Break-Up Song|Choice Break-Up Song]], but lost to [[Taylor Swift]]'s "[[Bad Blood (Taylor Swift song)|Bad Blood]]".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Steiner|first=Amanda Michelle|date=August 16, 2015|title=Teen Choice Awards winners 2015: TCA winners list|url=http://ew.com/article/2015/08/16/teen-choice-awards-winners-2015-tca-winner-list/|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=February 9, 2017}}</ref>

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Song

Writing and development

"Lips Are Movin" was written by Trainor, and Kevin Kadish, who also produced the song.[1] They wrote the track in eight minutes.[2] http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/82666582-157.html

Music and lyrics

"Lips Are Movin" is an uptempo doo-wop throwback.[3][4] It has a playful and cheerful sound, and features a bubblegum pop hook and girl group-style harmonies.[5][6] Trainor sings in a Southern American-inflected patois over Baritone saxophone bleats.[1][7] Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic describes the song as "Motown bounce" and "equally inspired by vintage 45s and Amy Winehouse's snazzy new-millennial revival".[8]

Trainor rebukes a shallow lover and references her previous single "All About That Bass" with the line, "Tell me that you're not just about this bass."[9] She also references the single in the chorus, "I gave you bass / You gave me sweet talk."[7]

Critical reception

"Lips Are Movin" received mixed reviews from music critics. In a positive review, Andrew Hampp of Billboard magazine gave the song three-and-a-half stars, writing that it was helping to solidify Trainor "as the self-proclaimed queen of her own genre, 'she-wop.'"[7] Carl Wilson, also writing for Billboard, complimented the lyrics, saying that Trainor is "serving notice that she had more going on than a topical trifle".[10] Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic regarded it as the best track on Title, writing that with the song "it's easier to warm to her considerable skill at pastiche and performance."[8] In the Chicago Tribune, Matt Pais opined, "She's versatile, confident, vulnerable and smart, something everyone should already know based on 'Lips Are Movin.'"[11] Matthew Malone of Pretty Much Amazing deemed the song a "groovy slam-dunk", citing it as an example of "where Trainor shines".[12]

Slant Magazine's Alexa Camp said the track "strictly adheres to the same beat sheet as its predecessor, but it at least eschews the gimmicky self-help metaphors."[4] Mikael Wood writing in the Los Angeles Times viewed "Lips Are Movin" as among Title's "dozens of variations" of "All About That Bass", describing it as equally "cheerful and crafty — and as vexing".[6] Marc Hirsch of The Boston Globe derided "Lips Are Movin" for following "the formula of 'All About That Bass' to a tee", writing that Trainor "steals from herself" with the song and is "a plunderer first and foremost".[13] Peter Robinson of The Guardian said it "sounds almost identical, except worse."[14] Dan Weiss of Spin magazine dismissed the song as "the oldest-joke-in-the-book-ask-a-lawyer".[15] At the 2015 Teen Choice Awards, "Lips Are Movin" was nominated for Choice Break-Up Song, but lost to Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood".[16]

Chart performance

"Lips Are Movin" became an unforseen success for Trainor at a time when critics regarded her as a one-hit wonder after "All About That Bass".[17]

Music video

Trainor co-designed a cosmetic bag fetauring a pair of lips inspired by the look of the "Lips Are Movin" music video. The limited-edition bag was launched by Trainor in partnership with Clinique on January 20, 2015.[18] Regarding the design, Trainor said, "I wanted to rock the look of the video, and add a little more shine — just the way I like my lips".[19]

John Paul Stapleton of The Boston Globe said Trainor "showed her audience a pastel princess who could appeal to mothers everywhere".[20]

Live performances

In the UK, Trainor promoted "Lips Are Movin" with an acoustic performance of the song and a cover of 5 Seconds of Summer's "Don't Stop" for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge on January 20, 2015.[21] Her rendition of "Lips Are Movin" was later included in the compilation album, BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge 2015.[22] For Trainor's 2016 The Untouchable Tour, the song was given a new arrangement by Johnny Najera.[23]

Cover versions

Tyanna Jones covered the track during the fourteenth season of American Idol on February 27, 2015.[24] On September 29, 2015, Lindsey Elm performed a slowed down version of "Lips Are Movin" on the ninth series of The Voice (US).[25] The song was also covered during the fifteenth season of American Idol by Sara Sturm on January 14, 2016,[26] and Gina Naomi Baez on January 22, 2016.[27]

Personnel

  • Meghan Trainor – vocals
  • Kevin Kadish – drum programming, upright bass, guitar, baritone saxophone, piano, recording, engineer, mixing
  • David Baron – Hammond organ

Credits adapted from liner notes for Title.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Title (CD liner). Meghan Trainor. Epic Records. 2014. 88750 46912 0.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ^ Case, Wesley (October 27, 2014). "'All About That Bass' raises profile of co-writer Kevin Kadish". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  3. ^ Szulman, Jennifer (December 21, 2015). "Love is in the air: the best love songs of 2015". Daily News. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Camp, Alexa (January 9, 2015). "Meghan Trainor: Title". Slant Magazine. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  5. ^ Coscarelli, Joe (January 8, 2015). "Meghan Trainor Enters Spotlight With 'Title'". The New York Times. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Wood, Mikael (January 13, 2015). "Review Meghan Trainor's 'Title' is cheerful, crafty yet vexing". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  7. ^ a b c "The Best and Worst Singles of the Week -- From Iggy Azalea to Meghan Trainor". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  8. ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (January 12, 2015). "Title - Meghan Trainor". AllMusic. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  9. ^ Wilson, Carl (January 12, 2015). "Album Review: Meghan Trainor's 'Title' Mixes Things Up to Mixed Results". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  10. ^ Cite error: The named reference Billboard was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  11. ^ Pais, Matt (January 9, 2015). "Meghan Trainor's 'Title' puts fun, pride in pop". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  12. ^ Malone, Matthew (February 9, 2015). "Reviews: Natalie Prass, Joey Bada$$, Lupe Fiasco & Meghan Trainor". Pretty Much Amazing. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  13. ^ Hirsh, Marc (January 13, 2015). "Meghan Trainor, 'Title'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  14. ^ Robinson, Peter (January 15, 2015). "From Uptown Funk to All About That Bass: what makes a hit count in 2015?". The Guardian. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  15. ^ Weiss, Dan (January 15, 2015). "Review: Meghan Trainor, 'Title'". Spin. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  16. ^ Steiner, Amanda Michelle (August 16, 2015). "Teen Choice Awards winners 2015: TCA winners list". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  17. ^ Moser, John J. (March 4, 2015). "Top 5 Concerts of the Coming Week". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  18. ^ Pesce, Nicole Lyn (January 13, 2015). "Meghan Trainor is now all about those lips". Daily News. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  19. ^ "In the Now: Meghan Trainor collaborates with Clinique, co-designs bag". Daily News. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  20. ^ Stapleton, John Paul (March 21, 2016). "Meghan Trainor shows sultry side in new video, 'No'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  21. ^ "Fearne Cotton, Meghan Trainor in the Live Lounge". BBC. January 20, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  22. ^ Hillyard, Kim (October 8, 2015). "BBC Radio 1 announce 'Live Lounge 2015' album and reveal tracklist". NME. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  23. ^ Feeney, Nolan (July 14, 2016). "Meghan Trainor talks all about that Untouchable Tour". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  24. ^ Schomer, Stephanie (February 27, 2015). "'American Idol' recap: The Top 12 women take the stage". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  25. ^ Chiusano, Scott (September 29, 2015). "'The Voice' season 9, episode 3 recap: The show's first ever marriage proposal turns into a foolish ending". Daily News. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  26. ^ Kirkland, Justin (January 14, 2016). "'American Idol' recap: 'Philadelphia Auditions"". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  27. ^ Kirkland, Justin (January 22, 2016). "'American Idol' recap: 'Final Auditions'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
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