One of the records that defined the disco era,[3] the album became highly influential not only within the movement, but also in other styles such as hip hop, art rock and new wave.

The beat is more aggressive, the sound tougher and the vocals—while still repetitive and delivered flatly—are arranged and produced so that they demand attention and focus in quickly on a song's sentiments.

"[15] In a review for BBC, Daryl Easlea called the album "one of the greatest exhibits in the case for disco's defence," and saying that it was "Chic's most sustained artistic statement, a celebration of a 70s that was collapsing under its own excess and hedonism.

"[16] "Good Times" has been extensively sampled in other artists' works, most notably in the first top 40 rap single, "Rapper's Delight" by Sugarhill Gang, that same year.

All tracks are written by Bernard Edwards and Nile RodgersTap Dancers on "My Feet Keep Dancing" ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.