A Little More Magic
Teddy Pendergrass · 1993
61 min · 12 tracks · funk
A lush blend of soul and R&B, infused with Teddy Pendergrass's signature smooth vocals and heartfelt lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Believe in Love — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its hopeful lyrics and Pendergrass’s powerful delivery, embodying themes of love and redemption.
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I Choose You — The song features an infectious groove and a romantic sentiment that resonates deeply, demonstrating Pendergrass's ability to infuse personal touch into universal themes.
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A Little More Magic — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its soulful melody and lyrical exploration of love’s transformative power, showcasing Pendergrass's emotional range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout tracks that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent mid-tempo groove across most tracks, with only a few moments of variation in tempo.
- Several tracks incorporate lush string arrangements that complement the rhythmic foundation, enhancing the overall sound without overwhelming it.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smooth grooves for romantic evenings
- wave-like pacing that unfolds gently
- emotional depth in vocal delivery
- dynamic journey with thematic reprise
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid slow, reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 14, 1993, A Little More Magic marked Teddy Pendergrass's first album after a serious car accident in 1982 that altered his career trajectory. By the time of this release, he was transitioning back into the music scene after years away from recording, seeking to reclaim his status as a leading voice in R&B.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marvin Gaye· Al Green· Barry White
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Believe in Love 4:56
- 2 Slip Away 4:59
- 3 I’m Always Thinking About You 5:20
- 4 I Choose You 5:43
- 5 Voodoo 6:31
- 6 Tender 5:08
- 7 Can’t Help Nobody 6:16
- 8 A Little More Magic 4:35
- 9 My Father’s Child 7:33
- 10 Say It 4:00
- 11 No One Like You 5:31
- 12 My Father’s Child (reprise) 0:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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