Feel Like Makin' Love
Roberta Flack · 1975
46 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A smooth blend of soul and jazz that envelops listeners in warmth and intimacy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feelin’ That Glow Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Feel Like Makin’ Love — This track stands out as both a romantic anthem and a showcase of Flack's emotive vocal delivery, capturing the essence of soulful intimacy.
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Mr. Magic — A playful and jazzy tune, it highlights Flack's ability to blend upbeat rhythms with rich melodies, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
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I Can See the Sun in Late December — This lengthy track features intricate arrangements and showcases Flack's storytelling prowess, illustrating themes of hope and renewal in a poignant manner.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and soul effectively, with strong arrangements and a notable hit, but lacks some depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lush string arrangements that complement Flack's vocal delivery across multiple tracks.
- The title track is positioned as the fifth song, creating a mid-album peak that contrasts with the more subdued opening tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- intimate moments of connection
- wave-like emotional pacing
- soulful late-night reflections
- engaging storytelling through vocals
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Flack's popularity with a major hit and wider audience appeal.
- Career context
- Released in 1975, 'Feel Like Makin' Love' was Roberta Flack's fourth studio album and followed her commercial success with 'Killing Me Softly with His Song'. At this point in her career, Flack was solidifying her status as a leading voice in adult contemporary music, blending elements of soul and jazz with sophisticated songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nina Simone· Bill Withers· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
- 1 Feelin’ That Glow Start here 5:51
- 2 I Wanted It Too 2:51
- 3 I Can See the Sun in Late December 12:48
- 4 Some Gospel According to Matthew 2:37
- 5 Feel Like Makin’ Love 2:55
- 6 Mr. Magic 3:58
- 7 Early Ev’ry Midnite 5:54
- 8 Old Heartbreak Top Ten 4:23
- 9 She’s Not Blind 5:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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