What makes Home Is Where the Heart Is by Bobby Womack notable?

This album is significant for its critical reception, with tracks like 'A Change Is Gonna Come' resonating deeply within the socio-political climate of the 1970s. While it did not achieve commercial success comparable to his earlier works, its artistic depth influenced many contemporary R&B artists who sought to blend personal storytelling with social commentary. By the time 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' was released in 1976, Bobby Womack had already made a name as a prolific songwriter and performer. This album followed his acclaimed work on 'Understanding' (1972) and showcased his transition into more personal themes in his songwriting, reflecting both his own life experiences and broader social issues.

Who is Home Is Where the Heart Is for?

Home Is Where the Heart Is works well if you're into steady mid-tempo emotional flow, soulful reflections on love and for intimate gatherings.

How many songs are on Home Is Where the Heart Is?

Home Is Where the Heart Is has 9 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Released 50 years ago

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Bobby Womack · 1976

33 min · 9 tracks · R&B · soul

A soulful exploration of love and heartache, woven through lush instrumentation and Womack's expressive vocals.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo emotional flow
soulful reflections on love
for intimate gatherings
thoughtful moments of heartache

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced excitement
seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' was released in 1976, Bobby Womack had already made a name as a prolific songwriter and performer. This album followed his acclaimed work on 'Understanding' (1972) and showcased his transition into more personal themes in his songwriting, reflecting both his own life experiences and broader social issues.
Stylistic neighbors: Al Green· Marvin Gaye· Otis Redding

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Home Is Where the Heart Is 3:17
2 A Little Bit Salty 3:19
3 Standing in the Safety Zone 5:11
4 One More Chance on Love 6:31
5 How Long (Has This Been Goin' On) 2:51
6 I Could Never Be Satisfied 2:19
7 Something for My Head 3:01
8 A Change Is Gonna Come 3:12
9 We've Only Just Begun 3:54

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