Lookin' for a Love Again
Bobby Womack · 1974
31 min · 10 tracks · rhythm and blues
A soulful exploration of love's complexities, layered with Womack's emotive vocals and rich, rhythmic grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lookin’ for a Love Start here — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and vulnerability, showcasing Womack's powerful delivery paired with catchy melodies.
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I Don’t Wanna Be Hurt by Ya Love Again — This track highlights emotional turmoil through its reflective lyrics and soulful instrumentation, making it a poignant representation of the album's emotional depth.
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You’re Messing Up a Good Thing — With its infectious groove and relatable narrative about relationship troubles, this song demonstrates Womack's ability to blend storytelling with compelling rhythms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Womack's emotive vocals and varied tempos create a compelling exploration of love, solidifying his R&B legacy.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the preceding songs.
- The album closes with a ballad that shifts to a slower tempo, allowing for a reflective ending after the more energetic earlier 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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8/10
- 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
- steady groove for relaxed moments
- heartfelt reflections on love
- mid-tempo sing-along potential
- short tracks for quick listens
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Womack's reputation in the soul genre after earlier successes.
- Themes
- relationship turmoil· soulful longing
- Career context
- By the time 'Lookin' for a Love Again' was released in 1974, Bobby Womack had established himself as a prominent figure in R&B. This album followed his acclaimed work, including 'Understanding' from 1972, marking a period where he began to refine his sound and lyrical focus on romantic themes and personal experiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Al Green· Marvin Gaye· Otis Redding
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Don’t Wanna Be Hurt by Ya Love Again
The verse shifts to an intimate admission of fear regarding future relationships, breaking away from bravado to reveal vulnerability.
This moment contrasts with the earlier confident tone in other tracks, illustrating a deeper emotional layer as Womack confronts the fragility of love.
Tracklist
- 1 Lookin’ for a Love Start here 2:39
- 2 I Don’t Wanna Be Hurt by Ya Love Again 3:25
- 3 Doing It My Way 5:38
- 4 Let It Hang Out 2:24
- 5 Point of No Return 2:45
- 6 You’re Welcome, Stop on By 3:43
- 7 You’re Messing Up a Good Thing 2:35
- 8 Don’t Let Me Down 2:05
- 9 Copper Kettle 3:19
- 10 There’s One Thing That Beats Failing 2:44
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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