Is Womagic a good place to start with Bobby Womack?

Yes, Womagic is recommended as a starting point for new Bobby Womack listeners. A fusion of smooth soul melodies with intimate lyrics, exploring love's complexities over lush instrumentation. In 1986, Bobby Womack released Womagic as his twelfth studio album, following his commercial success with the 1981 album The Poet. At this point in his career, Womack was re-establishing himself in the music scene after a series of personal and professional challenges that had temporarily sidelined him.

Womagic works well if you're into steady rhythms for intimate moments, heartfelt reflections on love and for weekend relaxation.

How many songs are on Womagic?

Womagic has 9 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Released 40 years ago

Womagic

Bobby Womack · 1986

38 min · 9 tracks · rhythm and blues

A fusion of smooth soul melodies with intimate lyrics, exploring love's complexities over lush instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I Wanna Make Love to You Start here — This track showcases Womack's signature smooth vocal delivery while encapsulating the album's romantic themes through its seductive lyrics and soulful arrangement.
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When the Weekend Comes — With an infectious groove, this song reflects a carefree attitude toward love and companionship, embodying the spirit of weekend escapism prevalent in urban life.
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The Things We Do (When We’re Lonely) — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of loneliness and vulnerability, illustrating Womack's ability to convey deep emotional truths through his songwriting.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

Womagic blends smooth soul with R&B, showcasing Womack's vocal prowess but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a smooth, soulful tone, followed by a gradual build in emotional intensity through the first five songs.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response elements, enhancing the intimate feel of the lyrics.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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

steady rhythms for intimate moments
heartfelt reflections on love
for weekend relaxation
smooth grooves for cozy evenings

Maybe skip if you

prefer upbeat dance tracks
seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows Womack's continued vitality and ability to blend genres in his later career.
Career context: In 1986, Bobby Womack released Womagic as his twelfth studio album, following his commercial success with the 1981 album The Poet. At this point in his career, Womack was re-establishing himself in the music scene after a series of personal and professional challenges that had temporarily sidelined him.
Stylistic neighbors: Al Green· Marvin Gaye· Otis Redding