Womanhood
Tammy Wynette · 1978
5 min · 2 tracks · country music
A poignant exploration of femininity and resilience wrapped in traditional country melodies and Wynette's emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Womanhood — The title track serves as a powerful declaration of female identity and strength, combining Wynette's heartfelt delivery with relatable themes of womanhood.
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50 Words or Less — This song cleverly critiques communication barriers in relationships, showcasing Wynette's ability to blend humor with insightful commentary on love.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting with emotional depth, though it maintains a conventional country sound.
What we noticed
- The title track opens the album with a slow tempo and builds into a more dynamic arrangement, contrasting with the mid-tempo tracks that follow.
- Several songs feature prominent string arrangements, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics and melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Resonates with fans for its exploration of femininity and empowerment themes.
- Career context
- Released in 1978, Womanhood was Tammy Wynette's tenth studio album, following her acclaimed work on the previous year's 'Let's Get Together.' At this point in her career, Wynette was solidifying her status as a leading voice in country music, navigating both personal challenges and the evolving landscape of the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loretta Lynn· Patsy Cline· Dolly Parton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Womanhood 2:51
- 2 50 Words or Less 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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