Communication

by Bobby Womack

Communication cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 15 September 1971
  • Label: United Artists
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:51
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Propelled by an earthy, impassioned vocal delivery, 'Communication' stands as a breakthrough achievement that solidified Womack's position in 1970s soul. The production seamlessly blends the grit of Southern soul roots with sophisticated, cinematic funk arrangements.

Genres

Descriptors: punchy, soulful, groove-laden, vocal, funky, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. Communication (4:44)
  2. Come L'Amore (3:02)
  3. Fire And Rain (4:29)
  4. (If You Don't Want My Love) Give It Back (2:53)
  5. Monologue/(They Long To Be) Close To You (9:28)
  6. Everything Is Beautiful (2:59)
  7. That's The Way I Feel About 'Cha (5:10)
  8. Yield Not To Temptation (3:01)

Credits

  • Bobby Womack - primary artist, arranged by [horns], arranged by [strings]
  • Rene Hall - arranged by [strings]
  • Ronald Eades - baritone saxophone
  • David Hood - bass
  • Roger Hawkins - drums, percussion
  • Jimmy Johnson - guitar
  • Tippy Armstrong - lead guitar
  • Barry Beckett - synthesizer [moog], electric piano, piano, harpsichord, clavichord

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