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Communication

Bobby Womack
Communication (1985)
Moderate 100 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song features a smooth blend of soulful melodies and rich instrumentation, creating an engaging auditory experience. Womack's expressive vocals convey deep emotion throughout the track.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A soulful exploration of the importance of communication in relationships, highlighted by Bobby Womack's powerful vocal delivery.

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Moods: emotional, introspective, reflective

Traditions: soul

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 6/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.

Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.

Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.

Vocal style: dynamic vocals.

Where this sits in Bobby Womack's catalog

We have 20 songs from Bobby Womack in the library. Of those, 1 are rated Safe, 19 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits below the artist average of 6.1, making it the #18 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

1985 context

Released in 1985. We have 186 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.4/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1980s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
emotional · 2189introspective · 5721reflective · 5792
Traditions
soul · 787

Why this rating

We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.

Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Communication"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Communication" by Bobby Womack?

"Communication" by Bobby Womack rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.

How loud is "Communication" — what is its dynamic range?

"Communication" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.

Does "Communication" have sudden or surprising changes?

"Communication" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

What is "Communication" best for?

In our library "Communication" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Communication" released?

"Communication" is from 1985, on the album "Communication". It appears in our 1980s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Communication"?

We tag "Communication" as emotional, introspective, reflective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Communication"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "Communication"?

"Communication" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.

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