Carasmatic is Irene Cara's third and final studio album (and fourth album overall when counting Esta es Irene in 1967) released in 1987. It was her only album for Elektra Records. The album was mostly produced by George Duke. Many popular musicians also contributed to this album such as Luther Vandross, Lynn Davis, James Ingram, Patrice Rushen, Kenny Loggins, Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, John Farrar and Michael Bolton. The album was less successful and failed to match the success of What a Feelin', as the lead single "Girlfriends" failed to chart in the Hot 100 and received mixed reviews. The second single "Secret Lovers", received positive reviews and peaked at #34 on the Hot 100, becoming her last hit.

Critical reviews

Billboard called the album a "mixed bag of top 40 fare with mixed results, despite presence of all-star supporters, including Brothers Johnson, Luther Vandross, and Bonnie Raitt." However they singled out the track "Don't Wanna Let Go" as Cara's "best shot." AllMusic noted that "the material here lacks the vocal and musical conviction of her first two albums...with only halfway decent songs, limited production, and Cara vocally not up to par, this album will only be of interest to the true Cara conoisseur." However, Cash Box was more complimentary in their review, noting that "Cara checks in with a sizzling collection of grooving tunes. She uses an all-star cast of producers and players to give the record its sparkling shine."

Track listing

Personnel

Production