Stevie Wonder – Songs In The Key Of Life

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Artist: Stevie Wonder

Title: Songs In The Key Of Life

Year: 1976

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Tracklist

  • 1. Love's In Need Of Love Today (7:05)
  • 2. Have A Talk With God (2:42)
  • 3. Village Ghetto Land (3:25)
  • 4. Contusion (3:45)
  • 5. Sir Duke (3:52)
  • 6. I Wish (4:12)
  • 7. Knocks Me Off My Feet (3:36)
  • 8. Pastime Paradise (3:27)
  • 9. Summer Soft (4:14)
  • 10. Ordinary Pain (6:23)
  • 1. Isn't She Lovely (6:34)
  • 2. Joy Inside My Tears (6:29)
  • 3. Black Man (8:29)
  • 4. Ngiculela-Es Una Historia-I Am Singing (3:48)
  • 5. If It's Magic (3:12)
  • 6. As (7:08)
  • 7. Another Star (8:28)
  • 8. Saturn (4:53)
  • 9. Ebony Eyes (4:08)
  • 10. All Day Sucker (5:05)
  • 11. Easy Goin' Evening (My Mama's Call) (3:56)

Review

Stevie Wonder’s "Songs In The Key Of Life" from 1976 stands tall as a vibrant display of his creative brilliance. Here’s an opus that dances across musical styles—from soul and funk to jazz and rock—and binds them seamlessly into a stirring sonic adventure. This double album kicks off with "Love's In Need Of Love Today," immediately immersing us in soothing harmonies and masterful synth lines. Just imagine starting your day wrapped in a warm embrace of sound.

What truly amplifies the magic of this album is its ability to glide through varied themes and emotions. "Have A Talk With God" and "Village Ghetto Land" tackle faith and social commentary with lyrics as sharp as Wonder’s pioneering instrumentals, particularly in the latter’s poignant synthetic strings. Then there are the lively tunes like "Sir Duke" and "I Wish"—an ode to musical legends and nostalgia, respectively. And let’s not skip over "Contusion", where Mike Sembello's guitar shines brightly. The journey continues with jewels like "Isn't She Lovely," a father’s sweet ballad to his daughter, and "Joy Inside My Tears"—layered with emotional richness. Tracks such as "Summer Soft" and "Ordinary Pain" ensure we’re always one step closer to musical ecstasy. All recorded across four different studios, these tracks exemplify how deftly Stevie Wonder marries organic and synthetic elements—crafting a timeless masterpiece. - Danielle

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