Stevie Wonder’s music has got to be one of the reasons that people collect records. There is something nice about putting this album on a record player, and fortunately you can find Stevie Wonder records at most secondhand stores. Songs in the Key of Life was released in 1976, sold over five million copies (ten if you count each LP) and was Stevie Wonder’s most successful release. Featuring sparse songs like “Vintage Ghetto Land” that showcase Stevie Wonder’s voice, “Black Man” with its futuristic synths and schoolhouse call-and-response and the jazz fusion of “Contusion”, the album won Stevie Wonder his third Grammy for best album and is unequivocally considered one of the best albums ever made.
This album should be in everyone’s collection, but be careful, Stevie Wonder’s albums are some of the most marked up despite many selling over a million copies. Still, you won’t find better music, so whatever the cost it is probably worth it. If you are able to get the additional bonus disc, you’re lucky, I’ve never seen it included in any store.
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