Best Ever Albums

Re: Album of the day (#5357): Songs In The Key Of Life

Romanelli — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:24:46 GMT

Author: Romanelli

Posted: 08/23/2025 19:24

RockyRaccoon wrote:

That was because of automatic record changers back in the day. Lots of double albums from the time have that (and it’s very annoying now since we're not using automatic record changers anymore)

That isn't really 100% true. There are still a number of older turntables still in use. Mine is from 1977. Vintage turntables are preferred by many people.

Re: Album of the day (#5357): Songs In The Key Of Life

Johnnyo — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:17:26 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 08/23/2025 17:17

As said already,
Innervisions by Stevie Wonder is a more consistent album but I do love SITKOL but it can feel a little overlong. Great listen though

Re: Album of the day (#5357): Songs In The Key Of Life

Johnnyo — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:15:13 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 08/23/2025 17:15

RockyRaccoon wrote:

That was because of automatic record changers back in the day. Lots of double albums from the time have that (and it’s very annoying now since we're not using automatic record changers anymore)

I never knew that. I’ve learned my new music fact for the day. Makes sense though.

Re: Album of the day (#5357): Songs In The Key Of Life

DommeDamian — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:33:19 GMT

Author: DommeDamian

Posted: 08/20/2025 16:33

RockyRaccoon wrote:

That was because of automatic record changers back in the day. Lots of double albums from the time have that (and it’s very annoying now since we're not using automatic record changers anymore)

In the case of this album, I don't mind. It's not like it needs to be listened to in the right order, the way that concept albums and other double albums from this era does.

Re: Album of the day (#5357): Songs In The Key Of Life

RockyRaccoon — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:59:33 GMT

Author: RockyRaccoon

Posted: 08/20/2025 15:59

DommeDamian wrote:

I own a first-press of this thing, and one vinyl has side one and four, the other has two and three.

That was because of automatic record changers back in the day. Lots of double albums from the time have that (and it’s very annoying now since we're not using automatic record changers anymore)

Re: Album of the day (#5357): Songs In The Key Of Life

albummaster — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 05:51:13 GMT

Author: albummaster

Posted: 08/20/2025 09:51

DommeDamian wrote:

A bit inconsistent, does NOT live up to the heights nor the cohesiveness of Innervisions, but it does feature some of my favorite Stevie tunes like Sir Duke, I Wish and If It's Magic. I own a first-press of this thing, and one vinyl has side one and four, the other has two and three.

Agree, Innervisions much better as an album, but still some great songs on SITKOL (but perhaps a bit too long).

Re: Album of the day (#5357): Songs In The Key Of Life

DommeDamian — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:54:27 GMT

Author: DommeDamian

Posted: 08/19/2025 21:54

A bit inconsistent, does NOT live up to the heights nor the cohesiveness of Innervisions, but it does feature some of my favorite Stevie tunes like Sir Duke, I Wish and If It's Magic. I own a first-press of this thing, and one vinyl has side one and four, the other has two and three.

Album of the day (#5357): Songs In The Key Of Life

BestEverAlbums — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00:29 GMT

Author: BestEverAlbums

Posted: 08/19/2025 20:00

Today's album of the day

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder (View album | Buy this album)

Year: 1976.
Country:
Overall rank: 76
Average rating: 85/100 (from 1357 votes).

Tracks:
1. Love's In Need Of Love Today
2. Have A Talk With God
3. Village Ghetto Land
4. Contusion
5. Sir Duke
6. I Wish
7. Knocks Me Off My Feet
8. Pastime Paradise
9. Summer Soft
10. Ordinary Pain
11. Isn't She Lovely
12. Joy Inside My Tears
13. Black Man
14. Ngiculela - Es Una Historia - I Am Singing
15. If It's Magic
16. As
17. Another Star

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