Songs In The Key Of Life (studio album)
by Stevie Wonder

Of all the online music sites, besteveralbums is the only one I know of that gives you but one bite of the critical cherry. So, I write with confidence, knowing that my words cannot be changed, that this album has no dud tracks and is, in my humble but very confident opinion, and as far as popular music goes- for me a very long way-history's best ever album. A true classic if there ever was one.
The best track of all is undoubtedly "As".

The winner of album of the year at the Grammy's in 1977

From MCOTho 10/11/2024 01:20 | #305608

dank album

One of the best album I've heard in my life. It's very hard to find a good consistent double album and this has it all. Very strong recommandation.

Lovely album, but a little bit too bloated. Album as a whole and a few of the songs could be a little bit shorter. Best tracks are Isn't She Lovely, I Wish, Black Man, Pastime Paradise, Sir Duke

This was one of the magic four Stevie Wonder albums that most critics regard as soul classics. Others will prefer "Innervisions", "First Finale" or "Talking Book" but, for my money, this magical double album tops the lot and is, indisputably, my own favourite album of all.

A brilliantly composed album from Stevie Wonder that leaves a lasting impression on everyone who hears it. There is something for everyone to love on here with there being a great range of song styles that are all performed to a high level. Some are more infectious and accessible than others with the likes of Sir Duke and I Wish getting instantly stuck in my head when I first heard this release. He also has some more progressive songs which are similar to Living For The City on Innervisions as they are given time to build up and have some truly outstanding moments that are really rewarding due to the time given to the songs. His musicianship is phenomenal across the whole release on here as well with some brilliant instrumental performances from both Stevie and a few members of his ensemble. His song writing is genius once again and is well worth exploring when revisiting the record multiple times and his voice is simply sensational. I do think there is a reasonable amount of filler on here that could be cut however with a few songs feeling insignificant. Overall, an extremely strong release from Stevie Wonder that is just slightly weaker than Innervisions for me but is still an elite record.

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Brilliant, mindful compositions that never fail to feel fresh upon re-listen.

Great groovy, funky album with awesome lyrics almost all the time. My favorites are: Village Ghetto Land, Sir Duke, I Wish, Pastime Paradise, Ordinary Pain, Isn't She Lovely, As and Another Star.