Having fairly recently had Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life, it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to absorb more of his elite songwriting. This album has its fair share of funky numbers, as well as some touchingly sentimental (ok mawkish) tracks as well.
Living in the City is about a good a Wonder track as you'll hear, whilst also being utterly epic as well. Not only is it funky, but it tells a compelling story, and even has the guts to indulge in a spoken word section in the middle. It is captivating, and you get different things from it each time you listen to it.
Apparently the album was promoted through taking a group of music journalists on a blindfolded tour of New York City, before a blindfolded listening of the album. The idea of introducing critics to your worldview before introducing them to your music takes a real boldness, but I don't doubt that the journalists found it a hugely powerful experience. The quality of the album is exceptional, and whilst it doesn't match Talking Book for consistency, in my opinion, it has some stunning moments.
Chloe's album rating: 8
Chloe's favourite track: 3. In the City
Olly's album rating: 8
Olly's favourite track: 3. In the City
Next week we have 678. Ritual de lo habitual by Jane's Addiction.
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